Teofisto Guingona, Jr.
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Teofisto Guingona, Jr.
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| In office February 7, 2001 – June 30, 2004 |
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| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Noli de Castro |
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| Born | July 4, 1928 San Juan, Rizal |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Independent (Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats until 2003) |
| Spouse | Ruth de Lara (incumbent mayor of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental) |
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Other positions in Government
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Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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| In office 2001 – 2002 |
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Senator of the Philippines
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| In office 1998 – 2001 |
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Secretary of Justice
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| In office 1995 – 1998 |
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Executive Secretary
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| In office 1993 – 1995 |
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Senator of the Philippines
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| In office 1987 – 1993 |
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Chairman, Commission on Audit
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| In office 1986 – 1987 |
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Teofisto Tayko Guingona, Jr. (born July 4, 1928 in San Juan, Rizal) was the Vice President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2004 during the first term of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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[edit] Biography
Teofisto Gungona was born on July 4, 1928 in San Juan, Rizal, and was raised in Marawi City in Mandanao. His parents were former assemblyman, senator, judge and commissioner of Mindanao and Sulu, Atty. Teofisto Guingona, Sr. of Iloilo and Josefa Tayko of Negros Oriental.
Guingona took his primary and secondary education at the Ateneo de Cagayan. He then earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he later taught law, political science and history.
He is married to Ruth de Lara, the mayor of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. His son, Teofisto III (TG) is the incumbent representative from Bukidnon.
Guingona was elected to the Senate in 1987, and re-elected in 1992. In 1993 he was appointed Executive Secretary, then he was appointed secretary of the Department of Justice in 1995. In 1998 he was again elected senator. During his time as senator, he had served as Senate Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate President Pro-Tempore.
In 2001, following the EDSA II Revolution, Guingona was appointed vice-president by president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He also concurrently served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs. During his time as vice-president, he was often at odds with Arroyo, particularly over foreign policy. He lost his Foreign Affairs post soon after.
In the 2004 Philippine elections, Guingona did not run for the full-term election and was succeeded by Noli de Castro. In that election, he controversially supported the presidential bid of opposition candidate Fernando Poe, Jr., who lost. Guingona is considered a political butterfly. He switched his support from the opposition to President Arroyo after accepting the post of Ambassador to China. True to color, he resigned two months later that position when he thought the Hyatt 11 group would acquire power. It was another great political miscalculation on his part. To be in the limelight, Guingona continues to take part in anti-administration political activities.
On December 13, 2007, the Makati City court dismissed Rebellion cases against Teofisto Guingona, Jr.,and others.[1]
Guingona wrote his 346-page book, “Fight for the Filipino,” which contains his memoirs. It is set for launching on July 4, 2008, his 80th birthday, at Manila Hotel.[2]
[edit] External links
- Office of the Vice President of the Philippines - Guingona (2001-2004)
- Senate of the Philippines - Teofisto Guingona's Profile
[edit] References
- Zaide, Sonia M. (2001). The Philippines: A Unique Nation 3rd Ed., All Nations Publishing.
[edit] Notes
| Preceded by Demetrio G. Demetria |
Secretary of Justice of the Philippines May 20, 1995 – February 3, 1998 |
Succeeded by Silvestre H. Bello III |
| Preceded by Domingo Siazon, Jr. |
Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines 2001–2002 |
Succeeded by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
Vice President of the Philippines 2001–2004 |
Succeeded by Noli de Castro |
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