Jose Altavas
Jose Altavas | |
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Altavas from the Philippine Education, published April 1917 | |
| Senator of the Philippines from the 7th district | |
| In office October 16, 1916 – June 6, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jose Hontiveros |
| Constitutional Convention Delegate | |
| In office 1934–1935 | |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Capiz's 2nd district | |
| In office October 16, 1907 – October 16, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Leocadio Pajarillo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz's 2nd district | |
| In office June 2, 1925 – June 5, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Agustín Aldea |
| Succeeded by | José A. Dorado |
| 4th Governor of Capiz | |
| In office 1910–1916 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Habana |
| Succeeded by | Jose Hontiveros |
| Member of the Capiz Provincial Board | |
| In office 1906–1907 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Altavas y Cortes September 11, 1877 Balete, Capiz, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | August 21, 1952 (aged 74) Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (1916-1952) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1907-1916) |
| Spouse | Socorro Barrios Laserna |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Jose Cortes Altavas (September 11, 1877 – August 21, 1952) was a Filipino politician, legislator and man of letters. He was a municipal councilman of Capiz (present day Roxas City, Capiz), provincial board member (1906–1907), representative (1907–1909 and 1925–1928), governor of Capiz (1910–1916), senator (1916 to 1922), and 1934 Constitutional Convention delegate.