IBINALITA ni dating Senador at ngayon ay Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto na pumanaw na ang kanyang kapatid na si dating Batangas Vice Governor Ricky Recto.
“With sadness, we share the news that our brother Ricky has passed away. Words are hard to come by to express the sorrow of losing him, but we take comfort in our fond memories of him to overcome the pain we feel,” sinabi ni Recto.
Nagpasalamat din si Recto sa mga ipinarating na pakikiramay sa kanyang pamilya.
“We are touched by your kind words and prayers, but in the meantime, we ask for the time and space to grieve in private,” dagdag ni Recto.
Sinabi ni Recto na isinasapinal pa ang burol at libing para sa kapatid.
“But we do recognize that Ricky had served as a national athlete and as an elected official, so a simple memorial is being discussed, the details of which may be announced soon,” aniya.