Helena Benitez | |
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Member of the Batasang Pambansa from Cavite[1] | |
In office July 23, 1984 – March 25, 1986 Serving with Renato Dragon and Cesar Virata | |
Member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa from Region IV-A[1] | |
In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1967 – September 23, 1972 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Helena Zoila Tirona Benitez June 27, 1914 Manila, Philippine Islands |
Died | July 14, 2016 Manila, Philippines | (aged 102)
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Nacionalista (1967–1978) KBL (1978–1986) |
Relations | Marielle Javellana (niece) |
Parent(s) | Conrado Benitez (father) Francisca Tirona (mother) |
Alma mater | Philippine Women's University George Washington University University of Chicago Iowa State College |
Occupation | Educator Politician |
Helena Zoila Tirona Benitez[1] (June 27, 1914 – July 14, 2016) was a Filipina academic and administrator of the Philippine Women's University.