Nicanor Yñiguez
Nicanor Yñiguez | |
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Yñiguez in 1984 | |
| Speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa | |
| In office July 23, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Querube Makalintal |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Mitra Jr. (as Speaker of the House of Representatives) |
| Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Constituency | Southern Leyte |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's at-large district | |
| In office December 30, 1961 – September 23, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Roger G. Mercado |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's 3rd district | |
| In office December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco M. Pajao |
| Succeeded by | Marcelino R. Veloso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicanor Espina Yñiguez November 6, 1915 |
| Died | April 13, 2007 (aged 91) |
| Party | KBL (1978–2007) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1957–1978) |
| Spouse | Salvacion Oppus Yñiguez |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Silliman University (AA) University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Nicanor Espina Yñiguez (November 6, 1915 – April 13, 2007) was a Filipino lawyer and politician and speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986. Considered the "Father of Southern Leyte", he authored the law that created the province of Southern Leyte.