Benjamin Dy

Benjamin Dy (September 22, 1952 – February 16, 2013) was a Filipino politician who served as Governor of Isabela.^[1] Dy was a member of the Dy political clan, whose members have held various elective posts in the province since the 1960s.

Benjamin G. Dy
Mayor of Cauayan, Isabela
In office July 1, 2010 – February 16, 2013
Preceded by	Caesar Dy Sr.
Succeeded by	Bartolome A. Malillin
In office February 1, 1988 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by	Simeon Tomas Dela Cruz
Succeeded by	Faustino Dy III
In office 1983–1986
Preceded by	Carlos Uy
Succeeded by	Diosdado Ramirez
Governor of Isabela
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by	Faustino Dy Sr.
Succeeded by	Faustino Dy Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1952-09-22)September 22, 1952 Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines
Died	February 16, 2013(2013-02-16) (aged 60) St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Political party	Nationalist People's Coalition
Spouse	Cecilia M. Dy
Children	17
Residence	Cauayan, Isabela
Occupation	Politician

Early life

Benjamin G. Dy, Sr. was born in Cauayan, Isabela on September 22, 1952. The eldest among the children of the political patriarch Faustino Dy Sr. and Natividad Guzman-Dy, the mayor was known to be the most low-profile among the Dy siblings.

Family

Personal life

Benjamin Dy had a wife, Cecilia M. Dy, and 17 children:

• Benjamin Dy, Jr.
• Maria Carmina Natividad Dy
• Bryan Ferdinand Dy
• Bernard Faustino Dy
• Benjamin "Carlo" Dy
• Bien Francis Dy
• Cheyene Dy
• Fermarc Dy
• Benjamin Dy III
• Kaye Isabella Dy
• Benjamin Victor IV
• Tara Dy
• Benjamin "Isabelo" Dy V
• Benjamin "Charles" Dy VI
• Jamine Yssa Dy
• Selene Isabelle Dy
• Benedict Dy

Relatives

Several of Dy's relatives became prominent public figures in their own right:

• Faustino N. Dy, Sr. (father) Governor (1971–1986, 1988-1992) of Isabela and Mayor (1964-1971) of Cauayan
• Faustino G. Dy, Jr. (brother) Representative of the 3rd District of Isabela (1992-2001); Governor (2001-2004)
• Faustino Dy III (brother). Representative of the 3rd District of Isabela (2001-2010), Mayor of Cauayan (1992-2001), and Governor of Isabela (2010–2019)
• Caesar G. Dy (brother). Mayor of Cauayan City (2001–2010)
• Napoleon S. Dy (brother). Mayor of Alicia (2001–2010), and Representative of the 3rd District of Isabela (2010–2019)
• Victor G. Dy (brother). Barangay captain of San Fermin, Cauayan (2001–2004)
• Arlene Dy-Maranan (sister)
• Eloisa Dy-Valle (sister)

Political life

Benjamin Dy served as Isabela governor from 1992 to 2001. Dy was supposed to run as Cauayan mayor in the 2013 midterm elections, but was replaced by his son Bernard because of an ailment.

Death

Ben Dy died on February 16, 2013, due to complications from recurring emphysema at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Metro Manila.

References

1. Lagasca, Charlie (2013-02-17). "Ex-Isabela gov dies at 61 | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.