Manuel P. Manahan | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1967 | |
| Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs | |
| In office 1955–1957 | |
| President | Ramon Magsaysay Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Jaime Velasquez |
| Succeeded by | Eleuterio Capaspas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Perez Manahan January 1, 1916 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | May 18, 1994 (aged 78) Caba, La Union, Philippines |
| Political party | Independent (1969-1994) |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive (1957–1969) Nacionalista (until 1957) |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila (BA) |
| Profession | Journalist, businessman |
Manuel Perez Manahan (January 1, 1916 – May 18, 1994) was a Filipino politician, journalist, businessman, and rural development advocate. He was a key government official during the administration of president Ramon Magsaysay, best known for his stint as the head of the Presidential Complaints and Action Commission. Together with Raul Manglapus, he co-founded the Progressive Party and served as its presidential candidate in 1957. He also served as Senator of the Philippines from 1961 until 1967.