Alejandro Almendras
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Durano and the surname or paternal family name is Almendras.
Alejandro Durano Almendras (27 February 1919 – 4 August 1995) was a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines. He was also governor of the then united Davao province.
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Alejandro Almendras | |
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Member of the House of Representatives from Davao del Sur's 1st district | |
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Juanito Camasura Jr. |
Succeeded by | Alejandro Almendras Jr. |
Governor of Davao del Sur | |
In office 1986 – February 2, 1988 | |
Succeeded by | Douglas Cagas |
Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa | |
In office July 23, 1984 – March 25, 1986 Serving with Douglas Cagas | |
Constituency | Davao del Sur |
Member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa | |
In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
Constituency | Region XI |
Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1959 – September 23, 1972 | |
Governor of Davao | |
In office 1951–1958 | |
Preceded by | Ricardo D. Miranda |
Succeeded by | Vicente Duterte |
Personal details | |
Born | Alejandro Durano Almendras (1919-02-27)February 27, 1919 Danao, Cebu, Philippine Islands |
Died | August 4, 1995(1995-08-04) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Lakas–NUCD (1992–1995) |
Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1951-1978; 1987-1992) KBL (1978–1986) |
Spouse | Caridad Cabahug |
Children | 7 |
Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Branch/service | Philippine Commonwealth Army |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel[1] |
Unit | Philippine Army Air Corps (1941–1942) |
Commands | 88th Infantry Regiment (Cebu Area Command) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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