John Henry Osmeña
Filipino politician (1935–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Renner and the surname or paternal family name is Osmeña.
John Henry Renner Osmeña (January 17, 1935 – February 2, 2021), also known as Sonny Osmeña or simply John Osmeña, was the grandson of Philippine President Sergio Osmeña. He served as a senator of the Philippines from 1971 to 1972, 1987 to 1995, and 1998 to 2004. He was the last surviving senator of the 7th Congress, the last Congress before martial law.
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John Henry R. Osmeña | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995 | |
In office December 30, 1971 – September 23, 1972 | |
18th President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines | |
In office June 29, 1999 – July 12, 2000 | |
President | Joseph Estrada |
Preceded by | Blas Ople |
Succeeded by | Blas Ople |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Cebu | |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Pablo Garcia |
Succeeded by | Antonio Yapha Jr. |
Constituency | 3rd district |
In office December 30, 1969 – December 30, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Jose Briones |
Succeeded by | Crisologo Abines |
Constituency | 2nd district |
Mayor of Toledo | |
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
Vice Mayor | Antonio Yapha Jr. |
Preceded by | Aurelio Espinosa |
Succeeded by | Marjorie Perales |
Mayor of Cebu City | |
In office March 25, 1986 – March 19, 1987 | |
Vice Mayor | Jose Veloso Cuenco |
Preceded by | Ronald Duterte |
Succeeded by | Jose Veloso Cuenco (OIC) |
Vice Mayor of Cebu City | |
In office January 3, 1968[1] – December 30, 1969 | |
Mayor | Eulogio Borres |
Preceded by | Eulogio Borres |
Succeeded by | Jose Rodriguez |
Councilor of Cebu City | |
In office December 30, 1963 – December 30, 1967 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Henry Renner Osmeña (1935-01-17)January 17, 1935 Cebu, Cebu, Philippine Islands |
Died | February 2, 2021(2021-02-02) (aged 86) Cebu City, Philippines |
Political party | Independent (2004, 2015–2021) |
Other political affiliations | UNO (2007–2009) NPC (1992–2007, 2012–2015) Liberal (1963–1992; 2009–2012)[2] |
Spouse | Lucy Urgello (separated) |
Children | John Gregory Urgello Osmena |
Alma mater | University of San Carlos (BS) University of the Philippines International Social Development Institution |
Occupation | Politician |
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In Cebu City, he started out as a city councilor in 1963, became the vice-mayor in 1967 and was elected to the House of Representatives representing the 2nd district the year after. He was the mayor of Toledo, Cebu from 2013 to 2019.