Ramon Bagatsing
Ramon Delaraga Bagatsing Sr. (August 19, 1916 – February 14, 2006) was a Filipino politician. He was the only Filipino of Indian ancestry and person with disability (an amputee) who served as 19th Mayor of the City of Manila from 1971 to 1986. Bagatsing held the unique distinction of being the only person to survive both the Bataan Death March and the Plaza Miranda bombing in 1971. He was the military hero for the Liberation of Manila during the Second World War.
Ramon Bagatsing | |
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Bagatsing in 1971 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Manila's 3rd district | |
| In office December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Arturo Tolentino |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Loyola |
| In office December 30, 1969 – January 1, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Loyola |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| 19th Mayor of Manila | |
| In office January 1, 1972 – February 28, 1986 | |
| Vice Mayor | Martin Isidro (1972–1975) James Barbers (1976–1986) |
| Preceded by | Antonio Villegas |
| Succeeded by | Mel Lopez (OIC) |
| 3rd President of the University of the City of Manila | |
| In office June 1, 1978 – October 27, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Consuelo Blanco |
| Succeeded by | Jose Villanueva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ramon Delaraga Bagatsing August 19, 1916 Sagay, Negros Occidental, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2006 (aged 89) Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila South Cemetery, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | LDP (1992) KBL (1978–1986) Liberal (1957–1978) |
| Spouses | Corazon Belmonte
(m. 1939; died 1944)Juanita Sevilla
(m. 1944; died 1998) |
| Domestic partner | Zenaida Lazaro |
| Relations | Raymond Bagatsing (grandson) RK Bagatsing (grandson) Hyram Bagatsing (grandson) |
| Children | 13, including (Ramon Jr. and Amado) |
| Alma mater | Philippine Law School (LL.M, DCL) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Awards | American Defense Ribbon Philippine Defense Ribbon Philippine Liberation Medal Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal Plaque of the Silver |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines United States |
| Branch/service | USAFFE |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Before occupying the city's highest office, Bagatsing served as a Representative to Congress for Manila, member of Cabinet, lawyer, lay minister, and policeman. He earned the moniker "The Incorruptible" for his clean record in public service and for his unwavering anti-graft and corruption stance.