Notable Filipinos of Spanish Ancestry
A large number of Filipinos of Spanish descent migrated to Spain, Latin America, Australia, the United States, etc. after the Spanish American War, World War II and during the later part of the 20th century. Filipinos of Spanish descent are found in all social spectrum, especially the upper and middle socio-economic classes. Many of them are very prominent in politics, commerce, arts, entertainment industry and professional sports. Many of the most recent ones today are those who's parents emigrated outside the Philippines and later on returned or settled down in another country.
Among the most notable Filipinos of Spanish ancestry are:
- Marcelo Azcárraga Palmero, Spanish Prime Minister of Filipino descent.
- Manuel Quezón, Politician and former president of the Philippines.
- José Ozámiz, Senator and Governor of Misamis Occidental.
- Pilita Corrales, Singer and song-writer.
- Paulino Alcántara, Footballer and manager.
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