Niel Tupas Sr.
Niel Tupas Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 30th Governor of Iloilo | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Governor | Roberto Armada (2001–2007) Rolex T. Suplico (2007–2010) |
| Preceded by | Arthur Defensor Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Defensor Sr. |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Iloilo's 5th district | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Aldeguer |
| Succeeded by | Rolex T. Suplico |
| Member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa from Region VI | |
| In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
| Municipal Mayor of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo | |
| In office January 1, 1972 – June 11, 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Niel Demaulo Tupas November 27, 1932 Bay-ang, Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippine Islands |
| Died | November 24, 2015 (aged 82) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Party | Liberal (1988–1995, 2003–2015) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (1995–2003) PDP–Laban (1987–1988) KBL (1978–1987) |
| Spouse | Myrna Causing Tupas |
| Children | 7, including Niel Jr. and Nielex |
| Parent(s) | Felix Tupas Beatriz Demaulo |
| Alma mater | University of San Agustin (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Niel Demaulo Tupas Sr. (November 27, 1932 – November 24, 2015) was the Governor of the province of Iloilo, a representative of the 5th District of the same province to the Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Philippine Congress (1987–1998), and mayor of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.
Tupas was a Bachelor of Law graduate and the first President of the Municipal Mayors' League of Iloilo in 1973 and Municipal Mayors' League of the Philippines. He was also the President of Western Visaya's Municipal Mayors' League in 1977. Tupas is the father of former Iloilo representative Niel Tupas Jr.