Arsenio Climaco

Arsenio Veloso Climaco (Toledo, June 24, 1870– Cebu City, November 15, 1952), the son of Valeriano (sibling of former governor Juan Climaco) and Gliceria Veloso, was born on June 24, 1870[1] and grandson of Juan F. Climaco.[2] Arsenio Climaco, who married Juanita Osmeña,[3] was the Governor of Cebu province, Philippines[4] from 1923 until 1930,[5] succeeding Manuel Roa. Mananga bridge in Talisay City was constructed.[4] His stint was marked with the Great Depression, and he devoted his time on repair projects of damaged infrastructure caused by typhoon.[6] He died on November 15, 1952.[7] On September 10, 1968, the Cebu City Council enacted Ordinance No. 635 renaming Orchid Street to Gov. Arsenio Climaco Street in his honor.[4]

The Honourable

Arsenio V. Climaco
Governor of Cebu
In office
1923–1930
Preceded byManuel A. Roa
Succeeded byMariano Jesús D. Cuenco
Personal details
BornJune 24, 1870
DiedNovember 15, 1952 (Aged 82)
NationalityFilipino
RelationsJuan Faller Climaco (grandfather)

References
  1. Mojares, Dr. Resil. "Today in the History of Cebu" (PDF). University of San Carlos. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  2. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (October 11, 2013). "J. Climaco Street, Cebu City". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  3. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (February 27, 2019). "Don Severino Osmeña, the grandfather of the Grand Old Man of Cebu | The Freeman". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  4. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (September 13, 2013). "Climaco Streets (Arsenio and Felicidad), Cebu City". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  5. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (September 28, 2016). "The Governors of Cebu and Cebu City Mayors | The Freeman". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  6. Newman, Jenara Regis (2015-09-15). "Viewing a slice of Cebu history". Sunstar. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  7. Oaminal, Clarence Paul (August 7, 2015). "The father and child governors of Cebu". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.


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