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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Valentin and the surname or paternal family name is Raquiza.

Antonio Valentin Raquiza (February 29, 1908 – December 24, 1999) was a Filipino politician and lawyer. He was from Piddig, Ilocos Norte.[1]

Political career

Raquiza served as representative of the 1st District of Ilocos Norte in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955, 1957 to 1966 and as a mambabatas pambansa from Region I from 1978 to 1984 and from Ilocos Norte from 1984 to 1986. He became governor of Ilocos Norte from 1955 to 1957. He was appointed by former President Ferdinand Marcos as Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications from 1966 to 1968. He was one of the delegates in 1971 Constitutional Convention.

Personal life

He was born on February 29, 1908, to Canuto Raquiza and Benilda Valentin. He died on December 24, 1999. He was interred at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig, Metro Manila.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Secretary Antonio 'Tony' Raquiza: outstanding lawyer and legislator". The Manila Times. June 3, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "Governor Antonio Raquiza – LEGENDHARRY". harrybalais.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.


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