Roseller T. Lim | |
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Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals of the Philippines | |
In office 1973 – July 5, 1976 | |
Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1963 | |
Member of the House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's at-large district | |
In office December 30, 1953 – December 30, 1955 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Canuto M.S. Enerio |
Member of the House of Representatives from Zamboanga's at-large district | |
In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Juan S. Alano |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Zamboanga, Zamboanga Province, Philippine Islands | February 9, 1915
Died | July 5, 1976 Makati, Philippines[1] | (aged 61)
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Liberal (1965–1976) |
Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1949–1965) |
Spouse | Amy Schuck |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Silliman University (AA, LL.B) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Roseller Tarroza Lim (February 9, 1915 – July 5, 1976) was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals Justice from his appointment in 1973 until his death. Lim was known as the "Great Filibuster," after he filibustered for more than 18 hours in an attempt to prevent the election of Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Senate.[2][3]