Antonio Raquiza

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Valentin and the surname or paternal family name is Raquiza.

Antonio Valentin Raquiza (February 29, 1908 – December 24, 1999) was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was from Piddig, Ilocos Norte.

Antonio Raquiza
Raquiza official portrait during the 2nd Congress.
Governor of Ilocos Norte
In office December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1957
Preceded by	Damaso T. Samonte
Succeeded by	Jose E. Evangelista
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's 1st District
In office December 30, 1957 – August 24, 1966
Preceded by	Vacant
Succeeded by	Roque R. Ablan Jr.
In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1955
Preceded by	Damaso T. Samonte
Succeeded by	Vacant
Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications
In office August 24, 1966 – 1968
President	Ferdinand Marcos
Preceded by	Jorge Abad
Succeeded by	Rene Espina
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Region I
In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Ilocos Norte
In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 Serving with Imee Marcos
Personal details
Born	Antonio Valentin Raquiza February 29, 1908 Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands
Died	December 24, 1999(1999-12-24) (aged 91)
Resting place	Libingan ng mga Bayani
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (1978–1986)
Other political affiliations	Liberal
Spouse	Pacita Torres Katigbak
Alma mater	University of the Philippines College of Law
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer

Political career

Raquiza served as representative of the 1st District of Ilocos Norte in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955, 1957 to 1966 and as a mambabatas pambansa from Region I from 1978 to 1984 and from Ilocos Norte from 1984 to 1986. He became governor of Ilocos Norte from 1955 to 1957. He was appointed by former President Ferdinand Marcos as Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications from 1966 to 1968. He was one of the delegates in 1971 Constitutional Convention.

Personal life

He was born on February 29, 1908, to Canuto Raquiza and Benilda Valentin. He died on December 24, 1999. He was interred at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig, Metro Manila.