Gil Puyat

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The Honorable Gil J. Puyat
11th President of the Senate of the Philippines
In office January 26, 1967 – September 23, 1972
Preceded by	Arturo Tolentino
Succeeded by	Abolished next held by Jovito Salonga in 1987
Senator of the Philippines
In office December 30, 1951 – September 23, 1972
Personal details
Born	Gil Juco Puyat (1907-09-01)September 1, 1907 Manila, Philippine Islands
Died	March 23, 1980(1980-03-23) (aged 72) Makati, Philippines[1]
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Nacionalista (1951-1980)
Spouse	Eugenia Guidote
Children	7
Alma mater	University of the Philippines

Gil Juco Puyat Sr. (September 1, 1907 – March 23, 1980) was a Filipino politician and businessman who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1951 until 1972, when President Ferdinand Marcos shut Congress down and declared Martial Law, and as Senate President from 1967 to 1972, usurping the seat of Arturo Tolentino.