Jose Aldeguer
Filipino lawyer and politician
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Jose Martinez Aldeguer (September 1, 1908 – after 1973) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the longest-serving representative of Iloilo's 5th congressional district in the House of Representatives, serving for 24 years. He was also the last speaker pro tempore of the House before Congress was abolished in 1973 following the declaration of martial law.
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Jose Aldeguer | |
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Official portrait during the 6th Congress | |
| Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office February 2, 1967 – January 17, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Salipada Pendatun |
| Succeeded by | Blah T. Sinsuat (as speaker pro tempore of the Batasang Pambansa) |
| House Majority Leader | |
| In office January 27, 1958 – December 30, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Arturo Tolentino |
| Succeeded by | Justiniano Montano |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Iloilo's 5th district | |
| In office December 30, 1949 – January 17, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Borra |
| Succeeded by | District abolished (seat next held by Niel Tupas Sr. in 1987) |
| Member of the 1934 Constitutional Convention | |
| In office July 30, 1934 – February 8, 1935 | |
| Constituency | Iloilo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Martinez Aldeguer September 1, 1908 |
| Party | Nacionalista (1949–1953; 1957–1973) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (1953–1957) |
| Education | Colegio de San Agustin Ateneo de Manila University University of the Philippines (LLB) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Early life and education
Aldeguer was born in Sara, Iloilo, on September 1, 1908, to Mateo Aldeguer and Enriqueta Martinez. He attended Colegio de San Agustin for his primary education and later enrolled at Ateneo de Manila University for his secondary and collegiate studies, graduating summa cum laude with an Associate in Arts degree. He subsequently studied at the University of the Philippines, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree. He placed 13th in the 1933 Bar examinations.[1][2]
Career
Early career
In 1934, Aldeguer was elected as one of Iloilo's delegates to the Constitutional Convention. During the Japanese occupation, he served as deputy governor of the ninth administrative district of the free guerrilla government in Panay and Romblon. Following the liberation of the Philippines, he served as secretary of the Iloilo Provincial Board.[1]
House of Representatives
Aldeguer was elected in 1949 to represent Iloilo's 5th congressional district in the House of Representatives under the Nacionalista Party. He joined the Democratic Party in 1953, when he won a second term, before returning to the Nacionalista Party in 1957. He was subsequently re-elected to four consecutive terms, serving until his tenure was cut short by the declaration of martial law and the subsequent adoption of the 1973 Constitution, which abolished Congress.[3] Aldeguer held several leadership positions in the House, including majority floor leader and chairperson of the House Committee on Rules during the 4th Congress from 1958 to 1961, and speaker pro tempore during the 6th and 7th Congresses from 1967 to 1973.[1]
Personal life
Aldeguer was married to Esther Salcedo, with whom he had a daughter, Sonia.
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 1934 | Constitutional Convention Delegate (Iloilo) | Nonpartisan | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | Won | |
| 1949 | Representative (Iloilo–5th) | Nacionalista | N/a | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 1953 | Democratic | 19,727 | 59.12% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 1957 | Nacionalista | N/a | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 1961 | N/a | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |||
| 1965 | 29,396 | 57.81% | 1st | N/a | Won | |||
| 1969 | N/a | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |||