Antonio Belo Explained

Antonio Belo y Villaruz
Office:Senator of the Philippines from the 7th District
Term Start:June 5, 1928
Term End:June 5, 1934
Alongside:Jose Ledesma
Ruperto Montinola
Predecessor:Jose Hontiveros
Successor:Potenciano TreƱas
Party:Nacionalista
Birth Date:11 January 1877
Birth Place:Panay, Capiz, Captaincy General of the Philippines

Antonio Belo y Villaruz was a Filipino lawyer and politician who became Senator of the Philippines during the American occupation.[1]

Early life and education

He was born in Panay, Capiz on January 11, 1877. He obtained the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws and subsequently worked as a lawyer.[2]

Political career

Belo held several legal and political positions such as municipal councilor of Romblon, Romblon; Justice of the Peace of Capiz, Capiz; and law clerk at the House of Representatives. In 1928, he was elected Senator from the 7th Senatorial District representing the provinces of Iloilo, Capiz and Romblon and served until 1934.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Previous Senators . SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
  2. Web site: Antonio Belo y Villaruz. 30 May 2023. Senate of the Philippines.