Villareal's political career began in 1934, when he was elected as a delegate to the 1935 Constitutional Convention. In 1941, Villareal won his first election as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Second District of Capiz. His term was interrupted by the Japanese invasion in late 1941, but he reassumed his seat in 1945[4] He was re-elected in 1946 under the banner of the Liberal Party, and served continuously until 1972. In 1951, Villareal unsuccessfully sought election to the Philippine Senate, for the seat vacated by Fernando Lopez upon the latter's election as Vice-President.
Villareal withdrew from politics until Congress was restored following the ouster of Marcos. At age 83, he was again elected to his congressional seat in the Second District of Capiz in 1987. He was the oldest member of the 8th Congress, while his colleague from Capiz, Gerardo "Dinggoy" Roxas, Jr., was the youngest member of Congress. Ironically, Roxas would outlive Villareal only by a few months.
Villareal did not seek re-election following the expiration of his term in June 1992.
During his congressional career, Villareal advocated liberal economic and trade policies such as decontrol and decentralization.[6]
References
Corazon L. Paras; La Vina, Dean Karlo B. (1996). The Speakers of the Philippine Legislative Branch. House of Representatives of the Philippines. ISBN971-92100-0-1.
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Cornelio T Villareal September 11 1904 December 22 1992 was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1962 to 1967 and again from 1971 to 1972 Popularly known as Kune his congressional career representing the Second District of Capiz spanned six decades The HonourableCornelio T Villareal11th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the PhilippinesIn office April 1 1971 September 23 1972Appointed byHouse of RepresentativesPresidentFerdinand MarcosPreceded byJose Laurel Jr Succeeded byQuerube Makalintal 1 In office March 9 1962 February 2 1967Appointed byHouse of RepresentativesPresidentDiosdado Macapagal 1962 1965 Ferdinand Marcos 1965 1967 Preceded byDaniel RomualdezSucceeded byJose Laurel Jr Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz s 2nd districtIn office December 30 1941 September 23 1972Preceded byJose A DoradoSucceeded byAbolishedPost later held by himself 2 In office June 30 1987 June 30 1992Preceded byPost restoredSucceeded byVicente J Andaya Jr Governor of CapizIn office 1942 1945Preceded byGabriel HernandezSucceeded byLudovico HidrosolloPersonal detailsBorn 1904 09 11 September 11 1904Mambusao Capiz Philippine IslandsDiedDecember 22 1992 1992 12 22 aged 88 Metro Manila PhilippinesNationalityFilipinoPolitical partyLiberalSpouseAngeles LemaAlma materSilliman University 3 Philippine Law SchoolOccupationlawyer Contents 1 Early life 2 Political career 3 Death 4 References 5 NotesEarly life EditVillareal was born in Mambusao Capiz He finished his intermediate and secondary education in Capiz and enrolled at the Silliman University for his pre law course 3 In 1929 he received his law degree from the Philippine Law School and passed the bar exams on December 07 1929 Political career EditVillareal s political career began in 1934 when he was elected as a delegate to the 1935 Constitutional Convention In 1941 Villareal won his first election as a Member of the House of Representatives representing the Second District of Capiz His term was interrupted by the Japanese invasion in late 1941 but he reassumed his seat in 1945 4 He was re elected in 1946 under the banner of the Liberal Party and served continuously until 1972 In 1951 Villareal unsuccessfully sought election to the Philippine Senate for the seat vacated by Fernando Lopez upon the latter s election as Vice President Villareal was first elected Speaker of the House of Representatives during the 5th Congress in March 1962 During the 6th Congress he was unseated as speaker in 1967 by Jose Laurel Jr of the Nacionalista Party Villareal regained the Speakership from Laurel Jr during the 7th Congress in 1971 and served in that capacity until Congress was abolished upon the declaration of martial law by President then dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr in September 1972 4 Villareal withdrew from politics until Congress was restored following the ouster of Marcos At age 83 he was again elected to his congressional seat in the Second District of Capiz in 1987 He was the oldest member of the 8th Congress while his colleague from Capiz Gerardo Dinggoy Roxas Jr was the youngest member of Congress Ironically Roxas would outlive Villareal only by a few months Villareal did not seek re election following the expiration of his term in June 1992 Death EditHe died six months later aged 88 5 During his congressional career Villareal advocated liberal economic and trade policies such as decontrol and decentralization 6 References EditCorazon L Paras La Vina Dean Karlo B 1996 The Speakers of the Philippine Legislative Branch House of Representatives of the Philippines ISBN 971 92100 0 1 House of Representatives of the PhilippinesPreceded byDaniel Romualdez Speaker of the House of Representatives1962 1967 Succeeded byJose Laurel Jr Preceded byJose Laurel Jr Speaker of the House of Representatives1971 1972 Succeeded byQuerube Makalintal 1 New title Member of the House of Representativesfrom Capiz s 2nd district1987 1992 Succeeded byVicente Andaya Jr Preceded byJose A Dorado Member of the House of Representativesfrom Capiz s 2nd district1941 1972 Seat abolishedTitle last held by himselfPolitical officesPreceded byGabriel Hernandez Governor of Capiz1942 1945 Succeeded byLudovico HidrosolloNotes Edit a b Congress abolished in 1972 substituted by the Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1986 Congress was dissolved when President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972 a b Tiempo Edilberto K Maslog Crispin C Sitoy T Valentino Jr 1977 Silliman University 1901 1976 Silliman University p 96 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link a b Paras amp La Vina p 116 Paras amp La Vina pp 116 117 Paras amp La Vina p 116 117 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cornelio Villareal amp oldid 1125681064, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
