Arsenio Lacson

Arsenio Hilario Sison Lacson Sr. (December 26, 1912 – April 15, 1962) was a Filipino lawyer, journalist and politician who gained widespread attention as 1st to be elected and 17th Mayor of Manila from 1952 to 1962. An active executive likened by Time and The New York Times to New York City's Fiorello La Guardia, he was the first Manila mayor to be reelected to three terms. Nicknamed "Arsenic" and described as "a good man with a bad mouth", Lacson's fiery temperament became a trademark of his political and broadcasting career. He died suddenly from a stroke amidst talk that he was planning to run in the 1965 presidential election.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Sison and the surname or paternal family name is Lacson.

The Honorable
Arsenio Lacson
Lacson official portrait during the 2nd Congress.
17th Mayor of Manila
In office
January 1, 1952 – April 15, 1962
Vice MayorJesus M. Roces (1952–1959)
Antonio J. Villegas (1959–1962)
Preceded byManuel de la Fuente
Succeeded byAntonio Villegas
Member of the House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district
In office
December 30, 1949 – January 1, 1952
Preceded byHermenegildo Atienza
Succeeded byJoaquin Roces
Personal details
Born
Arsenio Hilario Sison Lacson

(1912-12-26)December 26, 1912
Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippine Islands
DiedApril 15, 1962(1962-04-15) (aged 49)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyNacionalista
SpouseLuz Santiago
Children4
OccupationJournalist, politician
ProfessionLawyer
Association football career
Position(s) Half-back, defensive midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1930–31 Ateneo de Manila University
1932–36 University of Santo Tomas
International career
c. 1934 Philippines
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