Juan Nolasco

Juan Gomez Nolasco was a Filipino doctor and politician who served as the 10th and 14th Mayor of Manila from August to December 1941 again on 1945 to 1946, he also served as a Senator of the Philippines from the 4th District from 1931 to 1935.

Early life and career

Nolasco was born on March 8, 1885, in Tondo, Manila to Ceferino Nolasco and Severa Gomez. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Ateneo de Manila and his Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santo Tomas. He worked as a consulting physician of the Mary Johnston Hospital before entering politics.

Political career

Nolasco first joined politics as a member of the Manila City Council from 1916 to 1919. He was then elected to the House of Representatives to represent the 1st district of Manila from 1919 to 1922. In 1931, he was elected to the Philippine Senate to represent the 4th District, and served until the abolition of the body in 1935. In August 1941, he was appointed by President Manuel L. Quezon as Mayor of Manila and served in that position until December, shortly after the beginning of the Japanese invasion.

Legacy

A high school and a street in Tondo is named after him.