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Arthur Defensor Sr.

Arthur "Art" Doligosa Defensor Sr. (born December 25, 1941) is a Filipino politician and a statesman who served as the governor of Iloilo from 1992 until 2001, and again from 2010 until 2019. He also served as Representative of the 3rd District of Iloilo from 2001 to 2010. He was the Majority Leader of the 14th Congress of the Philippines. He is…

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Alma mater
University of the Philippines Diliman
Born
Arthur Doligosa Defensor (1941-12-25) December 25, 1941 (age 84) Dumangas, Iloilo, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Children
3, including Arthur Jr., and Lorenz
Other political affiliations
Lakas (1991–2012) Liberal (2012–2016) UNIDO (until 1988)
Party
PDP–Laban (2016–2019)
Preceded by
Niel Tupas Sr. · Simplicio Griño · Manuel Parcon

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Preceded by · 3
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Manuel Parcon, Niel Tupas Sr., Simplicio Griño
Succeeded by · 2
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Arthur Defensor Jr., Niel Tupas Sr.
Vice Governor · 2
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Oscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. (2010–2013) Raul "Boboy" C. Tupas (2013–2016) Christine S. Garin (2016–2019), Robert Maroma (1992–1995) Demetrio Sonza (1995–2001)
Alma mater · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → University of the Philippines Diliman
Born · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Arthur Doligosa Defensor (1941-12-25) December 25, 1941 (age 84) Dumangas, Iloilo, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Children · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → 3, including Arthur Jr., and Lorenz
Other political affiliations · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Lakas (1991–2012) Liberal (2012–2016) UNIDO (until 1988)
Party · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → PDP–Laban (2016–2019)
Relatives · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Miriam Defensor Santiago (cousin)
Spouse · 1
Arthur Defensor Sr. → Cosette Rivera Defensor

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iloilo defensor governor arthur jr province also sr 2010 philippines 2016 2001 tupas governance university lorenz public award government local

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Arthur Defensor Sr.Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.BornArthur Doligosa Defensor (1941-12-25) December 25, 1941 (age 84) Dumangas, Iloilo, Commonwealth of the Philippines1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Children3, including Arthur Jr., and Lorenz1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Other political affiliationsLakas (1991–2012) Liberal (2012–2016) UNIDO (until 1988)1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.PartyPDP–Laban (2016–2019)1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Preceded byNiel Tupas Sr.1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Preceded bySimplicio Griño1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Preceded byManuel Parcon1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.RelativesMiriam Defensor Santiago (cousin)1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.SpouseCosette Rivera Defensor1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Succeeded byArthur Defensor Jr.1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Succeeded byNiel Tupas Sr.1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Vice GovernorOscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. (2010–2013) Raul "Boboy" C. Tupas (2013–2016) Christine S. Garin (2016–2019)1.00infobox
Arthur Defensor Sr.Vice GovernorRobert Maroma (1992–1995) Demetrio Sonza (1995–2001)1.00infobox

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