Dionisio Jakosalem

Dionisio Abella Jakosalem (May 8, 1878 – July 1, 1931) was the governor of Cebu, Philippines (1906–1912) and the first Filipino cabinet member appointed under the American regime.

Dionisio Abella Jakosalem
Secretary of Commerce and Communication of the United States Military Government of the Philippine Islands
In office
January 18, 1917  October 3, 1922
Governor of Cebu
In office
October 16, 1907  1912
Preceded bySergio Osmeña Sr.
Succeeded byManuel A. Roa
Member of the Cebu Provincial Board
In office
1913–1914
Personal details
Born(1878-05-08)May 8, 1878
Dumanjug, Cebu, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedJuly 1, 1931(1931-07-01) (aged 53)
Cebu, Cebu, Philippine Islands
Political partyNacionalista Party
Alma mater
OccupationLawyer, writer
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