Bonifacio Gillego
Bonifacio H. Gillego | |
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Gillego official portrait during the 8th Congress. | |
| Member of House of Representatives of the Philippines from Sorsogon's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Rodolfo F. Gonzales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bonifacio Hubilla Gillego June 5, 1921 Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippine Islands |
| Died | August 1, 2002 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| Spouse | Dolores Perez Gillego |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University Johns Hopkins University |
| Profession |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Rank | Colonel Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Bonifacio Hubilla Gillego (June 5, 1921 – August 1, 2002) was a Philippine politician, military officer, and author. He served in the Philippine House of Representatives for three terms (1987–1998), representing the 2nd Legislative District of Sorsogon. "Boni" was one of the Framers of the 1987 Constitution. He had also served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1970.
For his resistance against the Marcos dictatorship, which led to a 14-year exile from the country, Gillego is one of the heroes honored by having his name etched at the wall of remembrance at the Philippines' Bantayog ng mga Bayani, which honors the martyrs and heroes who fought the authoritarian regime of Ferdinand Marcos.