Eduardo Joson

Eduardo "Tatang" Lopez Joson Sr. (August 5, 1919 – August 9, 1990) was a captain of Filipino guerrillas during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II. He later became the mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija and eventually the governor of Nueva Ecija in a span of 31 years until his death in 1990, making him the second longest serving politician serving one government position in the country.

For the Filipino politician, see Eduardo Nonato Joson.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lopez and the surname or paternal family name is Joson.
The Honorable
Eduardo Lopez Joson
Official Portrait of Governor Eduardo L. Joson
Governor of Nueva Ecija
In office
December 30, 1959 – 1986
Preceded byAmado Aleta
Succeeded byEmmanuel T. Santos
In office
June 30, 1988 – August 9, 1990
Preceded byEmmanuel T. Santos
Succeeded byNarciso S. Nario Sr.
Mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija
In office
December 30, 1947 – December 30, 1959
Personal details
Born(1919-08-05)August 5, 1919
Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands
DiedAugust 9, 1990(1990-08-09) (aged 71)
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyBagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija
Other political
affiliations		Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
SpouseAraceli Noriel
Children6, including Tomas III and Eduardo Nonato
OccupationPolitician
Military service
Allegiance
  • Philippines
  • United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1941–1945
RankCaptain
UnitUSAFFE
CommandsSquadron 213
Battles/warsWorld War II
  • Raid at Cabanatuan (1945)

During his governorship, he founded a local political party, Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija.

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