Roy Padilla, Sr.

Casimiro "Roy" Padilla, Sr.
Governor of Camarines Norte
In office
June 30, 1975 – January 17, 1988
Personal details
Born Casimiro Ruiz Padilla
(1926-03-04)March 4, 1926
Camarines Norte, Philippine Islands
Died January 17, 1988(1988-01-17) (aged 61)
Camarines Norte, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Spouse(s) Lolita Eva Cariño
Relations Jose "Pempe" Padilla, Jr. (brother)
Carlos Padilla, Sr. (brother)
Arsenio "Amado Cortez" Padilla (brother)
Carlos "Sonny" Padilla, Jr. (nephew)
Children Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla
Rommel Cariño Padilla
Rustom Cariño Padilla
Royette Cariño Padilla
Casimiro Roy Aquino Padilla, Jr.
Parents Jose Padilla, Sr. (father)
Occupation Actor; Director; Politician
Religion Evangelical Christianity
Nickname(s) Carlos Roy Padilla

Roy Padilla, Sr. (born Casimiro R. Padilla) was a Governor of the Philippine province of Camarines Norte, a member of Corazon Aquino's People Power ticket.[1] He was succeeded by his son, Roy Padilla, Jr.[2] He went on to use the name 'Carlos Roy Padilla' on his earlier career as an actor and director.

Early life

Born Casimiro Ruiz Padilla on March 4, 1926 in Camarines Norte, he was the father of actors Rommel Padilla, Robin Padilla and Rustom Padilla.[3] He is also the father of Casimiro Roy A. Padilla, Jr. (more known simply as Roy Padilla, Jr.), a former Congressman and Governor of Camarines Norte

There is a park named after him in the town of Jose Panganiban.[4]

Assassination

He was assassinated on January 17, 1988 on the eve of national elections in Labo, Camarines Norte. He was 61, and buried in Camarines Norte.

References

  1. ↑ Reid, Robert (1988-01-17). "Philippines: Violence intensifies as gubernatorial candidate assassinated". Associated Press via Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  2. ↑ Maragay, Feliciano and Riviera, Lolita (1988-02-02). "6 Others renamed, but CA fails to act on appointments". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  3. ↑ Ricky Lo (2002-03-11). "Pilar Pilapil getting married again; Gino Padilla case of mistaken identity". Philippine Star.
  4. ↑ "Towns and Cities:Camarines Norte". Retrieved 2010-02-14.
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