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Maria Kalaw Katigbak
Filipino politician and former beauty queen / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maria Kalaw Katigbak (born Maria Villanueva Kalaw; February 14, 1912 – December 10, 1992) was a Filipina politician, journalist and beauty queen. She served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1961 to 1967 during the Fifth Congress.
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Maria Kalaw Katigbak | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1967 | |
Chairperson of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures | |
In office 1981–1985 | |
Preceded by | Ma. Rocio Atienza de Vega |
Succeeded by | Manuel Morato |
Personal details | |
Born | Maria Villanueva Kalaw (1912-02-14)February 14, 1912 Manila, Philippine Islands |
Died | December 10, 1992(1992-12-10) (aged 80) Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Dr. Jose R. Katigbak |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines University of Michigan University of Santo Tomas |
Occupation | Journalist |
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