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Conrado Estrella Sr.
politician
- August 18, 1917
- May 31, 2011
- 93 years
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Conrado Estrella Sr., 93, Filipino politician, Governor of Pangasinan (1954–1963), Agrarian Reform Minister (1978–1986).
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|Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. (August 19, 1917 – May 31, 2011) was a Filipino politician. He served as the Governor of Pangasinan from 1954 to 1963 and Secretary and Minister of the Department of Agrarian Reform from 1971 to 1986. He was the grandfather of Abono Rep. Robert Raymond Estrella and former Pangasinan Rep. Conrado Estrella III.
Estrella began his political career as the Mayor of Rosales, Pangasinan. He was elected as an assemblyman to the Batasang Pambansa, the House of Representatives of the Philippines, from 1978 to 1986. He served as the Secretary and Minister of the Department of Agrarian Reform under former President Ferdinand Marcos from 1971 until Marcos' ouster in 1986. Marcos and Estrella were political allies.
Estrella's last public appearance was on January 10, 2011, in Pangasinan for the 66th anniversary of the WWII Allied Invasion of Lingayen Gulf.
Estrella died in his sleep at his home in Valle Verde, Pasig, at the age of 93. He was found the next morning on May 31, 2011. He had undergone open heart surgery several years prior, but had no other major illnesses.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the primary location mentioned where Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. served as Governor?
- A.Pasig
- B.Valle Verde
- C.Pangasinancorrect
- D.Lingayen
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. served as the Governor of Pangasinan from 1954 to 1963.
Source: biographical introduction
2.On what date was Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. born?
- A.May 31, 2011
- B.August 19, 1917correct
- C.December 25, 1917
- D.January 10, 1954
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. was born on August 19, 1917.
Source: biographical introduction
3.What was the first political position held by Conrado Favis Estrella Sr.?
- A.Minister of Agrarian Reform
- B.Mayor of Rosales, Pangasinancorrect
- C.Assemblyman to the Batasang Pambansa
- D.Governor of Pangasinan
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. began his political career by serving as the Mayor of Rosales, Pangasinan.
Source: political career section
4.During which period did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. serve as the Governor of Pangasinan?
- A.1954 to 1963correct
- B.1945 to 1954
- C.1971 to 1986
- D.1963 to 1971
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. held the position of Governor of Pangasinan between 1954 and 1963.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Which government department did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. lead as Secretary and Minister?
- A.Department of Agrarian Reformcorrect
- B.Department of Agriculture
- C.Department of Public Works
- D.Department of Interior
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. served as the Secretary and Minister of the Department of Agrarian Reform from 1971 to 1986.
Source: biographical introduction
6.Which Philippine President did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. serve under during his tenure as Minister of Agrarian Reform?
- A.Corazon Aquino
- B.Ferdinand Marcoscorrect
- C.Diosdado Macapagal
- D.Ramon Magsaysay
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. served as a minister under President Ferdinand Marcos.
Source: political career section
7.Who is one of the grandsons of Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. who served as a Representative?
- A.Robert Raymond Estrellacorrect
- B.Juan Ponce Enrile
- C.Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- D.Benigno Aquino III
Abono Rep. Robert Raymond Estrella is identified as a grandson of Conrado Favis Estrella Sr.
Source: biographical introduction
8.In which city did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. die?
- A.Lingayen
- B.Pasigcorrect
- C.Rosales
- D.Quezon City
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. passed away at his home in Valle Verde, Pasig.
Source: death section
9.What was the date of the last public appearance made by Conrado Favis Estrella Sr.?
- A.August 19, 2010
- B.May 31, 2011
- C.January 10, 2011correct
- D.December 30, 2010
The last public appearance of Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. occurred on January 10, 2011.
Source: last public appearance section
10.At what age did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. pass away?
- A.93correct
- B.95
- C.90
- D.86
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. died at the age of 93.
Source: death section
11.What medical procedure had Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. undergone several years before his death?
- A.Cataract surgery
- B.Open heart surgerycorrect
- C.Knee replacement
- D.Appendectomy
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. had previously undergone open heart surgery years before his passing.
Source: death section
12.For what specific event did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. make his final public appearance?
- A.A legislative session at the Batasang Pambansa
- B.A family reunion in Rosales
- C.The 66th anniversary of the WWII Allied Invasion of Lingayen Gulfcorrect
- D.A presidential inauguration
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. appeared at the 66th anniversary of the WWII Allied Invasion of Lingayen Gulf.
Source: last public appearance section
13.What was the relationship between Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. and Ferdinand Marcos?
- A.Political alliescorrect
- B.Brothers
- C.Employer and employee
- D.Father and son
The biography explicitly notes that Ferdinand Marcos and Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. were political allies.
Source: political career section
14.During which years did Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. serve as an assemblyman to the Batasang Pambansa?
- A.1971 to 1986
- B.1954 to 1963
- C.1963 to 1978
- D.1978 to 1986correct
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. was elected as an assemblyman from 1978 to 1986.
Source: political career section
15.What is the name of the other grandson of Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. mentioned as a former representative?
- A.Conrado Estrella IIIcorrect
- B.Robert Raymond Estrella
- C.Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- D.Jose de Venecia
Former Pangasinan Rep. Conrado Estrella III is identified as a grandson of Conrado Favis Estrella Sr.
Source: biographical introduction
16.When was Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. found after his passing?
- A.June 1, 2011
- B.January 11, 2011
- C.May 30, 2011
- D.May 31, 2011correct
Conrado Favis Estrella Sr. was found the morning after his death on May 31, 2011.
Source: death section
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