Teofisto Guingona, Sr.
| Teofisto J. Guingona, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Philippines from the Twelfth District | |
| In office 1919–1925 Serving with Lope K. Santos (1919-1922) and Hadji Butu (1922-2925) | |
| Acting Governor of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Governor of Agusan | |
| In office 1913–1917 | |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Negros Oriental's Second District | |
| In office 1909–1912 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente Locsin |
| Succeeded by | Leopoldo Rovira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Teofisto Jamora Guingona September 20, 1883 Guimaras, Iloilo, Spanish East Indies |
| Died | April 11, 1963 (aged 79) Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Spouse(s) | Josefa Tayko |
| Relations | Teofisto "TG" Guingona III (grandson) |
| Children | Teofisto Guingona, Jr. |
| Alma mater | Escuela de Derecho |
| Occupation | Revolutionary soldier |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Known for | Pipoy |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Teofisto Jamora Guingona, Sr. (September 20, 1883 – April 11, 1963) was father of former Vice President Teofisto Guingona, Jr..
Early life
He was born in Guimaras, Iloilo, on September 20, 1883. He is the son of Don Vicente Guingona and Doña Francisca Jamora. Teofisto Guingona, Sr. joined the insurgent army when the revolution against Spain broke out. He became the first Municipal Treasurer of Nabalas from 1899 to 1901. He then became Municipal President from 1901-1902.
Educational Life
In 1907, Teofisto Guingona, Sr. graduated from the Escuela de Derecho with the degree of Bachelor of Laws.
Political life
He was elected Representative from the second district of Negros Oriental in 1909 and was re-elected to the same post in 1912. Teofisto Guingona, Sr. served as Governor of Agusan from 1913 to 1917; the province is now divided as Agusan del Norte and del Sur. He then served as acting Governor of Dept. of Mindanao and Sulu from 1918 to 1920. He was also the first Director of the Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes from 1920 to 1921. In 1921, Teofisto Guingona, Sr. was appointed Senator for the 12th Senatorial District comprising Mindanao and Sulu. In 1924–1930, he was the chief of the legal department of Levy Hermanos, Inc. In 1930–1931, Teofisto Guingona, Sr. served as the Judge of the Court of First Instance. He served again as Director of the Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes until its abolition in 1935.
Personal life
He was married to Josefa Tayko and has one son Teofisto Jr..
Death
He died on April 11, 1963 due to stroke.
References
"Biographical Directory Guingona, Teopisto." Encyclopedic Directory of the Philippines Vol. III. Cornejo, M.R. Pre-War. pp. 1773–1774.