Nicanor Yñiguez
Nicanor Yñiguez | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa | |
| In office July 23, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Querube Makalintal |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Mitra Jr. (as Speaker of the House of Representatives) |
| Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Constituency | Southern Leyte |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's at-large district | |
| In office December 30, 1961 – September 23, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Roger G. Mercado |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's 3rd district | |
| In office December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco M. Pajao |
| Succeeded by | Marcelino R. Veloso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicanor Espina Yñiguez November 6, 1915 Maasin, Leyte, Philippine Islands |
| Died | April 13, 2007 (aged 91) Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | KBL (1978–2007) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1957–1978) |
| Spouse | Salvacion Oppus Yñiguez |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Silliman University (AA) University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Nicanor Espina Yñiguez (November 6, 1915 – April 13, 2007) was a Filipino politician and speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986. Considered the "Father of Southern Leyte", he authored the law that created the province of Southern Leyte.