Gerardo Roxas Jr.
Gerardo "Dinggoy" Araneta Roxas Jr. (October 21, 1960 – April 4, 1993), sometimes referred as Gerry Roxas Jr., was a former Congressman of Capiz and brother of former Senator and Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas and grandson of former President Manuel Roxas.
Dinggoy Roxas | |
|---|---|
| Member for the 1st District of Roxas (Philippine House of Representatives) | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – April 4, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Juliano A. Alba |
| Succeeded by | Manuel "Mar" Roxas II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerardo Araneta Roxas Jr. October 21, 1960 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | April 4, 1993 (aged 32) Quezon City |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal Party (1987-1993) |
| Relations | Mar Roxas (brother) |
| Children | Erica Roxas |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Born Gerardo Araneta Roxas Jr. on October 21, 1960 in Manila, Philippines to Judy Araneta of Bago City, Negros Occidental and Gerardo Roxas (1924–1982) of Capiz. Roxas' father was a former Senator (1963–1972), and the only son of Manuel Roxas, the first President of the Third Philippine Republic, and Trinidad de Leon. The couple married in 1955. He has two siblings, namely Maria Lourdes or Ria, married to Augusto Ojeda and mother of three, and Mar Roxas, married to broadcaster Korina Sanchez with his son Paolo Roxas.
Political life
On May 11, 1987, at the age of 26, he decided to run in a special election for a seat in the House of Representatives of the Philippines and won.
Death
Roxas died on April 4, 1993 due to cancer of the colon. He was buried at Manila North Cemetery in Santa Cruz, Manila, few months after another Capiz Rep. Cornelio Villareal died.
Legacy
- Dinggoy Araneta Roxas Elementary School - Quezon City
- Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center - Roxas City, Capiz
- Dinggoy Roxas Memorial Park - Roxas City, Capiz
- Gerry Roxas Foundation - Quezon City