CEBU Provincial Council member Yolanda Daan has died, her son Talisay City Councilor Lester Daan confirmed on Friday morning, November 1, 2024.

“Rest in peace, Ma,” Lester wrote, expressing gratitude for her dedication to family and public service.

“In the midst of your failing health, you went out of your way just to be with me when I applied. Rest assured that I will continue the cause that we do and we love to do, serving the people,” the councilor said.

“No more pain, mother. I find only comfort that you are now with father. Eternal rest with the Lord,” he added. “Thank you and goodbye.”

According to a SunStar Cebu report published on June 5, 2019, Yolanda ranked first among board members elected in the May 13 election, garnering 202,810 votes out of 431,872 registered voters in the first district of Cebu province.

She was first elected as a board member in 2016 and re-elected in 2019. (CDF)