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References
- ↑ United States Congressional Serial Set. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1918. pp. 37–38. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ↑ "List of previous senators". Senate of the Philippines . Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Roster of Philippine Senators". Official Gazette (Philippines) . Retrieved May 12, 2020.
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