Isko’s mother passes away

MANILA, Philippines — Rosario Domagoso, the mother of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, died on Sunday. She was 74.

She left behind Moreno, her only child, a day after he celebrated his 46th birthday.

The Archdiocese Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo posted a message on its Facebook page expressing its condolences to Moreno.

The Ospital ng Maynila also expressed its sympathy on the passing of the mayor’s mother.

“Let us pray for the soul of the mother of our beloved Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso,” the Facebook post read.

City officials said Moreno went through his usual routines yesterday.

He met with the disaster risk reduction and management team after attending the flag-raising rites at the city hall.

Rosario’s remains were cremated.

A Wikipedia entry on Moreno said Rosario was a native of Allen, Northern Samar. She was married to Joaquin Domagoso, of Antique, who worked as a stevedore at the Manila North Harbor.