Colleagues who worked with Cong. Edgar Chatto in the 19th Congress attest to the latter not only as a brilliant legislator but also as a sincere, generous and warm person.
“Thank you so much for being generous with your wisdom, insights and time. I am forever grateful for all that I learned from you,” Cong. Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon, vice chair of the House Committee on Climate Change wrote in a note that came with a painting of St. Thomas More, patron saint of lawyers and civil servants, which she gifted to Chatto.
“He inspires confidence, loyalty, and excellence in those who work with him,” Rommel Reyes, committee secretary of the House Committee on Climate Change, also said of Chatto.
“Truly one of “the best and the brightest” in the chamber,” Reyes attested of Chatto who is looked up to by young legislators eager to learn from Chatto’s wealth of experience in both legislation and local governance.
He added that he admired Chatto for possessing the courage to do what is right, even when it is not what is popular, citing the groundbreaking and controversial nature of bills, the “Low Carbon Economy” and the “Climate Accountability” bills.
In a written statement, Jonah Navarro of the House Committee on Tourism expressed privilege on working with Chatto, whose work ethic she described as an exemplary model for what an ideal lawmaker should be.
Navarro highlighted Chatto’s incisive participation in legislative proceedings, authoring landmark legislation.
“As our former Chairman in the House Committee on Tourism, we are very proud to call him as “the Father of the Tourism Act,” a law which is now used by stakeholders in the tourism industry as its legal bible,” Navarro said.
Meanwhile, Glenda Daco, Committee Secretary on Land Use, praised Chatto’s mentorship as one marked by humility, patience and sincerity.
“It is my honor to have served under the leadership of an indefatigable and charismatic leader and mentor,” Daco said, sharing personal experiences on local and international meetings and events attended by Chatto.
Moreover, Chatto’s own congressional office staff in Manila left words of appreciation for the first district representative.
Atty. Jessica Schuck, chief of staff, remarked on Chatto’s genuine heart for service.
For Mae Remojo-Paña, beyond remarkable professional achievements, Chatto has touched countless lives and helped many people.
“I myself have witnessed how he consistently demonstrates compassion for our constituents in the province,” she said of Chatto as a true beacon of inspiration, integrity, and excellence.
For Mary Grace Noog, working with Chatto was a truly inspiring experience.
“His leadership, wisdom, and unwavering support shaped not just my career, but also my character. I’m grateful for the trust he gave, the lessons he shared, and the example he set every day. He is indeed a true mentor and leader,” Noog said.
The committee secretaries and staff came to bid farewell to Chatto at the closing of the 19th Congress.
Chatto served as congressman for 5 terms. He authored landmark laws on tourism, education, health, climate change, aside from local impact legislation.
With (L-R) Grace Noog, Rommel Reyes, Atty. Jessica Schuck and Mary Grace Mae Remojo-Paña
The committee secretaries and staff came to bid farewell to Chatto at the closing of the 19th Congress.
Chatto served as congressman for 5 terms. He authored landmark laws on tourism, education, health, climate change, aside from local impact legislation.