Lorenzo Guivelondo Teves (Valencia, Negros Oriental, April 29, 1918 – Dumaguete, October 17, 1996) was a Philippine politician who served in various positions in the Philippine Government.
Early years Teves hailed from the Province of Negros Oriental, where he took his college and law degrees from Silliman University."Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees" . Silliman University. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
Political career He was later on elected as representative of the 1st District of the province and served in that capacity from 1954 to 1965 in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Congresses of the Philippines. In 1967 he was elected as a senator for the 6th Congress and 7th Congress.Unlike members of the House of Representatives, the term of a senator under the 1935 Philippine Constitution was six years. Each congress (which literally means a meeting of senators and representatives in the House of Congress) has a period of three years. Thus, having been elected for a senatorial term of six years, Teves' tenure spanned two congresses. However, his term was cut short when President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972."List of Previous Senators" . Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 2010-05-17. In 1978, he was appointed by President Marcos as governor of Negros Oriental, and in 1979, was elected for that same position. He continued to hold the office until 1987.
Honors Teves was the area commander for Visayas of the Knights of Rizal from 1981 to 1985. He was also awarded the Hall of Fame of Boy Scouts of the Philippines Negros Oriental-Siquijor Council.
Legacy A sports complex and a street in his hometown of Dumaguete was later named after Lorenzo Teves after his death. He is succeeded by eight children from his first marriage and three children from his second marriage."Political History and Cultural History". Province of Negros Oriental. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
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House of Representatives. Official website Senate of the Philippines. Official website