Gerardo Roxas

Gerardo Manuel de Leon Roxas Sr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈɾɔhas]; August 25, 1923 April 19, 1982), better known as Gerardo M. Roxas or simply Gerry Roxas, was one of two children of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas. He was the father of Gerardo "Dinggoy" A. Roxas, Jr. and former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel "Mar" A. Roxas II.

Gerardo Roxas
Senator of the Philippines
In office
December 30, 1963  September 23, 1972
Senate Minority Leader
In office
January 26, 1970  September 23, 1972
Preceded byAmbrosio Padilla
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Post later held by Juan Ponce Enrile
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz's 1st District
In office
December 30, 1957  December 30, 1963
Preceded byCarmen Dinglasan Consing
Succeeded byVacant
Post later held by Mariano H. Acuña
Personal details
Born
Gerardo Manuel de Leon Roxas

(1923-08-25)August 25, 1923
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedApril 19, 1982(1982-04-19) (aged 58)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeManila North Cemetery
NationalityFilipino
Political partyLiberal (1957-1982)
Spouse
Judith "Judy" Araneta
(m. 1955)
ChildrenMaria Lourdes "Ria" A. Roxas-Ojeda
Manuel "Mar" A. Roxas II
Gerardo "Dinggoy" A. Roxas Jr.
Parent(s)Manuel Roxas and Trinidad de Leon
Residence(s)Roxas, Capiz
EducationDe La Salle University
Ateneo de Manila University
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
ProfessionPolitician

As a representative of the 1st District of Capiz and, later, as a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines (1963 to 1972), Gerry Roxas sponsored legislation that benefited the masses, improved living conditions, provided employment and family income and in general, promoted equitable sharing in the wealth of the nation. He also wrote many bills of national importance and was consistently voted by the Philippines Free Press and other national publications as one of the outstanding Senators of the Philippines.

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