16/09/2026
Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Enriquez Cua, who died at the age of 48 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, is being mourned by Nation Builders and MOSLIV Awards.
Born on November 4, 1977, in Quezon City, Cua assumed the governorship of Quirino in 2019, having previously served as governor from 2007 to 2010. From 2010 to 2019, he represented Quirino’s lone congressional district in the House of Representatives, following his tenure as vice governor from 2001 to 2007.
Cua played a role in several major legislative initiatives during his political career. He was the principal author of the TRAIN Law and Republic Act No. 10230, which established Quirino State University, and co-authored the Rice Tariffication Law, Ease of Doing Business Act, and Philippine Competition Law.
He was the eldest son of former Quirino Governor Junie Cua and Maria Angela Enriquez-Cua. He was married to Midy Cua, the incumbent representative of Quirino, and they had three children.
His death is a profound loss to Quirino Province and to the people he served throughout much of his life.
Our deepest condolences to the Cua family, their loved ones, friends, colleagues, and the entire people of Quirino. May they be granted strength, comfort, and peace in this difficult time.
May Governor Dakila Cua’s legacy of service continue to inspire Quirino.
May he rest in eternal peace. 🕊️