Espiridion Guanco | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Philippines from the 8th District | |
| In office October 16, 1916 – May 2, 1925 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Yulo |
| President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office July 21, 1919 – October 27, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Osmeña |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Iloilo's 4th district | |
| In office October 16, 1909 – October 16, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Adriano Hernández |
| Succeeded by | Amando Avanceña |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1874 |
| Died | May 2, 1925 (aged 50) |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
Espiridion Guanco (29 December 1874[1] - 2 May 1925) was a Filipino politician during the American occupation.
Biography
Guanco was born on 29 December 1874 to Agustin Guanco and Filomena Cordero.[1]
He was first elected to the Philippine Assembly as the representative of the 4th district of Iloilo from 1909 to 1912.[2] Upon the establishment of the Philippine Senate in 1916, he was elected as the first representative of the 8th senatorial district composed of the Negros provinces, Antique and Palawan.[1] During this period, he served as the chamber's first President pro tempore during the 5th Legislature from 1919 to 1922.[3] He served three terms until his death in office on 2 May 1925.
References
- 1 2 3 "The 8th Senatorial District". The Freeman. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ↑ "ROSTER of Philippine Legislators (from 1907 to 2019)" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ↑ "List of Previous Senators". Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
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