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Helena Benitez (Helena Zoila Tirona Benitez) was born on 27 June, 1914 in Manila, Philippine Islands, is a Filipino Senator and civic leader (1914–2016). Discover Helena Benitez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 102 years old?
| Popular As |
Helena Zoila Tirona Benitez |
| Occupation |
Educator Politician |
| Age |
102 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
27 June, 1914 |
| Birthday |
27 June |
| Birthplace |
Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Date of death |
14 July, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Manila, Philippines |
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Helena Benitez Height, Weight & Measurements
At 102 years old, Helena Benitez height not available right now. We will update Helena Benitez's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Conrado Benitez (father)
Francisca Tirona (mother) |
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Not Available |
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Helena Benitez Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Helena Benitez worth at the age of 102 years old? Helena Benitez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Senator. She is from . We have estimated Helena Benitez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Senator |
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Timeline
Helena Zoila Tirona Benitez (June 27, 1914 – July 14, 2016) was a Filipina academic and administrator of the Philippine Women's University.
Benitez was born in Manila to Conrado Benitez, a pensionado to the United States and a member of the 1935 Constitutional Convention, and Francisca Tirona who was an educator and co-founder of Philippine Women's College in 1919.
This led to the Bayanihan's historic performance on October 13, 1959, at the Winter Garden Theater on Broadway, which paved the way for the Bayanian becoming the most prominent Filipino dance troupe of that time.
She served in the Senate of the Philippines from 1967 until Congress was closed when martial law was declared in 1972, and at the Batasang Pambansa from 1978 until it was abolished in 1986.
Benitez wrote several bills involving the promotion of Filipino national culture, including Republic Act 5871, which established commissions devoted to preserving cultural artifacts.
These commissions tried to revive indigenous arts and crafts through training, facilitation workshops, and funding institutions.
Benitez also founded the Bayanihan Dance Company.
Benitez was also the executive producer of the Bayanihan.
Benitez was proud of the fact that the Bayanihan had highly authentic costumes and instruments from Filipino "tribal" peoples.
She emphasized authenticity in the troupe's performance.
She founded the troupe to be evidence of Philippine culture to the world.
She negotiated a contract with Sol Hurok for the Bayanihan to perform on Broadway in New York City and got an exclusive endorsement from Philippine Presiden Carlos P. Garcia, designating the Bayanihan as the official representation of Filipino traditional dance to the Americas and Europe.
She graduated from Philippine Women's University and was a student at George Washington University (where she was Chair of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in 1969 and the first woman to serve as President of the UN Environment Program in 1975).
She also had took post graduate training from the University of Chicago and Iowa State University.
Benitez died on July 14, 2016, aged 102.
She was the oldest surviving Senator of the Philippines.
