The Honourable
Vicente Duterte
Secretary of General Services
In office
December 30, 1965 – February 21, 1968
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Governor of Davao
In office
December 30, 1959 – December 30, 1965
Preceded byAlejandro Almendras
Succeeded byPaciano V. Bangoy
Mayor of Danao, Cebu
Acting
In office
April 18, 1945 – January 4, 1946
Appointed bySergio Osmeña
Vice MayorLuis Alendras
Personal details
Born
Vicente Gonzales Duterte

(1911-11-23)November 23, 1911
Danao, Philippine Islands
DiedFebruary 21, 1968(1968-02-21) (aged 56)
Davao City, Philippines
Political partyNacionalista
SpouseSoledad Roa
Children5, including Rodrigo
Signature
Nickname(s)Nene, Teti

Vicente Gonzales Duterte (Tagalog pronunciation: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; November 23, 1911 – February 21, 1968), also known by his nicknames Nene and Teti, was a Filipino politician and lawyer. He became Governor of the then-unified province of Davao, succeeding Alejandro Almendras who was elected Senator.[1]

Early life

Duterte was born to Facundo Buot Duterte and Zoila Gonzáles from northern Cebu, who also traces her roots in Iloilo.[2] He had four siblings and a half-brother.[3]

Political career

Duterte previously served as Mayor of Danao, Cebu after he was appointed in that position in an acting capacity by then President Sergio Osmeña.[4][5] He and his family moved to Davao in 1949.

From 1959 to 1965, Duterte served as governor of Davao.[6] On December 30, 1965, during his term as governor, Duterte was appointed to be Secretary of the Department of General Services by President Ferdinand Marcos. He collapsed in court and died of heart failure on February 21, 1968.[7]

Personal life

Duterte was married to Soledad Roa, a teacher whom he first met at the Bureau of Public Schools. He was the father of Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines, and the paternal grandfather of Rep. Paolo, Vice President Sara and Mayor Baste Duterte.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Senator Alejandro D. Almendras". The Freeman. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  2. ^ Magbanua, Mijares & Associates, ed. (1967). The Philippines Officials Review '67. Pasay, Philippines: M & M Publications. p. 60.
  3. ^ Figueroa, Antonio (5 December 2015). "The Duterte Bloodline". Edge Davao. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Appointments and Designations: January, 1946". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 1 January 1946. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Duterte returns to his roots in Danao City, Cebu for campaign activities". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  6. ^ Arguillas, Carolyn (11 May 2016). "Rodrigo Roa Duterte: 16th President, first Mindanawon to lead the country". MindaNews. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  7. ^ The Duterte-Marcos Connection
  8. ^ "Soledad Roa Duterte". RAFI Triennial Awards. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Archived from the original on 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
Political offices Preceded byAlejandro Almendras Governor of Davao 1959–1965 Succeeded byPaciano V. Bangoy New title Secretary of General Services 1965–1968 VacantOffice abolishedTitle next held byJose Roño as Minister of Local Government and Community Development
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