Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco
Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco | |
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Hontiveros-Lichauco with Essex (1953) | |
| Born | Maria Teresita Vicenta Pardo Hontiveros August 11, 1927 |
| Died | October 11, 2020 (aged 93) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine Crypt in Mariana, Quezon City |
| Other names | Tata Nita |
| Organization | Philippine Animal Welfare Society |
| Known for | Animal welfare advocacy |
| Spouse | Alejandro Aurelio Nieva Lichauco |
| Father | Jose Hontiveros |
| Relatives | Daisy Avellana (sister) Eduardo Hontiveros (brother) Lamberto Avellana (brother-in-law) Jose Mari Avellana (nephew) Risa Hontiveros (niece) Pia Hontiveros (niece) |
Maria Teresita Vicenta Pardo Hontiveros-Lichauco (August 11, 1927 – October 11, 2020), also known as Nita or Tata, was the president of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society. Her campaigns contributed to the passing of the Republic Act 8485 and the Animal Welfare Act of 1998. She was known as the Mother of Animal Welfare in the Philippines.
In addition to her advocacy work, she was from a well-connected Filipino family. Hontiveros-Lichauco was the daughter of a senator, and her husband was a representative at the Philippine Constitutional Convention of 1971. Two of her siblings also went on to have notable careers in acting and music.