Junio C. Dualan Obituary: Former Naic Mayor Remembered for Public Service and Family Devotion

 Naic, Cavite, is remembering Junio C. Dualan, a former mayor and vice mayor whose years in public service became an important part of the municipality’s recent history. Dualan died peacefully on August 11, 2026, according to a family announcement, after facing complications related to prostate cancer. His passing has brought sadness to relatives, friends, former colleagues, and residents who knew him through government service and his life within the community.

Dualan’s public career was closely tied to Naic. He served as municipal mayor during the 2016–2019 period and later became vice mayor, continuing his involvement in local government. Public records also show that he remained active in municipal politics during the 2025 election cycle, when he ran for mayor. These chapters illustrate how consistently he remained connected to the civic life of Naic and to questions affecting its residents.

During his time as mayor, Dualan spoke publicly about local infrastructure, transportation, road safety, and community activities. In 2018, for example, he discussed the enforcement of an ordinance regulating slow-moving vehicles and the use of designated lanes on roads in Naic. He also addressed concerns surrounding infrastructure projects, emphasizing transparency and his intention to monitor developments. Such matters may seem practical, but they were directly connected to everyday life for residents.

Away from public office, Dualan was remembered by his family in deeply personal terms. Their tribute described him as a loving father, a genuine friend, a kind and generous employer, and a grandfather with a sense of humor. Those descriptions offer a different perspective on the former local official, showing the person behind the public position. For the people closest to him, his identity was rooted not only in leadership but also in family relationships, friendship, generosity, and everyday moments shared together.

Dualan’s final period was marked by a difficult health battle. According to the family announcement, he had been courageously dealing with complications from prostate cancer before his death. The family said he passed peacefully on the morning of August 11. As they navigate grief, they have asked for understanding while making arrangements according to his wishes. Specific funeral details had not yet been announced, leaving relatives time to gather, remember him, and determine the appropriate way to honor his life.

The response to his passing reflects the different communities touched by his life. Former constituents may remember his years at the municipal hall, while colleagues can recall the responsibilities and challenges that accompanied public service. Friends and family hold their own memories, from conversations and shared experiences to the humor and kindness described in the family tribute. Together, these recollections create a fuller picture of a man whose life moved between public responsibility and private devotion.

As Naic mourns Junio C. Dualan, his legacy will remain connected to the years he spent serving the municipality and the relationships he built beyond government. His record includes public leadership, civic involvement, and continued participation in local affairs, while his family remembers a father, grandfather, friend, and generous employer. Those closest to him now face the difficult days of farewell, carrying memories that cannot be measured by titles or positions. May his family, friends, former colleagues, Naic residents find comfort in remembering the life he lived, his career, and the dedicated service he gave throughout his years in Naic.