Neptali A. Gonzales, Sr.
| Neptali Gonzales | |
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| 15th, 17th and 19th President of the Senate of the Philippines | |
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In office January 26, 1998 – June 30, 1998 |
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| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Ernesto Maceda |
| Succeeded by | Marcelo Fernan |
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In office August 29, 1995 – October 10, 1996 |
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| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Edgardo Angara |
| Succeeded by | Ernesto Maceda |
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In office January 1, 1992 – January 18, 1993 |
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| President |
Corazon Aquino (1992) Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1993) |
| Preceded by | Jovito Salonga |
| Succeeded by | Edgardo Angara |
| Senate Minority Leader of the Philippines | |
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In office October 10, 1996 – January 26, 1998 |
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| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Edgardo Angara |
| Succeeded by | Ernesto Maceda |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
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In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Secretary of Justice | |
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In office February 28, 1986 – March 8, 1987 |
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| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Estelito P. Mendoza |
| Succeeded by | Sedfrey A. Ordoñez |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Mandaluyong–San Juan | |
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In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Rizal's First District | |
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In office December 30, 1969 – September 23, 1972 |
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| Preceded by | Edgar Ilarde |
| Succeeded by | Post dissolved |
| Vice-Governor of Rizal | |
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In office December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1969 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
Neptali Alvaro Gonzales June 10, 1923 San Felipe Neri, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died | September 16, 2001 (aged 78) Makati, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal Party of the Philippines |
| Spouse(s) | Candida Medina |
| Children | 4 (including Neptali II) |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Religion | Protestant |
Neptali Alvaro Gonzales (June 10, 1923 – September 16, 2001) also known as his name Neptali Gonzales, Sr. was the President of the Philippine Senate from 1992 to 1993, 1995 to 1996, and 1998.
Born on 1923 and in spite of his humble beginnings, Neptali Alvaro Gonzales graduated class valedictorian in the Philippine Law School. He placed 9th in the 1949 bar examinations with the grade of 92.50%.
He extensively practiced law and for 31 years, was a professor and reviewer in many leading law schools. He wrote five (5) law books widely used by law students and practitioners. He was Dean of the Institute of Law of Far Eastern University from 1976 to 1986.
Venturing into public office, he was elected Vice-Governor of the Premier Province of Rizal (1967–1969), Congressman of the First District of Rizal (1969–1973) then the biggest Congressional District of the Philippines with three Cities (Quezon City, Caloocan City an Pasay City) and ten Municipalities (Malabon, Navotas, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Makati, Taguig, Pateros, Paranaque, Las Pinas and Muntinlupa); Assemblyman for the District of Mandaluyong-San Juan (1984–1986) and Senator for two consecutive terms (1987–1998). Before his election as Senator, he was appointed Minister, later Secretary of Justice (1986–1987) by then President Corazon C. Aquino.
During Martial Law, he was the one of its active critics from the opposition and lawyered for some political detainees including then Senator Ninoy Aquino.
Many times chosen as an "Outstanding Senator," he served as President of the Senate for an unprecedented third time. He was Senate President, first, from January 1, 1992 to January 18, 1993; . He also served as the Minority Leader of the Senate's Progressive Coalition from October 10, 1996 to January 26, 1998.
Senator Gonzales was the permanent delegate of the Congress of the Philippines to the century-old Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO). He is also a delegate to the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Married to Candida Medina for more than fifty years and father to four children, his family remains a major pillar of his happy and simple life. In recognition of his strong adherence to family values, he was presented with the "1994 ASEAN Father for Public Service Award" and the "1996 Ama ng Bayan Award" by the Golden Mother & Father Foundation and the "1996 Special Ideal Parents Award" from the Ideal Community Foundation of the Philippines and the Golden Mother & Father Foundation, and the "1996 Golden Parents Special Award" from the Golden Mother & Father Foundation.
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