| Melicio Arranz | |
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| 5th President pro tempore of the Philippine Senate | |
| In office May 25, 1946 – December 30, 1949 |
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| President | Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Quintin Paredes |
| Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office July 5, 1945 – May 25, 1946 |
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| President | Sergio Osmeña |
| Preceded by | Claro M. Recto |
| Succeeded by | Vicente J. Francisco |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office July 5, 1945 – December 30, 1951 |
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| Senator of the Philippines from the 1st Senatorial District | |
| In office 1928–1935 Serving with Elpidio Quirino |
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| Preceded by | Isabelo de los Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1888 Vigan, Ilocos Sur |
| Died | April 24, 1966 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal(1946-1966) |
| Other political affiliations |
Partido Nacionalista Consolidato(1928-1935), Nacionalista(1935-1946) |
| Spouse(s) | Consuelo Arguelles |
| Alma mater | University of Sto. Tomas |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Melecio Arranz(May 24, 1888 – April 24, 1966) was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.He was an Ilocano Politician[1]
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He obtained his degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Sto. Tomas.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.
As Senator, he was elected in 1928 representing the First Senatorial District comprising Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Abra. Reelected in 1934, 1941 and 1946, his term ended in 1951.He was the Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines from 1945 to 1946.He was floor leader and Chairman of the Committee on Public Works and Communications (1936) and floor leader and Senate President Pro-Tempore (1946–1949).
In 1947, he was appointed Chief Delegate of the Philippines to the United Nations Commission on Korea.
He was married to Consuelo Arguelles.
He died on April 24, 1966.