Rafael Palma
Former Senator of the Philippines
Rafael Palma y Velásquez was a Filipino politician, Rizalian, writer, educator and a famous Freemason. He was a senator from 1916 to 1921 and was the fourth president of the University of the Philippines. Wikipedia
Born: October 24, 1874, Tondo, Philippines
Died: May 24, 1939 (age 64 years), Manila, Philippines
Siblings: José Palma
Education: University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Ateneo de Manila University
Previous offices: Secretary of the Interior and Local Government of Philippines (1917–1920), Senator of the Philippines (1916–1922), and Member of the Philippine Assembly (1907–1908)
Books: The woman and the right to vote, Addresses of Rafael Palma, Member of the Philippine Commission, Newton W. Gilbert, Chairman of the Board of Regents, Murray Bartlett, President of the University of the Philippines, Delivered at the Inaugural Ceremonies Held on the Campus of the University, Wednesday, December 20, 1911, and Our Campaign for Independence from Taft to Harrison (1901-1921)
Party: Nacionalista Party