Cuenco Family of Cebu
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The Cuenco family is a well-known political family in Cebu, Philippines. Since the 1800s, the Cuenco name has been part the colorful history and lore of this island in Southern Philippines. Members of the Cuenco family have been involved in Philippine politics, literature, journalism, as well as the Catholic religion. - Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, Filipino-American Writer
The Cuenco's have been part of the Philippine government for over a century. As a Councilor, as a Governor, as Representatives, and even as a Senator.
Cuenco in Government
- Mariano Jesus Cuenco † - Representative, 5th district; Philippine Legislature [Senate] In office as a Senator 1912-1928, 1941-1964.
- Miguel Cuenco † - Representative, 5th district, Cebu; National Assembly [House of Representatives] In office as a Representative 1931-1941, 1944-1946, 1949-1965.
- Manuel Cuenco † - Cebu Governor, In office as a Governor during the 1950's.
- Antonio Cuenco - Representative, 2nd district, Cebu; House of Representatives; In office as a Congressman 1987-1998, 2000 - Present.
- Nancy Cuenco - Representative, 2nd district, Cebu City; House of Representatives; In office as a Congresswoman 1998-2001.
- James Anthony Cuenco - Chief legislative staff officer; Office of father, Rep. Antonio Cuenco, House of Representatives; In office up to present.
- Marjorie M. Cuenco - Supervising legislative staff officer II; Research and Reference Bureau, House of Representatives; Up to present.
- Ronald R. Cuenco - Councilor; Cebu City; In office as a Councilor 1992-1995, 2001-2004.
External links
- [Cuenco Family History] (With pictures and excerpts from different rare books)
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