Hilario Abellana

Filipino politician, governor of Cebu

Hilario Abellana - Filipino politician, governor of Cebu
Born

October 23rd, 1896
128 years ago

Died

1945
80 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Philippines

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Born in 1896 in the Philippines, Abellana served in various government roles, significantly impacting local governance. He held the position of governor of Cebu, contributing to the province's political landscape. His tenure focused on development initiatives and community engagement, shaping local policies and administration. Abellana's legacy includes efforts toward education and public service improvement.

Served as governor of Cebu

Contributed to local governance reforms

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