Melecio Arranz
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Melecio Arranz | |
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 Senatorial portrait of Arranz, published by Benipayo Press, c. 1935 | |
| 5th President pro tempore of the Philippine Senate | |
| In office May 25, 1946 – December 30, 1949 | |
| President | Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Quintín Paredes |
| 6th Senate Majority Leader | |
| In office June 9, 1945 – May 25, 1946 | |
| President | Sergio Osmeña |
| Preceded by | Claro M. Recto |
| Succeeded by | Vicente J. Francisco |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office May 25, 1945 – December 30, 1951 | |
| Member of the National Assembly (Second Philippine Republic) from Cagayan | |
| In office October 17, 1943 – February 2, 1944 Serving with Nicanor Carag | |
| Senator of the Philippines from the 1st district | |
| In office June 5, 1928 – September 16, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Isabelo de los Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1888 |
| Died | April 24, 1966 (aged 77) Manila, Philippines |
| Party | Liberal (1946–1966) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1928–1946) KALIBAPI (1942–1945) |
| Spouse | Consuelo Argüelles Arranz |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Civil engineer |
Melecio Arranz y Alivin (May 24, 1888[1] – April 24, 1966) was a Filipino politician and engineer, born in Alcala, Cagayan.
He obtained his degree of Bachelor of Arts from Colegio de San Albero Magno and his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas.[1] His government service began in 1914 when he worked as Junior Assistant Engineer at the Bureau of Public Works and became District Engineer of Bataan and Rizal (1919) and later was promoted as Supervising District Engineer.[2]
