Photo: Senate of the Philippines — Public domainSource
Pedro Sabido
diplomat · politician
- October 19, 1894
- February 3, 1980
- 85 years
About Pedro Sabido
Pedro Sabido, 85, Filipino politician and diplomat.
Explore other notable deaths in 1980 or deaths in February 1980.
The Deaths Archive presents
How well do you know Pedro Sabido?
Explore their life. Test your knowledge. Beat the challenge.
10 questions · One legacy · How much do you really know?
Challenge your friends
Play together in real-time.
Advertisement
Full Biography
|Pedro Sabido y Ribaya (October 19, 1894 – February 3, 1980) was a Filipino lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as senator from 1955 to 1961, ambassador of the Philippines to Spain and the Vatican from 1953 to 1955, and delegate from Albay's 3rd district from 1922 to 1934 and from 1935 to 1939.
Early life and education
Sabido was born on October 19, 1894 to Don Juan D. Sabido and Doña Maximina Ribaya. He attended his elementary and high school studies at the Seminario Colegio de Nueva Caceres. He graduated from the Seminary College of Naga with the degree of Bachelor of Laws and Philosophy degree in 1916 and was made honorary member of Real Academia Española, Spain in 1927.
Political career
Philippine legislature
Sabido was elected Representative from the third district of Albay to the House of Representatives of the Philippine Islands (later Philippine Assembly) continuously in 1922 for a period of 16 years. He was also Chairman of the important Committees on Public Works, on Revision of Laws and on Mines. During his term in the Philippine Legislature, Sabido was prevailed upon by the President Manuel L. Quezon to serve in the Executive Department of the Government as Chairman and General Manager of the National Abaca and other Fibers Corporation (NAFCO) and later on as Executive Affairs in the Cabinet of the President Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
Ambassadorship
In 1953, President Ramon Magsaysay appointed Sabido as Ambassador to Spain and the Vatican. He had to relinquish his diplomatic post in 1955 when he was drafted by the Nacionalista Party to become one of its candidates for Senator and won the said election.
Senate
As a Senator, he was the chairman of the Committee on Banks, Corporations and Franchise, Committee on Health of the Senate, a member of the Commission on Appointments. His work in the Senate has merited the recognition of the press and noted one of the Outstanding Senators of the Year consistently for five years from 1956 to 1961.
Personal life
He was married to Gloria Madrid, with whom he had a son and a daughter.
Content from Wikipedia — licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Interactive
Test Your Knowledge – Trivia Challenge
How well do you know this person's life and legacy?
No account needed to play. Sign in to keep your score on the leaderboard.
Books & Media
Find books, audiobooks and films about Pedro Sabido on Amazon.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Sources
- Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Sabido
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sep 26, 2026
- View article
- View record
- October 21, 2026
- Sep 26, 2026
Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Pedro Sabido's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Pedro Sabido y Ribaya born?
- A.October 19, 1894correct
- B.February 3, 1980
- C.February 3, 1955
- D.October 19, 1922
Pedro Sabido y Ribaya was born on October 19, 1894.
Source: early life section
2.What were the names of Pedro Sabido's parents?
- A.Jose P. Laurel and Maximina Ribaya
- B.Juan D. Sabido and Maximina Ribayacorrect
- C.Manuel L. Quezon and Gloria Madrid
- D.Ramon Magsaysay and Gloria Madrid
Pedro Sabido was born to Don Juan D. Sabido and Doña Maximina Ribaya.
Source: early life section
3.Where did Pedro Sabido complete his elementary and high school education?
- A.National Abaca and other Fibers Corporation
- B.Seminario Colegio de Nueva Cacerescorrect
- C.Philippine Assembly
- D.Real Academia Española
Pedro Sabido attended his elementary and high school studies at the Seminario Colegio de Nueva Caceres.
Source: early life section
4.In what year did Pedro Sabido graduate with a degree in Law and Philosophy?
- A.1922
- B.1927
- C.1916correct
- D.1935
Pedro Sabido graduated from the Seminary College of Naga with his degrees in 1916.
Source: early life section
5.Pedro Sabido was made an honorary member of which organization in 1927?
- A.Commission on Appointments
- B.Real Academia Españolacorrect
- C.National Abaca and other Fibers Corporation
- D.Nacionalista Party
Pedro Sabido was made an honorary member of the Real Academia Española, Spain, in 1927.
Source: early life section
6.Pedro Sabido served as a Representative for which district of Albay?
- A.3rd districtcorrect
- B.2nd district
- C.4th district
- D.1st district
Pedro Sabido was the Representative from the third district of Albay.
Source: political career section
7.During his legislative career, which committee was Pedro Sabido NOT a chairman of?
- A.Committee on Foreign Affairscorrect
- B.Committee on Public Works
- C.Committee on Mines
- D.Committee on Revision of Laws
Pedro Sabido served as Chairman of the Committees on Public Works, Revision of Laws, and Mines.
Source: political career section
8.Which president requested that Pedro Sabido serve as Chairman and General Manager of the NAFCO?
- A.Manuel L. Quezoncorrect
- B.Ramon Magsaysay
- C.Gloria Madrid
- D.Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
President Manuel L. Quezon prevailed upon Pedro Sabido to serve as Chairman and General Manager of NAFCO.
Source: political career section
9.Under which president's cabinet did Pedro Sabido serve as Executive Affairs?
- A.Juan D. Sabido
- B.Jose P. Laurel, Sr.correct
- C.Manuel L. Quezon
- D.Ramon Magsaysay
Pedro Sabido served as Executive Affairs in the Cabinet of President Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
Source: political career section
10.In what year was Pedro Sabido appointed Ambassador to Spain and the Vatican?
- A.1953correct
- B.1955
- C.1922
- D.1961
In 1953, President Ramon Magsaysay appointed Pedro Sabido as Ambassador to Spain and the Vatican.
Source: ambassadorship section
11.Why did Pedro Sabido relinquish his post as ambassador in 1955?
- A.He retired from politics
- B.He became a cabinet member
- C.He was drafted to run for Senatorcorrect
- D.His term expired
Pedro Sabido had to relinquish his diplomatic post when he was drafted by the Nacionalista Party to become a candidate for Senator.
Source: ambassadorship section
12.Which political party drafted Pedro Sabido to run for Senator in 1955?
- A.Nacionalista Partycorrect
- B.Philippine Assembly
- C.Liberal Party
- D.Real Academia Española
Pedro Sabido was drafted by the Nacionalista Party to become a candidate for Senator.
Source: ambassadorship section
13.Which of the following was a committee Pedro Sabido chaired while serving in the Senate?
- A.Committee on Banks, Corporations and Franchisecorrect
- B.Committee on Foreign Affairs
- C.Committee on Mines
- D.Committee on Public Works
Pedro Sabido was chairman of the Committee on Banks, Corporations and Franchise during his time as a Senator.
Source: senate section
14.How many consecutive years was Pedro Sabido recognized as an Outstanding Senator of the Year?
- A.Eight years
- B.Six years
- C.Five yearscorrect
- D.Ten years
Pedro Sabido was recognized as one of the Outstanding Senators of the Year for five years from 1956 to 1961.
Source: senate section
15.What was the name of Pedro Sabido's wife?
- A.Gloria Madridcorrect
- B.Maria Laurel
- C.Elena Quezon
- D.Maximina Ribaya
Pedro Sabido was married to Gloria Madrid.
Source: personal life section
16.On what date did Pedro Sabido pass away?
- A.October 19, 1894
- B.February 3, 1955
- C.October 19, 1980
- D.February 3, 1980correct
Pedro Sabido died on February 3, 1980.
Source: early life section
Explore the archive
People who died on February 3
Related People
Spotted an error?
Help us keep the archive accurate. Report a correction with a source.
Report an error for Pedro Sabido →Advertisement
