Jose Aspiras

Jose Diego Aspiras (August 18, 1924 – November 14, 1999) was a Filipino politician. He was a member of former President Ferdinand Marcos's cabinet, and was considered one of the most loyal political lieutenants from Marcos' “northern bloc” of political influence.^[1] He was the country's first Minister of Tourism, representative from La Union's 2nd district from 1969 to 1972 and from 1987 to 1998, and an assemblyman from La Union from 1984 to 1986. He is interred in the local Basilica Minore in Agoo, La Union.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Diego and the surname or paternal family name is Aspiras.

The Honourable Jose Aspiras
Aspiras official portrait during the 8th Congress.
Member of the House of Representatives from La Union's 2nd district
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Preceded by	District re-established
Succeeded by	Tomas Dumpit
In office December 30, 1969 – September 23, 1972
Preceded by	Epifanio Castillejos
Succeeded by	District abolished
Minister of Tourism
In office May 11, 1973 – February 25, 1986
President	Ferdinand Marcos
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Jose Antonio Gonzales
Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa
In office July 23, 1984 – March 25, 1986
Constituency	La Union
Personal details
Born	Jose Diego Aspiras (1924-08-18)August 18, 1924
Died	November 14, 1999(1999-11-14) (aged 75)
Resting place	Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity, Agoo, La Union
Political party	Lakas–NUCD (1995–1999)
Other political affiliations	NPC (1992–1995) Independent (1987–1992) KBL (1978–1987) Nacionalista (until 1978)

The Agoo-Baguio Road was formerly named "Jose D. Aspiras Highway" after him but was renamed to Palispis Highway on October 31, 2000, with the issuance of Republic Act 8971.^[2]

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  Portraits of Mr. & Mrs. Jose D. Aspiras at the Basilica of Our Lady of Charity.
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  Facade of the ancestral house and lot of the late Jose D. Aspiras (Mrs. Aspiras resides herein, (Agoo, La Union)
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  Frontage
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  Right facade