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Neptali A. Gonzales, Sr.

Neptali Gonzales
15th, 17th and 19th President of the Senate of the Philippines
In office
January 26, 1998 – June 30, 1998
President Fidel V. Ramos
Preceded by Ernesto Maceda
Succeeded by Marcelo Fernan
In office
August 29, 1995 – October 10, 1996
President Fidel V. Ramos
Preceded by Edgardo Angara
Succeeded by Ernesto Maceda
In office
January 1, 1992 – January 18, 1993
President Corazon Aquino (1992)
Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1993)
Preceded by Jovito Salonga
Succeeded by Edgardo Angara
Senate Minority Leader of the Philippines
In office
October 10, 1996 – January 26, 1998
President Fidel V. Ramos
Preceded by Edgardo Angara
Succeeded by Ernesto Maceda
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Secretary of Justice
In office
February 28, 1986 – March 8, 1987
President Corazon Aquino
Preceded by Estelito P. Mendoza
Succeeded by Sedfrey A. Ordoñez
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from MandaluyongSan Juan
In office
June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Rizal's First District
In office
December 30, 1969 – September 23, 1972
Preceded by Edgar Ilarde
Succeeded by Post dissolved
Vice-Governor of Rizal
In office
December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1969
Personal details
Born Neptali Alvaro Gonzales
(1923-06-10)June 10, 1923
San Felipe Neri, Rizal, Philippine Islands
Died September 16, 2001(2001-09-16) (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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