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Filemon Perez | |
|---|---|
 Governor Portait of Filemon Perez | |
| Secretary of Public Works and Communications | |
| In office 1931–1933 | |
| Appointed by | Dwight F. Davis |
| Preceded by | "Position established" |
| Succeeded by | Antonio de las Alas |
| Secretary of Commerce and Communications | |
| In office 1928–1931 | |
| Appointed by | Henry L. Stimson |
| Preceded by | Dionisio Jakosalem |
| Succeeded by | "Position abolished" |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Tayabas's 1st district | |
| In office 15 May 1909 – 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Succeeded by | Alfonso M. Recto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1885 Lucena, Tayabas, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | 1938 U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila National University School of Law |
| Profession | Agriculturist Jurist Statesman |
Filemon Perez, (March 21, 1883-)
Early Life
editPerez 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
editPerez 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
editA 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
editPerez donated seven hectres of land next to his home to the Philippine government. On this land is the:
- Quezon Provincial Capitol building[2]
- Quezon Convention Center[2]
- Lucena Regional Trial Courthouse[2]
- Gintong Yaman ng Quezon Museum[2]
- Bureau of Immigration[2]
- Quezon Provincial Jail[2]
- Lucena Perez Park[2]
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]
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