Jose de Venecia Jr. | |
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| 17th and21stSpeaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office July 23, 2001 –February 5, 2008 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Prospero Nograles |
| In office July 27, 1992 –June 30, 1998 | |
| President | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Ramon Mitra, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Manny Villar |
| Member of thePhilippine House of Representatives fromPangasinan's4th District | |
| In office June 30, 2001 –June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin S. Lim |
| Succeeded by | Gina de Venecia |
| In office June 30, 1987 –June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio P. Villar |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin S. Lim |
| Member of thePhilippine House of Representatives fromPangasinan's2nd District | |
| In office December 30, 1969 –September 23, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Jack L. Soriano |
| Succeeded by | Abolished (Position next held by Antonio E. Bengson III) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1936-12-26)December 26, 1936 Dagupan,Pangasinan,Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | February 10, 2026(2026-02-10) (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Independent (2008–2026) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1969-1972) Lakas-CMD (1991-2008) |
| Spouse(s) | Georgina Vera-Perez |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
Jose Claveria de Venecia Jr. (December 26, 1936– February 10, 2026) was a Filipino politician. He was theSpeaker of theHouse of Representatives of the Philippines serving from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008.[1] He ran forpresident in the1998 election but lost toVice PresidentJoseph Estrada, finishing second among 11 candidates.
De Venecia died on February 10, 2026 at the age of 89.[2]
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