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Teofisto Guingona Jr.
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Guingona in 2017
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| 11th Vice President of the Philippines | |
| In office February 7, 2001 – June 30, 2004 |
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| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Noli de Castro |
| Ambassador of the Philippines to China | |
| In office 2004 – July 8, 2005 |
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| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Secretary of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office February 9, 2001 – July 2, 2002 |
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| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Domingo Siazon Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Blas Ople |
| President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office January 18, 1993 – July 6, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Ernesto Maceda |
| Succeeded by | Leticia Ramos-Shahani |
| In office July 27, 1987 – July 23, 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Senate re-established (Last held by Jose Roy) |
| Succeeded by | Sotero Laurel |
| Senate Majority Leader | |
| In office July 23, 1990 – July 22, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Orly Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Alberto Romulo |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office July 27, 1998 – February 7, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Ernesto Maceda |
| Succeeded by | Aquilino Pimentel Jr. |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – February 7, 2001 |
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| In office June 30, 1987 – July 6, 1993 |
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| 48th Secretary of Justice | |
| In office May 20, 1995 – January 31, 1998 |
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| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Demetrio Demetria |
| Succeeded by | Silvestre Bello III |
| Executive Secretary | |
| In office July 6, 1993 – May 19, 1995 |
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| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Edelmiro Amante |
| Succeeded by | Ruben Torres |
| Chairman of the Commission on Audit | |
| In office March 10, 1986 – March 1987 |
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| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Eufemio Domingo |
| President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands | |
| In office 1968–1969 |
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| Preceded by | Teofilo Reyes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Rogelio Manalo |
| Personal details | |
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Teofisto Tayko Guingona
July 4, 1928 San Juan del Monte, Rizal, Philippines |
| Political party | Independent (2003–present) Lakas–NUCD (1998–2003) LDP (1992–1998) Liberal (1987–1992) PDP–Laban (1983–1987) Laban (1978–1983) |
| Spouse | Ruth Saluper de Lara |
| Children | 3, including Teofisto III |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (AB, LL.B) |
Teofisto "Tito" Tayko Guingona Jr. (born July 4, 1928) is a Filipino politician and diplomat. He served as the 11th Vice President of the Philippines. This was from 2001 to 2004, during the first term of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He was born in San Juan (now part of Metro Manila). He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University, where he worked while studying.
In 1986, President Corazon C. Aquino chose him to lead the Commission on Audit. He served there until 1987. Then, he was elected as a senator of the Philippines. He was part of the Lakas ng Bayan group, led by President Aquino. As a senator, he also led the Mindanao Development Authority. He won reelection in 1992. A year later, he became the majority leader.
His term as senator ended early when President Fidel V. Ramos appointed him to new roles. He served as executive secretary from 1993 to 1995. After that, he was justice secretary from 1995 to 1998. He was elected to the Senate again in 1998. He served as the minority leader until 2001.
Guingona became Vice President and secretary of foreign affairs. This happened after President Joseph "Erap" Estrada left office. Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo then became president. She chose Guingona as her Vice President. This made him the only Vice President not chosen by a national election. When his term ended, he did not run for a full term in the 2004 Philippine presidential election. Noli de Castro became the next Vice President.
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Early Life and Education
Teofisto Guingona Jr. was born on July 4, 1928. His birthplace was San Juan del Monte, Rizal. This area is now known as San Juan, Metro Manila. His father, Teofisto Guingona Sr., was a former assemblyman and senator. His mother was Josefa Tayko.
He grew up in the provinces of Agusan, Lanao, and Misamis Oriental. He finished elementary school with honors at Ateneo de Cagayan. He continued his studies at the Ateneo de Manila University. There, he worked as a student, teaching history and political science. He also studied law and economics.
He took special courses in public administration, economics, and audit. After graduating, he worked in business. He became a governor of the Development Bank of the Philippines. He also served as president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands.
Early Political Career
Guingona was a delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention. This meeting was to write a new constitution. When martial law was declared in 1972, he spoke out against it. He worked as a lawyer helping people whose rights were violated.
He started groups like SANDATA and BANDILA. These groups worked for social and economic changes. Because he opposed martial law, he was put in jail twice. This happened in 1972 and again in 1978. When President Ferdinand Marcos was removed from office in 1986, President Corazon Aquino appointed Guingona. She made him chairman of the Commission on Audit. In this role, he became known for fighting corruption.
Senator of the Philippines (1987–1993)
Guingona was first elected as a senator in 1987. He was part of the Lakas ng Bayan group. This group was supported by President Aquino. He became Senate president pro tempore in 1987. In 1990, he became the majority leader. He also led the Mindanao Development Authority.
In 1992, Guingona ran for reelection. He won, placing 14th in the Senate race. In 1993, he again became the majority floor leader. However, his time in the Senate ended that year. President Fidel V. Ramos appointed him as executive secretary.
Executive Secretary and Justice Secretary
President Fidel V. Ramos appointed Guingona as executive secretary in 1993. In 1995, Guingona became the justice secretary. As justice secretary, he improved the Witness Protection Program. He also started the Prosecution Academy.
He also helped put into practice the Katarungang Pambarangay. This is a system for solving disputes at the local community level. He also led the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission.
Return to the Senate (1998–2001)
In 1998, he was elected back to the Senate. He was part of the Lakas-NUCD party. He was chosen as the minority floor leader. Guingona was one of the first to ask President Joseph Estrada to resign. This was due to concerns about his administration.
On January 17, 2001, senators voted on whether to open an envelope. This envelope supposedly had information about President Estrada. The vote was 11–10 to keep it closed. This decision caused strong public reactions. It led to a large public gathering on EDSA. After President Estrada left office, Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president. She chose Guingona to be her Vice President.
Vice Presidency (2001–2004)
After the Second EDSA Revolution in January 2001, President Joseph Estrada was removed from office. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president. On February 7, she nominated Guingona as Vice President. Congress approved his nomination.
Guingona is the only Vice President who was not elected by the people. He was also the oldest person to hold the position, at 72 years old. He also served as secretary of foreign affairs at the same time.
During his time as Vice President, he sometimes disagreed with President Arroyo. This was especially true on foreign policy matters. He resigned as secretary of foreign affairs on July 2, 2002. He also left the Lakas-NUCD party on October 3, 2003. In the 2004 Philippine elections, Guingona did not run for a full term. Noli de Castro became his successor. Guingona supported other candidates in that election.
Post Vice Presidency (2004–Present)
After the 2004 election, Guingona accepted a role as ambassador to China. He later resigned from this position. He joined those who were asking for President Arroyo to resign. This was during a time of political controversy.
On November 29, 2007, Guingona took part in a protest. This event involved Senator Antonio Trillanes and Brigadier General Danilo Lim. They called for President Arroyo's resignation. Guingona was arrested but later released. The court dismissed the cases against him.
Guingona wrote a book called Fight for the Filipino. It shares his memories and experiences. The book was launched on July 4, 2008, which was his 80th birthday.
Personal Life
Teofisto Guingona Jr. is married to Ruth de Lara. She was a former mayor and vice mayor of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. His son, Teofisto III (TG), also served as a senator. His daughter, Stella Marie, was also mayor of Gingoog until 2019.
