Daniel Romualdez
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| Daniel Z. Romualdez | |
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| In office 1957 – 1962 |
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| Preceded by | Jose Laurel, Jr. |
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| Succeeded by | Cornelio Villareal |
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| In office 1949 – 1961 |
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| Preceded by | Juan R. Perez |
| Succeeded by | Dominador M. Tan |
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| In office 1961 – 1965 |
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| Preceded by | Marcelino R. Veloso |
| Succeeded by | Artemio E. Mate |
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| Born | September 11, 1907 Tolosa, Leyte, Philippines |
| Died | March 22, 1965 (aged 57) Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Daniel Z. Romualdez (September 11, 1907 – March 22, 1965) was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1957 to 1962.
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[edit] Early life
Romualdez was born in Tolosa, Leyte. His father, Miguel, once served as an Assemblyman for Leyte and Mayor of the City of Manila.[1]His great grandfather was involved in the Sumoroy Revolt but narrowly escaped the Spanish execution when he was allowed by David Dula to visit his ailing mother.Dula and his seven trusted men were later executed in Palapag, Northern Samar and were buried in unmarked graves without the Roman Catholic rites.[[1]]. Romualdez enrolled at the University of the Philippines College of Law and obtained his law degree in 1931.
[edit] Political career
Romualdez first entered politics in 1949 when he was elected to represent the Fourth District of Leyte in the House of Representatives. A member of the Nacionalista Party, Romualdez was re-elected in 1953 and 1957. In 1961, Romualdez was elected Representative of the First District of Leyte.
During the 3rd Congress of the Philippines, Romualdez served as Speaker Pro-Tempore. After House Speaker Jose Laurel, Jr. vacated his congressional seat in 1957 following an unsuccessful bid for the Vice-Presidency, Romualdez replaced him as Speaker upon the opening of the 4th Congress in 1957. Romualdez served as Speaker until March of 1962, when his Nacionalista Party ceded its congressional majority to the Liberal Party. Cornelio Villareal succeeded him as Speaker. Romualdez assumed the post of Minority Floorleader, in which capacity he was serving upon his death in office from a heart attack in 1965.[2]
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[edit] Reference
- Corazon L. Paras; La Vina, Dean Karlo B. (1996). The Speakers of the Philippine Legislative Branch. House of Representatives of the Philippines, 111-112. ISBN 971-92100-0-1.
| Preceded by Jose Laurel, Jr. |
Speaker of the House of Representatives 1957–1961 |
Succeeded by Cornelio Villareal |
| Preceded by Juan R. Perez |
Representative, 4th District of Leyte 1949–1961 |
Succeeded by Dominador M. Tan |
| Preceded by Marcelino R. Veloso |
Representative, 1st District of Leyte 1961–1965 |
Succeeded by Artemio E. Mate |
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