Jose Cortes Altavas was a Filipino revolutionary, lawyer, and politician born in Balete, Capiz, on September 11, 1877. He joined the fight against Spain during the Philippine Revolution and later became a respected public servant, serving as councilor, governor, congressman, senator, and Constitutional Convention delegate. Altavas played a key role in supporting the political rise of Manuel Roxas, who eventually became the first president of the Republic of the Philippines. He helped improve infrastructure by promoting the Panay Railroad and building highways that connected Capiz to Iloilo and Aklan. He also led efforts to make Jimeno (Altavas) an independent municipality, which was officially recognized in 1917. Although he failed in his long-term goal to make Altavas the capital of Capiz, his legacy remains strong in Capiz and Aklan.
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Hutch Altavas Facebook page, 2024
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Augustie T. Perlas, Bingo Altavas
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Aklan history, Altavas municipality history, Capiz historical figures, Capiz Iloilo Aklan connections, Capiz infrastructure, Capiz local government history, Constitutional Convention delegates, early 20th century Filipino politics, Filipino lawyers and politicians, Filipino public servants, Filipino revolutionaries, Jimeno Altavas, Jose Cortes Altavas, Manuel Roxas allies, Panay Railroad development, Philippine infrastructure pioneers, Philippine political leaders, Philippine Revolution fighters, Philippine senators
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