Pablo Ángeles David
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Pablo Angeles y David | |
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| File:PabloAngelesDavid.jpg Portrait by Rafael D. Maniago | |
| Born | 17 August 1889 |
| Died | 16 May 1965 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Magistrate, Statesman |
Pablo "Ambo" David Angeles (Bacolor, August 17, 1889 - May 16, 1965) was a Filipino magistrate and statesman. During his career, he became a Justice, a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, Governor of Pampanga[1][2][3] and a member of the Philip
ission by his friends of the "y" ("and" in Spanish naming tradition) on the streamers when he first ran for public office as governor, his name is often cited as "Pablo Angeles David".
Early life
David Angeles was born in the town of Bacolor, Philippines to Carlos de los Angeles y de los Reyes (of Bgy. San Vicente) and Ceferina David y Mesina (of Brgy. San Isidro) on August 17, 1889.[4]
From 1900 to 1901, he studied at the private school run by Modesto Joaquin, a former Katipunero, whose other students, like Justice Jose Gutierrez David, Nicolas Dayrit and Benigno Aquino, Sr., would grow up to be famous. David Angeles earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1906 at Liceo de Manila and his law degree in 1909 at Escuela de Derecho, the nation's leading law school.[5] In 1910, at the age of 20, he placed third and became the youngest person to pass the Philippine Bar Examination. Being considered too young, he had to wait another year to take his oath of law.[4][6]
Career
David Angeles chose to serve his province, Pampanga. From 1911 to 1912, he was appointed Justice of the Peace for Sasmuan, Santa Rita and his hometown of Bacolor. From 1913-195, he served as deputy provincial fiscal. He was elected for three years as a provincial councilor in 1916 and then in 1918 became Census Board chairman.
In 1919 he was elected to the House of Representatives for the 1st District of Pampanga.[7]
David Angeles became acting governor of Pampanga at age 27 when Honorio Ventura was appointed as Secretary of the Interior, being the number one board member. He was officially elected governor in 1931 and was re-elected in 1934.[7] After the Liberation from the Japanese in World War II, he re-established the provincial government, driving away the Hukbalahap ("Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon") rebels who occupied the provincial capitol and took the helm of running the affairs of Pampanga with the blessings of the national government. In 1946, he was elected as the provincial governor and served until 1947.
In the 1931 and 1934 elections, he was elected as governor of Pampanga. After the Japanese occupation in World War II Angeles once more became governor from 1945 to 1947.
In 1947 he was then elected to the Philippine Senate where he served until 1953.[6] As a senator he was known for his fiery speeches. One such example was a 1950 expose when government censorship on military news was in place; he contested President Elpidio Quirino's announcement that the Hukbalahap rebels had already been decimated. He then revealed that a massacre occurred in his hometown of Bacolor which was perpetrated by members of the Philippine Constabulary forces in retaliation for the death of one of their commanders.[4][8]
Personal life
At 5'11", David Angeles was an towering figure compared to the average Filipino. His first wife was Concepcion "Concha" Galang Baro, a mestiza of Basque descent who died on Dec 24, 1944. They had five children, named Luis, Ciceron, Ernani, Estrella and Florita. After World War II, Pablo married Estela Cano Galura (- Feb 25, 1960), a local beauty queen. They had five children: Estela, Pablo II, Pablo II, Corazon, and Pablo IV. David Angeles served his province and stayed in Bacolor until he suffered a stroke. He spent his later years with his family in Quezon City until his passing on May 16, 1965. Beloved by his hometown, a statue was erected in his honor at the plaza in front of the famous San Guillermo Parish Church in San Vicente, Bacolor.
References
- ^ "History of Pampanga and Governors". Pampanga Famous People. March 24, 2007.
- ^ "The Past Governors of Pampanga". Official Website for the Province of Pampanga.
- ^ Camiling, Andro. "Governors of Pampanga". Andro's Kapampangan page.
- ^ a b c "HON. PABLO ANGELES DAVID: "No Fear" Governor". VIEWS FROM THE PAMPANG. August 14, 2008.
- ^ "Profile of Atty. Pablo Angeles David". Filipino Lawyers Database.
- ^ a b "Former Senators: Pablo Angeles David". Senate of the Philippines.
- ^ a b John A., Larkin (1993). "Sugar and the Origins of Modern Philippine Society". Berkeley: University of California Press.
- ^ "THE PHILIPPINES: Labulabu". Time Magazine. May 1, 1950.