User:SanLeone/sandbox/Filemon Perez

Filemon Perez
Governor Portait of Filemon Perez
Secretary of Public Works and Communications
In office
1931–1933
Appointed byDwight F. Davis
Preceded by"Position established"
Succeeded byAntonio de las Alas
Secretary of Commerce and Communications
In office
1928–1931
Appointed byHenry L. Stimson
Preceded byDionisio Jakosalem
Succeeded by"Position abolished"
Member of the
Philippine Assembly
from Tayabas's 1st district
In office
15 May 1909 – 1916
Preceded byManuel L. Quezon
Succeeded byAlfonso M. Recto
Personal details
Born(1885-09-01)September 1, 1885
Lucena, Tayabas, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died1938
U.S.
Alma materAteneo de Manila
National University School of Law
ProfessionAgriculturist
Jurist
Statesman

Filemon Perez, (March 21, 1883-)

Early Life

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Perez was born on March 21, 1883 to Don Simeon Perez in Lucena, Tayabas. Don Simeon Perez was known as the "coconut-king" of Tayabas, due to posessing a vast coconut plantation.[1][2]

When Perez returned from studying in the United States, his father built and gifted him a three story home that would become a popular landmark in Lucena known as Villa Perez Mansion.[2]

Education

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Perez studied at Ateneo de Manila and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. He then moved to Washington, D.C. to study at the National University School of Law, where a obtained both a Bachelor and Master of Laws.[1]

Career

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A few months after Perez returned from studying in the United States, he was elected at the age of 24 to be a member of the provincial board of Tayabas.

In 1909, he succeeded the then Hon. Manuel L. Quezon, who was elected to be a Resident Commissioner in the U.S., as representative of Tayabas's 1st District at the Philippine Assembly. He was elected for two consecutive terms 1909-1912 and 1912-1916.

In 1919, Perez became Provincial Governor of Tayabas and was re-elected in 1922 and 1925. He served as governor until 1928 when he was appointed by Governor-General Henry L. Stimson to be Secretary of Commerce and Communications.[1]

Legacy

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Perez donated seven hectres of land next to his home to the Philippine government. On this land is the:

 
Quezon Provincial Capitol Building

Perez's home, Villa Perez Mansion was infamously demolished in early January 2014, to make way for a STI College building. Despite calls from the public for the National Historical Institute to give it a historical marker to ensure its protection and maintenance.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cornejo, Miguel R. (1939). Cornejo's Commonwealth Directory of the Philippines. Manila: Miguel R. Cornejo, A.B., LL.B. pp. 2183–2184.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Mallari, Delfin T. (January 15, 2014). "Lucena loses historical house". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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