Wilma Tiamzon
Philippine politician (1952–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is unknown, the birth surname or paternal family name is Austria, and the marital name is Tiamzon.
Wilma Tiamzon (née Austria; 21 December 1952 – August 22, 2022) was a Filipino political organizer and until her arrest in March 2014 by Philippine security forces, believed to be the Secretary-General of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA).[2][3]
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Wilma Tiamzon | |
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Born | Wilma Austria (1952-12-21)December 21, 1952[1] |
Died | August 22, 2022(2022-08-22) (aged 69) Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines |
Cause of death | Explosion |
Nationality | Filipino |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
Years active | 1968–2022 |
Known for | leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army |
Political party | Communist Party of the Philippines |
Spouse | Benito Tiamzon |
Military career | |
Allegiance | New People's Army |
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