Jose Altavas

Jose Altavas
Senator of the Philippines from the 7th district
In office
1916–1922
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJose Hontiveros
Constitutional Convention Delegate
In office
1934–1935
Member of the Philippine Assembly from Capiz's 2nd district
In office
1907–1909
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byLeocadio Pajarillo
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz's 2nd district
In office
1925–1927
Preceded byAgustín Aldea
Succeeded byJosé A. Dorado
Governor of Capiz
In office
1910–1916
Preceded byAntonio Habana
Succeeded byJose Hontiveros
Member of the Capiz Provincial Board
In office
1906–1907
Personal details
Born
Jose Altavas y Cortes

(1877-09-11)September 11, 1877
Balete, Capiz, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedAugust 21, 1952(1952-08-21) (aged 74)
Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines
Political partyNacionalista Party (1916 onwards)
Independent (c. 1907)
SpouseSocorro Barrios Laserna
Children7
Alma mater
ProfessionLawyer

Jose Cortes Altavas (September 11, 1877 – August 21, 1952) was a Filipino politician, legislator and man of letters. He was a municipal councilman of Capiz (present day Roxas City, Capiz), provincial board member (1906–1907), representative (1907–1909 and 1925–1927), governor of Capiz (1910–1916), senator (1916 to 1922), and 1934 Constitutional Convention delegate.