Ricardo Cruz Silverio (November 29, 1929 – December 11, 2016[1]) was a Filipino businessman and politician. He represented the 3rd district of Bulacan in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1992 until 2001, and mayor of San Rafael from 2001 to 2010. He was known among his political constituents as "Tata Carding".
Ricardo Silverio | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of San Rafael, Bulacan | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jessie Viceo |
| Succeeded by | Lorna Silverio |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Bulacan | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Cabochan |
| Succeeded by | Lorna Silverio |
| Constituency | 3rd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricardo Cruz Silverio November 29, 1929 Bulacan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 11, 2016 (aged 87) Bulacan, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD |
| Spouse | Lorna Silverio (m. 1998 until 2016) |
| Relatives | Dante Silverio (nephew) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Business career
editSilverio started as a salesman of a textile firm in Divisoria, which he later owned.[2]
Silverio founded Delta Motor Corporation in 1962,[3] which assembled and distributed Toyota automobiles in the Philippines.[4] While his company flourished, he became identified as one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies.[5] The company established the Toyota basketball team, coached by his racecar driver nephew Dante Silverio,[6][7] and paraded by Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez and Francis Arnaiz.[8][7] But in 1984 due to political disfavor,[9] Delta Motor Corporation ceased operations and was dissolved in 1988.[9][10]
Silverio also owned other companies including the now-defunct Air Manila.[2] But due to nationalization of airline in mid-1970s, Air Manila was merged with the Philippine Airlines.
Congressional career
editSilverio got elected to the House of Representatives in 1992, represented the 3rd district of Bulacan,[2] and served from 1992 until 2001.[2] He also served as Mayor of San Rafael from 2001 (which he won in close fight) to 2010.[2] He attempt to return to his congressional seat, but lost to Jonjon Mendoza.[11]
Court cases
editIn 2021, the Sandiganbayan would dismiss the complaint filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government against the Marcoses, Silverio and his associate Pablo Carlos Jr. for failure to prove allegations against the respondents.[12] The points mentioned in the case included the alleged improper payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars by the two businessmen to the Marcoses in exchange for a contract to supply Kawasaki scrap loaders and Toyota rear dump trucks, grant of three consecutive year special accommodations, privileges, and exemptions from the Central Bank through increased dollar import quota allocation for the importation of Toyota vehicles for Delta Motor and air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment and obtaining a multi-million peso emergency loans as additional capital infusion to Filipinas Bank (Filmanbank), a banking institution owned by Silverio.[12]
Personal life
editSilverio was married to Beatriz Sison until her death in 1987.[13] He later married Lorna Cillian (née Javier)[14] on March 27, 1998.[15] She worked as a reservation and ticketing Agent to Air Manila beginning in 1968. They have son named Victor Anthony "Vic".[16] Additionally, he has also have children from his previous partners, including Ricardo Jr "Ricky".[14][15]
Silverio died on December 11, 2016, at the age 87,[2] due to cardiac arrest.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Ricardo Silverio". geni_family_tree. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ a b c d e f Reyes-Estrope, Carmela (2016-12-14). "Silverio – Delta Motors founder, ex-Bulacan lawmaker – dies, 87". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Reyes-Estrope, Carmela (2016-12-14). "Silverio – Delta Motors founder, ex-Bulacan lawmaker – dies, 87". Inquirer. Philippines. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Doner, p. 43
- ^ "Despite letters, Imelda 'admission', gov't loses another Marcos case". RAPPLER. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 18, 2023). "PBA's first champion coach Dante Silverio turns 86". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ a b c Silverio, Frederick (2016-12-14). "Sports benefactor Silverio passes away". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Toyota's fabled PBA team marks 50th anniversary with grand reunion". spin.ph. Philippines. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ a b Doner, Richard F. (1991), Driving a Bargain: Automobile Industrialization and Japanese Firms in Southeast Asia, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Oxford: University of California, p. 81, ISBN 0-520-06938-2
- ^ "Activities by region: Asia: Philippines". 75 Years of Toyota. Toyota Motor Corporation. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
- ^ "Joselito R. Mendoza (2007-2010)". Bulacan Provincial Government. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Pulta, Benjamin (2021-07-15). "Sandigan junks ill-gotten wealth cases vs. Marcoses, 2 bizmen". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "A 'Sharp' price to pay". The Philippine Star. October 27, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Garcia, Myles A. (2018-01-09). "Tales of the Late, Last Toyota King of the Philippines". Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b "Silverio family feud: Bulacan solon remains administrator of hubby's estate as stepson loses appeal | Abogado". Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Lorna C. Silverio" (PDF). Curriculum Vitae. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2005. Retrieved June 1, 2020.