Melecio Arranz
Melecio Arranz (May 23, 1888 – April 24, 1966) was a Filipino politician, born in Alcala, Cagayan.
Melecio Arranz | |
|---|---|
| 5th President pro tempore of the Philippine Senate | |
| In office May 25, 1946 – December 30, 1949 | |
| President | Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Quintín Paredes |
| Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office July 5, 1945 – May 25, 1946 | |
| President | Sergio Osmeña |
| Preceded by | Claro M. Recto |
| Succeeded by | Vicente J. Francisco |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office July 5, 1945 – December 30, 1951 | |
| Senator of the Philippines from the 1st Senatorial District | |
| In office 1928–1935 | |
| Preceded by | Isabelo de los Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1888 Alcala, Cagayan, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | April 24, 1966 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal (1946-1966) |
| Other political affiliations | Partido Nacionalista Consolidado (1928-1935), Nacionalista (1935-1946) |
| Spouse(s) | Doña Consuelo Argüelles Arranz |
| Relations | Conrado "Dado" Arranz Tinsay II - grandson, Candidate for Congressman 1st District of Capiz May 2013 |
| Children | Trinity, Consuelo, Estella, Abelardo, Melecio Jr., Josefina Arranz Tinsay |
| Residence | Ancestral Homes in San Juan, M.M., Alcala, Cagayan, Isabela |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | One of the Original Founders and Front liners of the Liberal Party of the Philippines, Politician |
| Profession | Politician Liberal Party Founder |
| Melecio Arranz Sr. was Low key and gave way to Elpidio Quirino for the Vice-presidency for Party Unity | |
Early life and career
He obtained his degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas. His government service began in 1914 when he worked as Junior Assistant Engineer at the Bureau of Public Works and became District Engineer of Bataan and Rizal (1919) and later was promoted as Supervising District Engineer.
Political Life
As Senator, he was elected in 1928 representing the First Senatorial District comprising Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Abra. Reelected in 1934, 1941 and 1946, his term ended in 1951. He was the Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines from 1945 to 1946. He was floor leader and Chairman of the Committee on Public Works and Communications (1936) and floor leader and Senate President Pro-Tempore (1946–1949).
In 1947, he was appointed Chief Delegate of the Philippines to the United Nations Commission on Korea.
Arranz coined the term "Solid North".
Personal life
He was married to Consuelo Arguelles. Melecio's grandson Conrado DADO Tinsay II is following in his footsteps.
Death
He died on April 24, 1966.