Cornelio Villareal
The Honorable Cornelio T. Villareal | |
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| 11th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office April 1, 1971 – September 23, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Laurel Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Querube Makalintal (as speaker of the Interim Batasang Pambansa) |
| In office March 9, 1962 – February 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Z. Romualdez |
| Succeeded by | Jose Laurel Jr. |
| House Minority Leader | |
| In office January 27, 1958 – March 9, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Eugenio Pérez |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Z. Romualdez |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Capiz's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | District re-established[1] |
| Succeeded by | Vicente Andaya Jr. |
| In office June 11, 1945 – September 23, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | José Dorado |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| 9th Governor of Capiz | |
| In office 1942–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Hernandez |
| Succeeded by | Ludovico Hidrosollo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1904 Mambusao, Capiz, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 22, 1992 (aged 88) Marikina, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal (1946-1992) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1934-1946) |
| Spouse | Angeles Lema |
| Alma mater | Silliman University Philippine Law School (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Cornelio Tupaz Villareal (September 11, 1904 – December 22, 1992)
Early life
Villareal was born in
Political career
Villareal's political career began in 1934, when he was elected as a delegate to the 1935 Constitutional Convention. In 1941, Villareal won his first election as a
Villareal was first elected
Villareal withdrew from politics until Congress was restored following the ouster of Marcos. At age 83, he was again elected to his congressional seat in the Second District of Capiz in 1987. He was the oldest member of the 8th Congress, while his colleague from Capiz, Gerardo "Dinggoy" Roxas, Jr., was the youngest member of Congress. Ironically, Roxas would outlive Villareal only by a few months.
Villareal did not seek re-election following the expiration of his term in June 1992.
Death
Villareal died on December 22, 1992, almost six months after stepping down from Congress, aged 88.[5]
During his congressional career, Villareal advocated liberal economic and trade policies such as decontrol and decentralization.[6]
References
- Corazon L. Paras; La Vina, Dean Karlo B. (1996). The Speakers of the Philippine Legislative Branch. House of Representatives of the Philippines. ISBN 971-92100-0-1.
Notes
- ^ Last helf by Himself
- ^ "Cornelio Tupaz Villareal". Geni. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Tiempo, Edilberto K.; Maslog, Crispin C.; Sitoy, T. Valentino Jr. (1977). Silliman University 1901-1976. Silliman University. p. 96.
- ^ a b Paras & La Vina, p. 116
- ^ Paras & La Vina, pp. 116-117
- ^ Paras & La Vina, p. 116-117
- ^ Congress abolished in 1972, substituted by the Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1986
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