Terry Adevoso
Filipino war hero / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eleuterio "Terry" Adevoso, also known by his nom de guerre, "Terry Magtanggol" (February 20, 1922 – March 22, 1975) was a Filipino war hero famous for his role as leader[1][2][3] and co-founder of Hunters ROTC guerilla unit[4][5] during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.[6]: 206 [7]
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Eleuterio Adevoso | |
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Secretary of Labor | |
In office March 10, 1954 – April 21, 1954 | |
President | Ramon Magsaysay |
Preceded by | Jose Figueras |
Succeeded by | Angel M. Castaño |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-02-20)February 20, 1922 |
Died | March 22, 1975(1975-03-22) (aged 53) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Liberal |
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He was appointed as Secretary of Labor in 1954, under the term of President Ramon Magsaysay. He ran for the Philippine Senate in 1959, but lost.
As a member of the opposition, Adevoso was arrested upon the declaration of Martial Law in September 1972. He was only released in September 1974 after languishing in jail as a political prisoner for two years.[8]