Eduardo Joson
Eduardo Joson | |
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Official Portrait of Governor Eduardo L. Joson | |
| 24th Governor of Nueva Ecija | |
| In office December 30, 1959 – 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Amado Aleta |
| Succeeded by | Emmanuel T. Santos |
| In office June 30, 1988 – August 9, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel T. Santos |
| Succeeded by | Narciso S. Nario Sr. |
| Mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija | |
| In office December 30, 1947 – December 30, 1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1919 Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands |
| Died | August 9, 1990 (aged 71) Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija |
| Other political affiliations | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| Spouse | Araceli Noriel |
| Children | 6, including Tomas III and Eduardo Nonato |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | USAFFE |
| Commands | Squadron 213 |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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Eduardo "Tatang" Lopez Joson Sr. (August 5, 1919 – August 9, 1990) was a captain of Filipino guerrillas during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II. He later became the mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija and eventually the governor of Nueva Ecija in a span of 31 years until his death in 1990, making him the second longest serving politician serving one government position in the country.
During his governorship, he founded a local political party, Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija.