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Alejandro Almendras (Alejandro Durano Almendras) was born on 27 February, 1919 in Danao, Cebu, Philippine Islands, is a Filipino politician. Discover Alejandro Almendras's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

Popular As Alejandro Durano Almendras
Occupation Politician
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 27 February 1919
Birthday 27 February
Birthplace Danao, Cebu, Philippine Islands
Date of death 4 August, 1995
Died Place N/A
Nationality Philippines

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1919

Alejandro Durano Almendras (27 February 1919 – 4 August 1995) was a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines.

He was also governor of the then united Davao province.

Almendras was born in Danao, Cebu on February 27, 1919, to Paulo Almendras and Elisea Mercado Durano.

1923

At age 23, Almendras was named as commander of the 88th Infantry Regiment of the Cebu Area Command.

1938

He finished his secondary education studies at the Cebu Provincial High in 1938.

1941

He attended the Far Eastern University taking up aeronautical engineering as his college degree but his studies was interrupted in 1941 due to World War II.

After the war, Almendras went back to his studies and attended Mindanao Colleges in Davao City.

Almendras was enlisted with the Philippine Army Air Corps during the World War II.

Following the surrender of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) to the Japanese Imperial Army, he went back to Cebu and served under the command of Col. James M. Cushing.

1951

In 1951, Almendras who was a third-year law student at Mindanao Colleges at that time ran for governor of Davao province against incumbent Ricardo D. Miranda of Liberal Party, who took office in 1948 and the first elected governor since the aftermath of World War II.

1955

Almendras became the youngest governor in the country at that time and was re-elected again in 1955.

1958

After the war, Almendras was awarded the Outstanding Veteran in 1958 for his contribution for the country during the war.

Almendras served as governor until 1958, when he was succeeded by Vicente Duterte.

The foreign correspondents’ Association of the Philippines conferred him with the "Outstanding Governor" award.

1959

For the 1959 senatorial election, Almendras was named as part of the senatorial slate of the Nacionalista Party of the then incumbent President Carlos P. Garcia.

On May 8, 1959, months later after he was named part of the slate, Almendras was appointed as the first secretary of the Department of General Services by President Garcia.

In early February 1959, Almendras was named as the "Most Outstanding Cabinet Member” by the Confederation of Filipino Veterans.

At the 1959 senatorial elections on November 10, Almendras was elected as senator taking up the eight and last slot for the position.

1971

He was re-elected in 1971, and served as senator until 1972.

After the declaration of Martial Law by Ferdinand Marcos, Almendras became a Member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa representing Southern Mindanao or Region XI.

1978

He served the position from June 12, 1978, until June 5, 1984.

1995

Almendras died on August 4, 1995, due to a lingering illness.

The senators of the 10th Congress of the Philippines credited him for the passing of Republic Act 3018 which nationalized the rice and corn industry and the law that is responsible for the foundation of the Veterans Bank.

Then house speaker, Jose de Venecia Jr.. noted his role for the partition of Davao province which he said brought socio-economic development in area which was part of the former province.

Due to his work and the resulting province Almendras is known as the "Father of Davao".

Almendras was married to Caridad Cabahug of Borbon, Cebu with whom he had seven children.