Arsenio Climaco

Arsenio Veloso Climaco (Toledo, June 24, 1870– Cebu City, November 15, 1952), the son of Valeriano (sibling of former governor Juan Clímaco) and Gliceria Veloso, was born on June 24, 1870^[1] and grandson of Juan F. Climaco.^[2] Arsenio Climaco, who married Juanita Osmeña,^[3] was the Governor of Cebu province, Philippines^[4] from 1923 until 1930,^[5] succeeding Manuel Roa. The Great Depression began during his tenure, and he worked on repairing infrastructure damaged by a typhoon.^[6] He died on November 15, 1952.^[7] On September 10, 1968, the Cebu City Council renamed Orchid Street as Gov. Arsenio Climaco Street.^[4]

The Honorable Arsenio V. Climaco
6th Governor of Cebu
In office 1923–1930
Preceded by	Manuel A. Roa
Succeeded by	Mariano Jesús D. Cuenco
Personal details
Born	June 24, 1870
Died	November 15, 1952 (Aged 82)
Nationality	Filipino
Relations	Juan Faller Climaco (grandfather)