Arthur Defensor Sr.
Arthur Doligosa Defensor Sr. | |
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Official portrait, 2010 | |
| 29th and 31st Governor of Iloilo | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Oscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. (2010–2013) Raul "Boboy" C. Tupas (2013–2016) Christine S. Garin (2016–2019) |
| Preceded by | Niel Tupas Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Defensor Jr. |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Vice Governor | Robert Maroma (1992–1995) Demetrio Sonza (1995–2001) |
| Preceded by | Simplicio Griño |
| Succeeded by | Niel Tupas Sr. |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Iloilo's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Parcon |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Defensor Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Doligosa Defensor December 25, 1941 |
| Party | PDP–Laban (2016–2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas (1991–2012) Liberal (2012–2016) UNIDO (until 1988) |
| Spouse | Cosette Rivera Defensor |
| Children | 3, including Arthur Jr., and Lorenz |
| Relatives | Miriam Defensor Santiago (cousin) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
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Arthur "Art" Doligosa Defensor Sr. (born December 25, 1941) is a Filipino politician and a statesman who served as the governor of Iloilo from 1992 until 2001, and again from 2010 until 2019. He also served as Representative of the 3rd District of Iloilo from 2001 to 2010. He was the Majority Leader of the 14th Congress of the Philippines. He is currently a member of the PDP–Laban. He is married to Cosette Rivera Defensor.