Crispin Beltran | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Anakpawis | |
In office June 30, 2004 – May 20, 2008 Serving with Rafael V. Mariano (2004–2007), Joel Manglungsod (2007–2008) | |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Bayan Muna | |
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Crispin Bertiz Beltran January 7, 1933 Bacacay, Albay, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, U.S. |
Died | May 20, 2008 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines | (aged 75)
Nationality | Philippines |
Political party | Bayan Muna (2001–2004) Anakpawis (2007–2008) |
Other political affiliations | Bagong Alyansang Makabayan |
Spouse | Rosario “Ka Osang” Soto |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
Profession | Labor leader |
Crispin Bertiz Beltran (January 7, 1933 – May 20, 2008), also known as Ka Bel, was a Filipino labor leader and legislator. A staunch critic of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, his imprisonment in 2006 and 2007 on disputed charges of rebellion and sedition drew international attention. He was a member of 13th Congress of the Philippines with the Anakpawis ("Toiling Masses") party-list and former chair of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), a militant and progressive labor movement.