Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte on Friday extended his condolences on the untimely passing of former Marikina Representative and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Bayani Fernando.

In a statement, Duterte stressed that the former lawmaker is a hardworking member of the 18th Congress and a father figure to residents of Marikina.

"Kasama ang bawat Marikeño, tayo po ay nakiki-isa at nakiki-dalamhati sa maagang paglisan ng aking nakasama sa nakaraan na 18th Congress na si former Marikina Rep. Bayani Fernando," said Duterte.

"Isang mabuti, magaling at masipag na mambabatas na  mapagmahal sa ating mga kababayan sa Marikina," he added.