Augurio Abeto

Augurio Marañon Abeto (January 21, 1904 – January 27, 1977) was an essayist in Hiligaynon during the Golden Age of Hiligaynon Literature.^[1] He was also a lawyer and politician, serving as a Municipal President (modern equivalent to Mayor) during 1940s and the representative for Negros Occidental's 3rd district from 1949 to 1953.^[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marañon and the surname or paternal family name is Abeto.

Augurio Abeto
Abeto official portrait during the 2nd Congress.
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Negros Occidental's 3rd district
In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1953
Preceded by	Eliseo Limsiaco
Succeeded by	Agustín Gatuslao
Personal details
Born	Augurio Marañon Abeto (1904-01-21)January 21, 1904 Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, Philippine Islands
Died	January 27, 1977(1977-01-27) (aged 73)
Political party	Liberal

He is the composer of the Visayan song, Dalawidaw.