Jose Altavas
Jose Cortes Altavas (September 11, 1877 – August 21, 1952) was a Filipino politician, legislator and man of letters. He was a municipal councilman of Capiz (present day Roxas City, Capiz), provincial board member (1906–1907), representative (1907–1909 and 1925–1927), governor of Capiz (1910–1916), senator (1916 to 1922), and 1934 Constitutional Convention delegate.
Jose Altavas | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Philippines from the 7th district | |
| In office 1916–1922 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jose Hontiveros |
| Constitutional Convention Delegate | |
| In office 1934–1935 | |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Capiz's 2nd district | |
| In office 1907–1909 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Leocadio Pajarillo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz's 2nd district | |
| In office 1925–1927 | |
| Preceded by | Agustín Aldea |
| Succeeded by | José A. Dorado |
| Governor of Capiz | |
| In office 1910–1916 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Habana |
| Succeeded by | Jose Hontiveros |
| Member of the Capiz Provincial Board | |
| In office 1906–1907 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Altavas y Cortes September 11, 1877 Balete, Capiz, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | August 21, 1952 (aged 74) Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party (1916 onwards) Independent (c. 1907) |
| Spouse | Socorro Barrios Laserna |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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