Ramon Mitra Jr.
Ramon Mitra Jr. | |
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Mitra in 1986 | |
| 14th Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives | |
| In office July 27, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Nicanor Yñiguez (as Speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa) |
| Succeeded by | Jose de Venecia Jr. |
| House Minority Leader | |
| In office June 12, 1971 – January 24, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Justiniano Montano |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Felipe Jr. |
| Minister/Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office March 25, 1986 – March 9, 1987 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Salvador Escudero |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Dominguez III |
| Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Constituency | Palawan |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Palawan | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Amor Abueg Jr. |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| In office December 30, 1965 – December 30, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Gaudencio Abordo |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | at-large district |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1971 – September 23, 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ramon Villarosa Mitra Jr. February 4, 1928 Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | March 20, 2000 (aged 72) Makati, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | LDP (1988–2000) |
| Other political affiliations | LnB (1987–1988) PDP–Laban (1983–1987) Laban (1978–1983) Liberal (1965-1978) |
| Spouse | Cecilia Aldeguer Blanco |
| Children | 7, including Ramon III, Abraham and Raul |
| Alma mater | San Beda College (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ramon Villarosa Mitra Jr. (February 4, 1928 – March 20, 2000) was a Filipino statesman, diplomat, and pro-democracy activist. He served as speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992. Prior to that, he was Corazon Aquino's first minister of Agriculture from 1986 to 1987, a member of the Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986 and a senator during the 7th Congress.