John Henry Osmeña
John Henry Renner Osmeña (January 17, 1936 – February 2, 2021), also known as Sonny Osmeña or simply John Osmeña, was the grandson of Philippine President Sergio Osmeña. He was Senator of the Philippines from 1971 to 1972, 1987 to 1995, and 1998 to 2004.
John Henry R. Osmeña | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995 | |
In office December 30, 1971 – September 23, 1972 | |
18th President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines | |
In office October 10, 1996 – July 12, 2000 | |
President | Joseph Estrada |
Preceded by | Blas Ople |
Succeeded by | Blas Ople |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Cebu's 3rd District | |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Pablo Garcia |
Succeeded by | Antonio Yapha, Jr. |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Cebu's 2nd District | |
In office December 30, 1969 – December 30, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Jose Briones |
Succeeded by | Crisologo Abines |
Vice Mayor of Cebu City | |
In office December 30, 1965 – December 30, 1969 | |
Member of the Cebu City Council | |
In office December 30, 1963 – December 30, 1965 | |
Mayor of Toledo | |
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Aurelio Espinosa |
Succeeded by | Marjorie Perales |
Personal details | |
Born | Cebu City, Philippine Islands | January 17, 1936
Died | February 2, 2021 Cebu City, the Philippines | (aged 85)
Political party | Liberal Party (1963–1992; 2009–2021)[1] |
Other political affiliations | Genuine Opposition (2007) NPC (1992–2007) |
Spouse(s) | Lucy Urgello (separated) |
Children | 1 |
Occupation | Politician |
Osmeña was the Mayor of the City of Toledo, Cebu from 2013 to 2019.
In July 2020, it was announced that Osmeña had recovered from COVID-19 after 20 days of fighting the disease.[2]
Osmeña died on 2 February 2021 in Cebu City at the age of 86.[3]
References
- ↑ "LP TO SONNY: DON'T RUN, Party wants Cebu City 'united' under Bando Osmeña". Cebu Daily News. 2009-11-19. http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/news/view/20091119-237169/Party-wants-Cebu-City-united-under-Bando-Osmea. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ↑ Semilla, Nestle (July 8, 2020). "John O, former senator, wins battle with COVID-19". Inquirer PH. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1303985/john-o-former-senator-wins-battle-with-covid-19. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ↑ "Toledo ex-mayor Sonny Osmeña passes away at 86". SunStar. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.