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'''Sergio "Serging" Veloso Osmeña Jr.''' (December 4, 1916 – March 26, 1984) was a Filipino politician who served as a [[Senate of the Philippines|Senator of the Philippines]], and ran against [[Ferdinand Marcos]] in the [[1969 Philippine presidential election|1969 Philippine Presidential election.]] He was the son of [[Sergio Osmeña]], the [[List of presidents of the Philippines|fourth]] [[president of the Philippines]]. His son, [[Serge Osmeña|Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III]], was also a Senator of the Philippines.
'''Sergio "Serging" Veloso Osmeña Jr.''' (December 4, 1916 – March 26, 1984) was a Filipino politician who served as a [[Senate of the Philippines|Senator of the Philippines]], and ran against [[Ferdinand Marcos]] in the [[1969 Philippine presidential election|1969 Philippine Presidential election.]] He was the son of [[Sergio Osmeña]], the [[List of presidents of the Philippines|fourth]] [[president of the Philippines]]. His son, [[Sergio Osmeña III]], was also a [[Senate of the Philippines|Senator of the Philippines]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Osmeña was born in the town of [[Cebu City|Cebu]] on December 4, 1916, to Sergio Osmeña Sr., then the [[Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives|House Speaker]] and representative from the [[Cebu's 2nd congressional district|2nd district of Cebu]], and Estefania Chiong Veloso. He had a brother, Emilio Osmeña, father of [[Emilio Mario Osmeña|Emilio Mario Osmeña Jr.]] and [[John Henry Osmeña]]. He graduated Associate of Arts, cum laude, from [[Ateneo de Manila University]] on 1935, and Bachelor of Science in commerce, summa cum laude, from [[New York University]] in 1936.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/03/26/obituaries/sergio-osmena-jr-is-dead-at-67-ran-against-marcos-in-69-vote.html|title=SERGIO OSMENA JR. IS DEAD AT 67; RAN AGAINST MARCOS IN '69 VOTE|last=Saxon|first=Wolfgang|date=March 26, 1984|website=The New York Times}}</ref> After graduating which Osmeña opened an import-export business in New York.{{cn|date=July 2022}}
Osmeña was born in the town of [[Cebu City|Cebu]] on December 4, 1916, to [[Sergio Osmeña Sr.]], then the [[Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives|House Speaker]] and representative from the [[Cebu's 2nd congressional district|2nd district of Cebu]], and Estefania Chiong Veloso. He had a brother, Emilio Osmeña, father of [[Emilio Mario Osmeña|Emilio Mario Osmeña Jr.]] and [[John Henry Osmeña]]. He graduated Associate of Arts, cum laude, from [[Ateneo de Manila University]] on 1935, and Bachelor of Science in commerce, summa cum laude, from [[New York University]] in 1936.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/03/26/obituaries/sergio-osmena-jr-is-dead-at-67-ran-against-marcos-in-69-vote.html|title=SERGIO OSMENA JR. IS DEAD AT 67; RAN AGAINST MARCOS IN '69 VOTE|last=Saxon|first=Wolfgang|date=March 26, 1984|website=The New York Times}}</ref> After graduating which Osmeña opened an import-export business in New York.{{cn|date=July 2022}}


==Actions in World War II==
==Actions in World War II==
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==Political career==
==Political career==
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In 1951, he was elected provincial governor of Cebu and Mayor of Cebu City for three terms in 1955, 1959 and 1963. Elected as representative for the second district of Cebu in 1958, his notable work as fiscalizer brought him recognition from the Congressional Press Club which voted him as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Congressmen of 1959.
In 1951, he was elected provincial [[Governor of Cebu]] and [[Mayor of Cebu City]] for three terms in 1955, 1959 and 1963. Elected as representative for the second district of [[Cebu]] in 1958, his notable work as fiscalizer brought him recognition from the Congressional Press Club which voted him as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Congressmen of 1959.


In 1961, Osmeña ran for [[Vice President of the Philippines]] as an independent, but lost to Senator [[Emmanuel Pelaez]]. In the November 1965 elections, he won a seat in the Philippine Senate.
In 1961, Osmeña ran for [[Vice President of the Philippines]] as an independent, but lost to [[Senate of the Philippines|Senator]] [[Emmanuel Pelaez]]. In the November 1965 elections, he won a seat in the [[Philippine Senate]].


===1969 Philippine Presidential election===
===1969 Philippine Presidential election===
{{Main|1969 Philippine presidential election}}
{{Main|1969 Philippine presidential election}}
Osmeña publicly opposed the Marcos administration.


On April 5, 1969, at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, [[Ferdinand Marcos|Marcos]] exposed Osmeña of collaborating with the Japanese in World War II.
Osmeña publicly opposed the [[Ferdinand Marcos|Marcos]] administration.


On April 5, 1969, at the [[St. Francis Hotel]], [[San Francisco]], [[Ferdinand Marcos|Marcos]] exposed Osmeña of collaborating with the Japanese in [[World War II]].
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Later on June 15, Osmeña won the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] nomination for [[President of the Philippines]], and would run against incumbent President [[Ferdinand Marcos]] for the [[1969 Philippine presidential election]]. Marcos spent US$50 million in infrastructure projects in an effort to improve the country.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Burton, Sandra.|title=Impossible Dream: The Marcoses, the Aquinos, and the Unfinished Revolution|date=1989|publisher=Warner Books|isbn=0-446-51398-9|location=New York, NY|oclc=17650307}}</ref> This rapid campaign spending was so massive that it would be responsible for the Balance of Payments Crisis of 1970, whose inflationary effect would cause social unrest leading all the way up to the proclamation of Martial Law in 1972. Marcos was reported to have spent PhP 100 for every PhP 1 that Osmena spent, using up PhP 24 Million in Cebu alone.

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Later on June 15, Osmeña won the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] nomination for [[President of the Philippines]], and would run against incumbent President [[Ferdinand Marcos]] for the [[1969 Philippine presidential election]]. [[Ferdinand Marcos|Marcos]] spent US$50 million in infrastructure projects in an effort to improve the country.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Burton, Sandra.|title=Impossible Dream: The Marcoses, the Aquinos, and the Unfinished Revolution|date=1989|publisher=Warner Books|isbn=0-446-51398-9|location=New York, NY|oclc=17650307}}</ref> This rapid campaign spending was so massive that it would be responsible for the Balance of Payments Crisis of 1970, whose inflationary effect would cause social unrest leading all the way up to the proclamation of Martial Law in 1972. Marcos was reported to have spent PhP 100 for every PhP 1 that Osmena spent, using up PhP 24 Million in Cebu alone.


===Subsequent activities===
===Subsequent activities===
Following his defeat, Osmeña continued as a leader in the Liberal Party.
Following his defeat, Osmeña continued as a leader in the Liberal Party.


On August 21, 1971, Osmeña along with prominent members of the Liberal Party held a proclamation rally at the [[Plaza Miranda]] in [[Quiapo, Manila]]. While on stage with the other Liberal leaders, two hand grenades were thrown on stage, injuring Osmeña. The [[Plaza Miranda bombing]] injured 95, including Osmeña, and killed nine.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,909933,00.html|title=THE PHILIPPINES: Death in the Plaza Miranda|date=August 30, 1971|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]}}</ref> Afterwards, Osmeña left for the United States and lived in [[Beverly Hills, California|Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California]].{{cn|date=July 2022}}
On August 21, 1971, Osmeña along with prominent members of the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] held a proclamation rally at the [[Plaza Miranda]] in [[Quiapo, Manila]]. While on stage with the other Liberal leaders, two hand grenades were thrown on stage, injuring Osmeña. The [[Plaza Miranda bombing]] injured 95, including Osmeña, and killed nine.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,909933,00.html|title=THE PHILIPPINES: Death in the Plaza Miranda|date=August 30, 1971|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]}}</ref> Afterwards, Osmeña left for the [[United States]] and lived in [[Beverly Hills, California|Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California]].{{cn|date=July 2022}}


Marcos proclaimed martial law in September 1972, citing the threat of the [[Communist Party of the Philippines]] and the rebellion of the [[Muslim Independence Movement]]. Marcos also submitted documents to the US Congress charging that the declaration of martial law was also due to a plot to kill him. He claimed that Osmeña was a key figure in the plot, although no formal charges were filed against him.<ref name=":0" />
[[Ferdinand Marcos|Marcos]] proclaimed [[Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos|martial law]] in September 1972, citing the threat of the [[Communist Party of the Philippines]] and the rebellion of the [[Muslim Independence Movement]]. Marcos also submitted documents to the [[US Congress]] charging that the declaration of [[Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos|martial law]] was also due to a plot to kill him. He claimed that Osmeña was a key figure in the plot, although no formal charges were filed against him.<ref name=":0" />


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Death==
==Death==
Osmeña died of respiratory failure at the age of 67 on March 26, 1984, at [[Cedars Sinai Medical Center]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].
Osmeña died of [[respiratory failure]] at the age of 67 on March 26, 1984, at [[Cedars Sinai Medical Center]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].


==Historical commemoration==
==Historical commemoration==

Revision as of 09:46, 22 November 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Veloso and the surname or paternal family name is Osmeña.

Sergio Osmeña Jr.
Senator of the Philippines
In office
December 30, 1965 – December 30, 1971
Mayor of Cebu City
In office
December 30, 1967 – January 3, 1968
Preceded byCarlos Jurado Cuizon
Succeeded byEulogio Enriquez Borres
In office
December 30, 1963 – September 16, 1965
Preceded byMario Diez Ortiz
Succeeded byCarlos Jurado Cuizon
In office
December 30, 1959 – January 1, 1960
Preceded byRamon Gonzales Duterte
Succeeded byCarlos Jurado Cuizon
In office
December 30, 1955 – September 12, 1957
Preceded byPedro Clavano
Succeeded byRamon Gonzales Duterte
Governor of Cebu
In office
December 30, 1951 – December 30, 1955
Preceded byManuel Cuenco
Succeeded byJose Briones
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu’s 2nd District
In office
March 18, 1957 – December 30, 1961
Preceded byPedro T. Lopez
Succeeded byJose Briones
Personal details
Born
Sergio Veloso Osmeña Jr.

(1916-12-04)December 4, 1916
Cebu, Cebu, Philippine Islands
DiedMarch 26, 1984(1984-03-26) (aged 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
Political partyLiberal (1955–1957; 1961–1984)
Other political
affiliations		Nacionalista (1957–1961)
SpouseLourdes de la Rama
Children
Alma materNew York University(BS)
OccupationPolitician
Nickname(s)Serging, S.O.J.

Sergio "Serging" Veloso Osmeña Jr. (December 4, 1916 – March 26, 1984) was a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines, and ran against Ferdinand Marcos in the 1969 Philippine Presidential election. He was the son of Sergio Osmeña, the fourth president of the Philippines. His son, Sergio Osmeña III, was also a Senator of the Philippines.

Early life

Osmeña was born in the town of Cebu on December 4, 1916, to Sergio Osmeña Sr., then the House Speaker and representative from the 2nd district of Cebu, and Estefania Chiong Veloso. He had a brother, Emilio Osmeña, father of Emilio Mario Osmeña Jr. and John Henry Osmeña. He graduated Associate of Arts, cum laude, from Ateneo de Manila University on 1935, and Bachelor of Science in commerce, summa cum laude, from New York University in 1936.[1] After graduating which Osmeña opened an import-export business in New York.[citation needed]

Actions in World War II

Osmeña collaborated with the Japanese in World War II. He escaped justice [clarification needed] and returned to the Philippines and became President of the De La Rama Steamship Company, Inc.[1]

Political career

In 1951, he was elected provincial Governor of Cebu and Mayor of Cebu City for three terms in 1955, 1959 and 1963. Elected as representative for the second district of Cebu in 1958, his notable work as fiscalizer brought him recognition from the Congressional Press Club which voted him as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Congressmen of 1959.

In 1961, Osmeña ran for Vice President of the Philippines as an independent, but lost to Senator Emmanuel Pelaez. In the November 1965 elections, he won a seat in the Philippine Senate.

1969 Philippine Presidential election

Main article: 1969 Philippine presidential election

Osmeña publicly opposed the Marcos administration.

On April 5, 1969, at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, Marcos exposed Osmeña of collaborating with the Japanese in World War II.

Later on June 15, Osmeña won the Liberal Party nomination for President of the Philippines, and would run against incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos for the 1969 Philippine presidential election. Marcos spent US$50 million in infrastructure projects in an effort to improve the country.[2] This rapid campaign spending was so massive that it would be responsible for the Balance of Payments Crisis of 1970, whose inflationary effect would cause social unrest leading all the way up to the proclamation of Martial Law in 1972. Marcos was reported to have spent PhP 100 for every PhP 1 that Osmena spent, using up PhP 24 Million in Cebu alone.

Subsequent activities

Following his defeat, Osmeña continued as a leader in the Liberal Party.

On August 21, 1971, Osmeña along with prominent members of the Liberal Party held a proclamation rally at the Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila. While on stage with the other Liberal leaders, two hand grenades were thrown on stage, injuring Osmeña. The Plaza Miranda bombing injured 95, including Osmeña, and killed nine.[3] Afterwards, Osmeña left for the United States and lived in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California.[citation needed]

Marcos proclaimed martial law in September 1972, citing the threat of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the rebellion of the Muslim Independence Movement. Marcos also submitted documents to the US Congress charging that the declaration of martial law was also due to a plot to kill him. He claimed that Osmeña was a key figure in the plot, although no formal charges were filed against him.[1]

Personal life

Osmeña family

He was married to Lourdes de la Rama of Negros Occidental with whom he had five children: Sergio III ("Serge"), Tomas ("Tommy"), Maria Victoria ("Minnie"), Esteban ("Stevie"), and Georgia.[citation needed]

Death

Osmeña died of respiratory failure at the age of 67 on March 26, 1984, at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

Historical commemoration

In 2014, a life-size brass statue of Osmeña was erected at Plaza Sugbu in Cebu City. It was designed by national artist for sculpture Eduardo Castrillo and commissioned by Insular Life.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Saxon, Wolfgang (March 26, 1984). "SERGIO OSMENA JR. IS DEAD AT 67; RAN AGAINST MARCOS IN '69 VOTE". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Burton, Sandra. (1989). Impossible Dream: The Marcoses, the Aquinos, and the Unfinished Revolution. New York, NY: Warner Books. ISBN 0-446-51398-9. OCLC 17650307.
  3. ^ "THE PHILIPPINES: Death in the Plaza Miranda". Time. August 30, 1971.
  4. ^ Quintas, Kristine B. "Monuments of Serging, Don Vicente unveiled". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
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