Espiridion Guanco

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Guanco and the second or maternal family name is Cordero.

Espiridión Guanco y Cordero (29 December 1874 - 2 May 1925) was a Filipino politician during the American occupation.

The Honorable Espiridión Guanco
Guanco in c. 1917
Senator of the Philippines from the 8th District
In office October 16, 1916 – May 2, 1925 Serving with Manuel López Hermenegildo Villanueva
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 y Dayot
Succeeded by	Amando Avanceña
Personal details
Born	(1874-12-29)December 29, 1874 Pototan, Iloilo, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died	May 2, 1925(1925-05-02) (aged 50) Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Philippine Islands
Political party	Nacionalista (1909-1925)

Biography

Guanco was born on 29 December 1874 to Agustin Guanco and Filomena Cordero.

He was first elected to the Philippine Assembly as the representative of the 4th district of Iloilo from 1909 to 1912. 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. During this period, he served as the chamber's first President pro tempore during the 5th Legislature from 1919 to 1922. He served three terms until his death in office on 2 May 1925.