Ronald Duterte

Ronald Regis Duterte (January 15, 1934 – November 20, 2005) 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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Regis and the surname or paternal family name is Duterte.
Ronald Duterte
Mayor of Cebu City
In office
1983 – March 25, 1986
Vice MayorVicente Kintanar Jr.
Preceded byFlorentino Solon
Succeeded byJohn Henry Osmeña
Vice Mayor of Cebu City
In office
December 31, 1980 – 1983
Succeeded byVicente Kintanar Jr.
Member of the Cebu City Council
In office
December 31, 1963 – December 31, 1980
Personal details
Born
Ronald Regis Duterte

(1934-01-15)January 15, 1934
DiedNovember 20, 2005(2005-11-20) (aged 71)
Political partyKilusang Bagong Lipunan
SpouseGloria Parinas Duterte
Children
  • Kathleen Genevieve Duterte
  • Christian Alison Duterte
  • Ronald Patrick Duterte II
RelativesRodrigo Duterte (cousin)
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer

Early life and education

Duterte was the son of Ramon Gonzales Duterte and Rosario Regis. His father is the brother of Vicente Duterte, former mayor of Danao and governor of Davao, making him a first cousin of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.[1]

He was admitted to the Philippine Bar on March 2, 1956.[2] 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

He 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.[3] As councilor, Duterte authored 44 ordinances.[3] In 1980, he became the fourth elected vice mayor of Cebu City.[1][4]

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.[5] Duterte was a member of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan.[6][7]

Post-mayoral career

After 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][8][9]

Personal life

Duterte was married to Gloria Parinas, the 1964 Miss Hawaii Filipina.[10] They had three children namely Kathleen Genevieve, Christian Alison and Ronald Patrick II.[1]

Death

Duterte died at the age of 71 on November 20, 2005.[3][8]

References
  1. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (August 14, 2019). "Ronald R. Duterte, doctor of laws and Cebu City mayor". The Freeman. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  2. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (June 22, 2016). "The Cebuano governors of Davao (Part 2)". The Freeman. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  3. Birondo, Cristina (November 25, 2005). "Colleagues bid farewell to former Mayor Duterte". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  4. "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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Williams, Nick Jr. (January 29, 1986). "'Godfather' Ensures Vote for Marcos". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  8. "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.
  9. "The law school with a heart". uspf.edu.ph. University of Southern Philippines Foundation. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  10. "The United Filipino Community Council Queens 'Miss Hawaii Filipina'" (PDF). Hawaii Filipino News. January 4, 1978. p. 4. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
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