Leonides Sarao Virata | |
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Chairman of the Development Bank of the Philippines | |
In office 1970 – July 14, 1976 | |
Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
Succeeded by | JV de Ocampo |
Secretary of Commerce and Industry | |
In office 1969–1970 | |
President | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Marcelo Balatbat |
Succeeded by | Ernesto Maceda |
Personal details | |
Born | Imus, Cavite, Philippines Islands | April 22, 1918
Died | July 14, 1976 Houston, Texas, United States | (aged 58)
Spouse | Marie Theresa Lammoglia |
Relations | Cesar Virata (half-nephew) Leonardo S. Sarao (relative) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Luis Virata Agapita Sarao |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines (LL.B, MBA) |
Occupation | Economist |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Merit (Posthumous) |
Leonides Sarao Virata (April 22, 1918 – July 14, 1976) was a Filipino economist. During his lifetime, he served as executive officer of various government and private companies in the country. He was appointed the secretary of the Department of Commerce and Industry from 1969 to 1970 and then chairman of the Development Bank of the Philippines from 1970 till his death in 1976. He hailed from the city of Imus in Cavite province.