Dulce Q. Saguisag | |
|---|---|
 Dulce Q. Saguisag (second from left) with her husband Rene Saguisag (left) | |
| 22nd Secretary of Social Welfare and Development | |
| In office October 12, 2000 – January 19, 2001 | |
| President | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Corazon Soliman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dulce Maramba Quintans September 5, 1944 Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | November 8, 2007 (aged 63) Makati, Philippines |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines(BS) Boston College(MSW) |
Dulce Maramba Quintans-Saguisag (September 5, 1944 – November 8, 2007) was a Filipino politician and former Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development under the administration of former President Joseph Estrada.[1] Saguisag was one of Estrada's eleven cabinet members who withdrew support for Estrada on January 19, 2001, following accusations of massive corruption by the president.[1][2] Estrada was ousted from office the next day, which is now known in the Philippines as EDSA II.[1]
She also served as the secretary-general of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines.[3] Saguisag was the wife of a former Filipino Senator Rene Saguisag,[3] who was in office from 1987 to 1992.[3]
- ^ a b c "Dulce Saguisag, 64". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2007-11-08. Archived from the original on 2008-02-02. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
- ^ "Speech of President Estrada at the Awarding Ceremonies for the Best CIDSS Municipalities, December 13, 2000". December 13, 2000.
- ^ a b c "Saguisag wife killed in road mishap". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2007-11-08. Archived from the original on 2008-01-18. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
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