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Antonio Belo y Villaruz | |
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| Senator of the Philippines from the 7th District | |
| In office June 5, 1928 –June 5, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Hontiveros |
| Succeeded by | Potenciano Treñas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11,1877 Panay,Capiz,Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
Antonio Belo y Villaruz was a Filipino lawyer and politician who became Senator of the Philippines during the American occupation. [1]
He was born in Panay,Capiz on January 11,1877. He obtained the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws and subsequently worked as a lawyer. [2]
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