Erico Aumentado
Filipino politician and journalist
Born
May 18th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
December 25th, 2012
12 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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A lawyer, journalist, and politician with a career spanning several decades in public service. Served as the Governor of Bohol, contributing to various local governance initiatives. Held an elected position as a member of the House of Representatives, where legislative duties included oversight of national policies. Engaged in journalism, writing on important societal issues, pairing legal expertise with media influence to advocate for reforms.
Served as the Governor of Bohol
Elected as a member of the House of Representatives
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