Isaac Lacson

Isaac Lacson (28 July 1889[1] - ) was a Filipino politician from Negros Occidental during the American occupation.

Isaac Lacson
Senator of the Philippines from the 8th District
In office
5 June 1934 – 16 September 1935
Serving with Gil Montilla
Preceded byFrancisco Zulueta
Succeeded byoffice abolished
Member of the House of Representatives from Negros Occidental's 3rd district
In office
2 June 1925 – 5 June 1928
Preceded byEliseo Limsiaco
Succeeded byEmilio Montilla
Governor of Negros Occidental
In office
16 October 1931 – 12 July 1934
Preceded byAgustin Ramos
Succeeded byRamon Severino
Personal details
Born(1889-07-28)July 28, 1889
Talisay, Negros Occidental, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Political partyNacionalista

Early life and education

Lacson was born on 12 December 1889 in Talisay, Negros Occidental to Aniceto Lacson, who became President of the Republic of Negros during the Philippine Revolution, and Rosario Araneta. He attended the Ateneo de Manila and graduated in 1910 from the San Juan de Letran College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[1]

Political career

In 1925, he was elected to the House of Representatives representing the 3rd district of Negros Occidental, serving until 1928. He then became Governor of Negros Occidental[1] from 1931 to 1934, when he was elected to the Philippine Senate as the representative of the 8th senatorial district composed of the Negros provinces, Antique and Palawan. He served in the Senate until its abolition in 1935.[2] As a senator, he served as chairman of the committees on banks and corporations and franchises.[1]

References
  1. "Isaac Lacson". Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  2. "The 8th Senatorial District". The Freeman. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2023.


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