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Ernesto Maceda
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Maceda in 2010
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| 15th President of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office October 10, 1996 – January 26, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Neptali Gonzales |
| Succeeded by | Neptali Gonzales |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office January 26, 1998 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Neptali Gonzales |
| Succeeded by | Teofisto Guingona Jr. |
| 14th Senate President pro tempore of the Philippines | |
| In office January 18, 1992 – January 18, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Sotero Laurel |
| Succeeded by | Teofisto Guingona Jr. |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 |
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| In office December 30, 1971 – September 23, 1972 |
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| Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States | |
| In office 1999–2001 |
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| President | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Raul Rabe |
| Succeeded by | Albert del Rosario |
| Secretary of Commerce and Industry | |
| In office 1970–1971 |
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| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Leonides Sarao Virata |
| Succeeded by | Troadio Quiazon |
| 17th Executive Secretary of the Philippines | |
| In office July 26, 1969 – February 7, 1970 |
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| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Rafael M. Salas |
| Succeeded by | Alejandro Melchor, Jr. |
| Presidential Assistant on Community Development | |
| In office 1966–1969 |
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| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
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Ernesto Madarang Maceda
March 26, 1935 Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippine Islands |
| Died | June 20, 2016 (aged 81) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina |
| Political party | United Nationalist Alliance (2012–2016) Nationalist People's Coalition (1992–2012) PDP–Laban (1987–1992) Nacionalista (before 1987) |
| Spouse | Marichu Vera-Perez |
| Children | 5 (including Manny and Edward) |
| Occupation | Lawyer; Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ernesto "Ernie" Maceda Sr. (March 26, 1935 – June 20, 2016) was an important Filipino politician, lawyer, and writer. He served as a Senator of the Philippines for many years and even became the Senate President, which is a very high position in the government. He was known for his long career in public service, helping the country in different ways.
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Early Life and Education
Ernesto Maceda was born on March 26, 1935, in Pagsanjan, Laguna. He was a very bright student. He earned his first college degree with honors in 1952. Then, he finished his law degree, also with honors, from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1956. He continued his studies at Harvard Law School in the United States, getting a master's degree in 1957.
When he was just 23 years old, he became the top councilor in Manila in 1959. Because of his many achievements in the city council, he was named the "Outstanding Councilor of Manila."
Working with President Marcos
In 1966, Maceda was chosen to be the Presidential Assistant on Community Development. He was the youngest person to join President Ferdinand Marcos's group of advisors, called the Cabinet.
Later, in 1969, he became the executive secretary. This meant he helped manage many important government tasks. In 1970, he was put in charge of the Commerce and Industry department. In this role, he started programs to protect shoppers and helped the Philippines trade with other countries.
First Time as Senator (1971–1972)
In the 1971 elections, Maceda was one of only three senators elected from President Marcos's party, the Nacionalista party. He started his term on December 30, 1971. In 1972, a bill he proposed became law. This law, known as the Maceda Law, protected people who bought real estate on an installment plan. His term was supposed to last until 1977. However, it ended early when Martial Law was declared.
A Time of Change (1972–1986)
After Martial Law was declared, Maceda disagreed with President Marcos. He moved to the United States and became an advisor to Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.. After Senator Aquino passed away, Maceda became a leader in the group that opposed the government. He played a key role in the elections of 1984 and 1986.
Return to the Senate (1987–1998)
When Corazon Aquino became President of the Philippines, Maceda was appointed to lead the Ministry of Natural Resources. The next year, he ran for the Senate again and won. He served his second term as senator from June 30, 1987, to June 30, 1992.
In 1991, a survey showed that Maceda was considered one of the best-performing senators. On September 16, 1991, he was one of the "Magnificent 12" senators who voted against extending the agreement that allowed US military bases in the Philippines.
In the 1992 elections, Senator Maceda was re-elected for his third term. He served from June 30, 1992, to June 30, 1998. During this term, he became the Senate President from 1996 to 1998.
Leading the Senate
On October 10, 1996, Maceda became the Senate President. In November of that year, he gave a speech about a big issue known as the PEA-Amari Scandal. He called it the "grandmother of all scams." This was a controversial deal about buying land in Manila Bay. During this time, he was also nicknamed "Mr. Expose" because he often revealed important issues to the public.
After Being Senate President
On January 26, 1998, he stepped down as Senate President. He then became the new minority leader in the Senate. In February 1998, before his term as senator ended, Maceda ran for mayor of Manila but did not win.
Ambassador and Later Career (1998-2016)
After his time in the Senate, President Joseph Estrada appointed Maceda as the Philippine Ambassador to the United States from 1998 to 2001. He tried to return to the Senate in the 2004 and 2013 elections but was not successful. Ernesto Maceda is special because he held five different Cabinet positions during his lifetime, which is a unique achievement in the Philippines.
In 2007, he became a professor at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Law. He also wrote a column called "Search For Truth" for the Philippine Star newspaper and hosted his own radio show called "Mr. Expose" on DZRJ-AM.
Personal Life
Ernesto Maceda was married to Maria Azucena, also known as Marichu Vera-Perez. She was famous from Sampaguita Pictures. They had five sons: Emmanuel, Ernesto Jr., Erwin, Edmond, and Edward. His son Ernesto Jr. was a former vice mayor of Manila. His son Edward is currently a representative for the 4th district of Manila. Edmond works as a sustainability director. Ernesto Maceda also had ten grandchildren.
Passing Away
Ernesto Maceda passed away on June 20, 2016, at the age of 81. He died in Quezon City, Philippines, due to multiple organ failure. He was buried at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina on June 25, 2016.
