Pablo Torres Tapia

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Torres and the surname or paternal family name is Tapia.
Pablo Torres Tapia
Born(1908-06-26)June 26, 1908
Tanauan, Batangas, Philippine Islands
Died1967 (aged 58–59)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationUniversity of the Philippines
Occupation(s)banker, lawyer, editor
Known forFACOMA, Tinig ng Tanauan (Voice of Tanauan), Square Deal Bank
SpouseBasilisa Carandang (second wife)
ChildrenMaria Luisa C. Tapia, Maria Elena C. Tapia, Rosa O. Tapia, Rufina O. Tapia, Leonardo O. Tapia, Antonio O. Tapia
AwardsRamon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership

Pablo Torres Tapia (1908–1967) was a Filipino banker and lawyer who received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1964. His contributions to the community involved establishing a rural bank aimed at providing loans for farmers, educating the farmers with the latest farming developments, and setting up the Tanauan Farmers Marketing Cooperative (FACOMA).[1]

References

  1. ^ Balgos, Cecile C.A., ed. (2007). "Pablo Torres Tapia". Great Men and Women of Asia: Ramon Magsaysay Awardees from Southeast Asia 1958-1973. Anvil.
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