James Guerrero Barbers (January 19, 1924 – July 13, 2019) is a Filipino police officer and politician.
James Barbers | |
|---|---|
| Vice Mayor of Manila | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – March 26, 1986 | |
| Mayor | Ramon Bagatsing |
| Preceded by | Atty. Martin B. Isidro, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Bambi M. Ocampo |
| District Director of Western Police District | |
| In office December 20, 1974 – 1978 Acting September 17 – December 20, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Gerardo G. Tamayo |
| Succeeded by | PBGen. Pedro F. de la Paz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Guerrero Barbers January 19, 1924 Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Died | July 13, 2019 (aged 95) |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park |
| Political party | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| Relatives | Robert Barbers (nephew) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Police officer |
| Police career | |
| Service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Divisions | |
| Rank |  Police Brigadier General |
Life
editHe was born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur to a Filipina mother and an American father who was a soldier from the Barbieri clan from Sicily, Italy, [1] Barbers had served in the police force and notably for Western Police District as police chief.[2][3] He also served as Vice Mayor of Manila from 1979 until 1986.[4]
Barbers died on July 13, 2019 at the age of 95.[4]
References
edit- ^ Soliven, Max (December 28, 2005). "By the way — A farewell to one of 'Manila's Finest,' a solon who was proud to be a policeman". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ (Supplement) "Manila's Finest" (January 9, 1988). Manila Standard, pp. 8–9. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Serrano, Ben (December 27, 2005). "Surigao awaits remains of favorite son". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ex-Manila vice mayor Barbers, 95". Philstar.com. July 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-04.