Biographical sketch
Media
Part of The Local Government Review
- Title
- Biographical sketch
- Language
- English
- Source
- I (10&11) October-November 1949
- Year
- 1949
- Subject
- Antonio, Sixto Jose, 1891-1961 – Biography
- Politicians -- Biography
- Mayors – Pasig City
- Rights
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- Abstract
- Dr. Sixto Antonio is a physician, was born in Bambang Pasig, Rizal, on April 6, 1891. He was the youngest son of the spouses Leocadio Antonio and Rafaela Jose. His political career began in 1922 when he was elected municipal councilor of his hometown; was thereafter chosen Municipal President by the electorate and twice re-elected to said office in two consecutive elections, and retired temporarily from politics. In 1946, he was appointed Governor of Rizal by President Manuel A. Roxas. His leadership was endorsed by his people in the last election for local offices, by giving him an overwhelming majority over his opponent Nacionalista candidate.