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Raul del Mar
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu City's 1st district |
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| In office June 30, 2013 – November 16, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Rachel del Mar |
| Succeeded by | Rachel del Mar |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Raoul del Mar |
| Succeeded by | Rachel del Mar |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Raoul del Mar |
| Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives for Visayas |
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| In office November 8, 2004 – June 30, 2010 |
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Raul Veloso del Mar
20 March 1941 Cebu City, Cebu, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | 16 November 2020 (aged 79) Manila, Philippines |
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| Spouse | Melanie Borromeo |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of San Carlos (B.A.) Ateneo Law School (LL.B., 1963) |
Raul Veloso del Mar (March 20, 1941 – November 16, 2020) was an important Filipino politician. He served as a Representative for Cebu City's 1st district. He held this position for three different periods: from 1987 to 1998, from 2001 to 2010, and again from 2013 until his death in 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Raul del Mar was born in Cebu City, Cebu, on March 20, 1941. He grew up in the Philippines.
He went to the University of San Carlos for his college degree. Later, he studied law at the Ateneo Law School. He earned his law degree in 1963.
Political Career
Raul del Mar was a dedicated public servant. He spent many years working in the Philippine government. His main role was representing the people of Cebu City.
Serving Cebu City
Mr. Del Mar was elected as a Representative for Cebu City's 1st district. He served for a total of 29 years. This shows how much the people of Cebu City trusted him.
- First term: 1987 to 1998
- Second term: 2001 to 2010
- Third term: 2013 to 2020
Deputy Speaker Role
Besides being a representative, Raul del Mar also held a higher position. He was a Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. He served in this role from 2004 to 2010. As Deputy Speaker, he helped lead the meetings and discussions in the House.
Political Parties
Throughout his career, Raul del Mar was part of different political groups. These groups helped him work with others to achieve his goals.
- He was a member of local parties like Panaghiusa and BOPK.
- Nationally, he was part of the Lakas-CMD and later the Liberal Party.
Family Life
Raul del Mar was married to Melanie Borromeo. Together, they had three children. One of his children, Rachel del Mar, also became a politician. She followed in her father's footsteps.
Later Years and Legacy
Raul del Mar passed away on November 16, 2020, at the age of 79. He is remembered for his long service to the people of Cebu City and the Philippines. He worked hard to represent his district and contribute to the country's laws.
Images for kids
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Official portrait of Raul del Mar.
