Ronald Regis Duterte (January 15, 1934 – June 26, 2016) was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Cebu City from 1983 to 1986. Prior to becoming mayor, he served as the vice mayor of the said city from 1980 to 1983 and was a member of the City Council for three consecutive terms from 1963 to 1980.
Ronald Duterte | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Cebu City | |
| In office 1983 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Vice Mayor | Vicente Kintanar Jr. |
| Preceded by | Florentino Solon |
| Succeeded by | John Henry Osmeña (OIC) |
| Vice Mayor of Cebu City | |
| In office December 31, 1980 – 1983 | |
| Mayor | Florentino Solon |
| Preceded by | Eulogio Borres |
| Succeeded by | Vicente Kintanar Jr. |
| Member of the Cebu City Council | |
| In office December 31, 1963 – December 31, 1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Regis Duterte January 15, 1934 Cebu, Cebu, Philippine Islands |
| Died | June 26, 2016 (aged 82) Cebu City, Philippines |
| Political party | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| Spouse | Gloria Parinas Duterte |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Rodrigo Duterte (cousin) |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Early life and education
editDuterte was the son of Ramon Gonzales Duterte Sr. and Rosario Regis. His father was the brother of Vicente Duterte, former mayor of Danao and governor of Davao, making him a first cousin of the 16th Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.[1][2]
He was admitted to the Philippine Bar on March 2, 1956.[3] He later earned a master's degree in comparative law at Columbia Law School of Columbia University and in 1960, a doctor of laws at the Universidad de Madrid.[1]
Political career
editHe started his political career as councilor after winning in the 1963 elections under the group of Sergio Osmeña Jr. He went on to be re-elected in 1967 and in 1971, where he placed first among candidates for councilor.[4] As councilor, Duterte authored 44 ordinances.[4] In 1980, he became the fourth elected vice mayor of Cebu City.[1][5]
Then mayor Florentino Solon had to resign from his position in 1983 after he was appointed by then president Ferdinand Marcos to become Deputy Minister of Health. This led to Duterte's accession into office as mayor with Vicente Kintanar Jr., who was then the city's first-rank councilor, becoming the city's new vice mayor.[6] Duterte was a member of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan.[7][8]
Post-mayoral career
editAfter his stint as mayor, Duterte in 1991 became the president of then University of Southern Philippines (USP) and later on as dean of its college of law. As university president, he led the gradual reopening of USP's college operations.[1][9][10]
Personal life
editDuterte was married to Gloria Parinas, the 1964 Miss Hawaii Filipina.[11] They had three children namely Kathleen Genevieve, Christian Alison and Ronald Patrick II.[1]
Death
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Oaminal, Clarence Paul (August 14, 2019). "Ronald R. Duterte, doctor of laws and Cebu City mayor". The Freeman. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Ronald Regis Duterte, Sr". Geni. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Oaminal, Clarence Paul (June 22, 2016). "The Cebuano governors of Davao (Part 2)". The Freeman. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c Birondo, Cristina (November 25, 2005). "Colleagues bid farewell to former Mayor Duterte". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "The Osmeñas and Dutertes of Cebu". The Freeman. September 28, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
Ronald Duterte was elected Cebu City vice mayor in 1980 and became mayor in 1983 when Dr. Florentino Solon was appointed by President Marcos as Director of the Nutrition Center of the Philippines.
- ^ Parco, Bernadette (January 4, 2013). "Veteran media practitioner dies from a heart attack". SunStar Cebu. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
In 1983, June, as first councilor, became vice mayor when then mayor Florentino Solon was appointed health minister. Then vice mayor Ronald Duterte replaced Solon.
- ^ Williams, Nick Jr. (February 3, 1986). "Machinery in Disarray : Fragile Bonds of Aquino's Ticket Evident in Key City". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Nick Jr. (January 29, 1986). "'Godfather' Ensures Vote for Marcos". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "USPF TASSEL 2010-2011" (PDF). issuu.com. uspfalumnirelations. June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
On November 20, 2005 the University President, Dr. Ronald R. Duterte passed away.
- ^ "The law school with a heart". uspf.edu.ph. University of Southern Philippines Foundation. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "The United Filipino Community Council Queens 'Miss Hawaii Filipina'" (PDF). Hawaii Filipino News. January 4, 1978. p. 4. Retrieved November 23, 2020.