Jose de Venecia Jr.

Jose Claveria de Venecia Jr. (December 26, 1936 – February 10, 2026) was a Filipino politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines serving from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008.  He ran for president in the 1998 election but lost to Vice President Joseph Estrada, finishing second among 11 candidates.

De Venecia died on February 10, 2026 at the age of 89.

References

Other websites
The biography of Jose de Venecia Jr. 
The official website of Jose de Venecia Jr. 
The official website of the Philippine House of Representatives 

Category:1936 births
Category:2026 deaths
Category:Speakers of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Category:Politicians from Ilocos