Ramon Bagatsing

Ramon Bagatsing
Bagatsing in 1971
17th Mayor of Manila
In office
January 1, 1972 – February 28, 1986
Vice MayorMartin Isidro (1972–1975)
James Barbers (1976–1986)
Preceded byAntonio Villegas
Succeeded byMel Lopez (OIC)
3rd President of the University of the City of Manila
In office
June 1, 1978 – October 27, 1982
Preceded byConsuelo Blanco
Succeeded byJose Villanueva
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Manila's 3rd district
In office
December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1965
Preceded byArturo Tolentino
Succeeded bySergio Loyola
In office
December 30, 1969 – January 1, 1972
Preceded bySergio Loyola
Succeeded byVacant
Post later held by Leonardo Fugoso
Personal details
Born
Ramon Delaraga Bagatsing

(1916-08-19)August 19, 1916
Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines[a]
DiedFebruary 14, 2006(2006-02-14) (aged 89)
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting placeManila South Cemetery, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Political partyLDP (1992)
KBL (1978–1986)
Liberal (1957–1978)
Spouses
Corazon Belmonte
(m. 1939; died 1944)
Juanita Sevilla
(m. 1944; died 1998)
Domestic partnerZenaida Lazaro
RelationsRaymond Bagatsing (grandson)
RK Bagatsing (grandson)
Hyram Bagatsing (grandson)
Children13, including (Ramon Jr. and Amado[1])
Alma materPhilippine Law School (LL.M, DCL)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer
AwardsAmerican Defense Ribbon
Philippine Defense Ribbon
Philippine Liberation Medal
Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal
Plaque of the Silver
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
 United States
Branch/service USAFFE
Years of service1941–1946
RankMajor
Battles/warsWorld War II
Police career
Allegiance Philippines
Department
Service years1939–1941
RankPatrolman

Ramon Delaraga Bagatsing Sr. (August 19, 1916 – February 14, 2006) was a Filipino politician, He was the only Filipino of Indian ancestry and person with disability (an amputee) who served as 17th Mayor of Manila from 1971 to 1986. Bagatsing held the unique distinction of being the only person to survive both the Bataan Death March and the Plaza Miranda bombing in 1971. He was the military hero for the Liberation of Manila during the Second World War.

Before occupying the city's highest office, Bagatsing served as a Representative to Congress for Manila, member of Cabinet, lawyer, lay minister, and policeman. He earned the moniker "The Incorruptible" for his clean record in public service and for his unwavering anti-graft and corruption stance.


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  1. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (2018-10-16). "Erap, Lim, Isko: A three-corner fight for Manila mayoral post". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2022-07-04.