Nemesio Isip Yabut[1][2] (December 19, 1925 – February 25, 1986) was a Filipino politician and businessman who served as Mayor of Makati from 1972 until his death in 1986.
Nemesio Yabut | |
|---|---|
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| Mayor of Makati | |
| In office January 1, 1972 – February 25, 1986 | |
| Vice Mayor | Johnny Wilson |
| Preceded by | Cesar Alzona |
| Succeeded by | Jejomar Binay (OIC) |
| President of the Asian Volleyball Confederation | |
| In office 1976–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Masaichi Nishikawa |
| Succeeded by | Yutaka Maeda |
| Chairman of the Philippine Racing Commission | |
| In office 1978–1986 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Danding Cojuangco |
| Succeeded by | Augusto Santos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nemesio Isip Yabut December 19, 1925 Makati, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died | February 25, 1986 (aged 60) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | KBL |
| Spouse | Corrine Siddons |
| Children | 7 |
Early life and education
editNemesio Yabut was born on December 19, 1925, in Makati (then a municipality part of Rizal) to Fabian Yabut and Irene Isip. He was the fourth of five children. His father was a soldier. He studied elementary at the Fort McKinley Elementary School, a school for the U.S. Army dependents. Fabian Yabut died ten years after his birth, and Yabut was transferred to Guadalupe Nuevo Elementary School (now Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School).[3]
When the World War II broke out, he helped his family by doing odd jobs. After the end of the war. Yabut wanted to resume his education, but he was too poor to pay for this. He joined the Makati Police force as a sergeant.[citation needed]
Business career
editYabut formed the Guaranteed Commercial Delivery Services Inc. (Guacods Inc.) in 1959. This business was success, and in 1960, Yabut and his company won a bid for a warehouse in a pier zone.
Career
editPolitics
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In 1969, Yabut ran for congressman of the first district of Rizal, but lost to Vice Governor Neptali Gonzales. Two years later, in 1971, he was elected mayor of Makati and took office on the first day of 1972. He was the member of the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan and was an ally of former President Ferdinand Marcos. In 1980, Yabut was reelected in the same position.
Sports administration
editFrom 1978 to 1986, he was appointed as chairman of the Philippine Racing Commission.[4] He also served as president of Asian Volleyball Confederation from 1976 to 1979.[5]
Personal life
editYabut was married to Corrine Siddons. They had seven children together, including Arturo "Toro", who served as Makati Vice Mayor from 1992 to 1998, and Nemesio Jr. "King", who served as 2nd district councilor from 2001 to 2007 and from 2010 to 2019.[citation needed] His grandchild, Anna Alcina "Alcine" Yabut, is currently serving her second term as councilor in the 1st district of Makati.
Death and legacy
editOn February 7, 1986, the day of the snap elections, Yabut became ill and he was admitted to a hospital in Makati. He died at 1:30 am on February 25, 1986 (the last day of the People Power Revolution).[6] He was succeeded by Jejomar Binay as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) two days later, on February 27, 1986.[7]
The Guadalupe Nuevo Elementary School, where Yabut studied, was renamed as Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School. Nemesio I. Yabut Senior High School was founded in 2016.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "NEMESIO I. YABUT Mayor of Makati (1972-1986)". Facebook. May 23, 2019.
- ^ Romero, Rudy (April 21, 2015). "The sad history of Makati's mayorship". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Nemesio "Tatang" Yabut : A Man Who Get Things Done". Facebook. November 28, 2018.
- ^ "Shanghai Grey in coast-to-coast triumph". The Philippine Star. January 2, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (August 30, 2024). "Suzara is new Asian Volleyball Confederation president". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Strongarm Philippine Mayor Dies". Associated Press. February 26, 1986. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ Cayabyab, Mark Jayson (February 25, 2016). "Candidates on Edsa 30 years ago: Binay". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 26, 2021.