Bartolome C. Cabangbang | |
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Member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa | |
In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
Constituency | Region VII |
Member of the House of Representatives from Bohol's 2nd district | |
In office December 30, 1953 – December 30, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Simeon Toribio |
Succeeded by | Jose Zafra |
Personal details | |
Born | Bohol, Philippine Islands | October 23, 1917
Died | September 12, 1985 Loon, Bohol, Philippines | (aged 67)
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Federal (1981) |
Other political affiliations | Pusyon Bisaya (1978–1984) Nacionalista (1949–1978) |
Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy Far Eastern University (LL.B) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Soldier, lawyer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force Bureau of Constabulary United States Marine Corps Philippine Army Air Corps |
Rank | Colonel (Philippines) Major (United States) |
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Battles/wars | |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit |
Bartolome C. Cabangbang (23 October 1917 – 12 September 1985) was a Filipino soldier, war hero and politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives on behalf of the province of Bohol. He was also a candidate for President of the Federal Party, and campaigned for the Philippines to become the 51st state of the United States of America during the 1981 presidential elections, but lost to reelectionist incumbent Ferdinand Marcos.