Roxas Family
Roxas may refer to: Places in the Philippines Cities and municipalities * Roxas City * Roxas, Isabela * Roxas, Oriental Mindoro * Roxas, Palawan Roads * Roxas Boulevard * Paseo de Roxas Others * Roxas Airport People with the surname Roxas * Gerardo Roxas y Arroyo (fl. 1839–1891), also known as Gerardo Roxas I, Filipino servant during the Spanish Colonial Era * Manuel Roxas (1892–1948), former President of the Philippines and son of Gerardo Roxas y Arroyo * Trinidad Roxas (1900–1995), former First Lady of the Philippines and wife of Manuel Roxas * Gerardo Roxas (1924–1982), also known as Gerry Roxas, Filipino politician and son of Manuel Roxas * Mar Roxas (born 1957), Filipino politician and son of Gerardo Roxas * Gerardo Roxas, Jr. (1960–1993), popularly known as Dinggoy Roxas, Filipino politician and son of Gerardo Roxas * Juno Roxas (born 1967), Australian musician and actor * Rogelio Roxas (fl. 1971–1993), Filipino treasure hunter * Jake Roxas (born 197 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roxas City
Roxas City, officially the City of Roxas (Capiznon language, Capiznon/ hil, Dakbanwa sang Roxas; fil, Lungsod ng Roxas), is a 3rd class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 179,292 people. It is originally known as the Municipality of Capiz (from which the province derives its name), the area became a chartered city on May 12, 1951, and was renamed in honor of native Manuel Acuña Roxas, the List of presidents of the Philippines, fourth president of the Philippines and the first of the independent Commonwealth of the Philippines, post-American History of the Philippines (1946-1965), Third Philippine Republic. Roxas City is the center of education, trade, economic activities and logistics in Northern Panay. The abundance of marine life makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." It has received Cleanest an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mar Roxas
Manuel "Mar" Araneta Roxas II (; born May 13, 1957) is a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines. He is the grandson and namesake of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas. He served in the Cabinet of the Philippines as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government from 2012 to 2015. Previously, he was the Secretary of Trade and Industry from 2000 to 2003 and Secretary of Transportation and Communications from 2011 to 2012. He is the son of former Senator Gerry Roxas. After graduation from the University of Pennsylvania, Roxas worked as a banker in New York, mobilizing venture capital funds for small and medium enterprises. He served as the Representative of the 1st District of Capiz from 1993 to 2000. His stint as congressman was cut short after he was appointed by President Joseph Estrada as Secretary of Trade and Industry. He resigned from the position at the height of the EDSA Revolution of 2001 and was later re-appointed by President Gloria Maca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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President Roxas (other)
President Roxas may refer to: *Manuel Roxas (1892–1948), former President of the Philippines *President Roxas, Capiz, a municipality in the Philippines * President Roxas, Cotabato, a municipality in the Philippines * President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte Roxas, officially the Municipality of President Manuel A. Roxas, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,198 people. History The municipality of Pr ..., a municipality in the Philippines See also * Roxas (other) {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rojas
Rojas is a surname found throughout the Spanish-speaking world, especially in Latin America. Rojas may refer to: People A *Adrián Rojas (born 1977), Chilean professional football player *Aguelmis Rojas (born 1978), Cuban long-distance runner *Agustín de Rojas Villandrando (1572–1618), Spanish writer and actor *Alberto Müller Rojas (1935–2010), Venezuelan politician and general *Alberto Rojas (born 1965), Mexican-born prelate of the Catholic Church *Alberto Rojas Jiménez (1900–1934), Chilean poet and journalist *Alejandro González Rojas (born 1955), former Costa Rican goalkeeper *Alexis Rojas (born 1972), Colombian road cyclist * Alfredo Rojas (Argentine footballer) (born 1937) * Alfredo Rojas (Chilean footballer) (born 1985) * Alfredo Rojas (Peruvian footballer) (born 1991) *Anderson Rojas, amateur boxer from Ecuador *Andrea Rojas, fictional character from DC Comics *Andres Almonaster y Rojas (born 1728), Spanish civil servant of New Orleans *Ángel Clemente Rojas (b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roxas (Kingdom Hearts)
is a fictional character from Square Enix's video game franchise '' Kingdom Hearts''. First making a cameo during the final scenes of the 2004 title '' Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and full appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Roxas is a "Nobody", who was created from the series' main character Sora who briefly loses his heart during the first game of the series. '' Kingdom Hearts II'' reveals that Roxas is a member of Organization XIII, a group of Nobodies who need him as he can wield the Keyblade, a weapon that allows him to capture hearts. As a member of the organization, Roxas bears the title . He is also the protagonist of the video game ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', which revolves around his origins. In the Japanese games, Roxas is voiced by Kōki Uchiyama, while Jesse McCartney takes the role in the English versions. Since his cameo appearance, director Tetsuya Nomura has said that Roxas is an important character in the series, and in order to explain his back s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Van Roxas
Van Roxas (born Van Louelle Pojas on November 8, 1989) is a Filipino actor, television personality, and former reality show contestant. He placed as the 5th Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. He did a show with the Drama Princess of ABS-CBN's Kim Chiu entitles Maling Akala. Personal life Van Louelle Pojas better known as Van Roxas is from Talisay, Cebu. He is a Physical Therapy student and band vocalist from Cebu. His parents have separated, his mother is in the States while his father has his own life away from Van. He was a support act of the Irish pop band Westlife for their 2011 Gravity Tour. Television Information * Van Roxas and Jay-r Siaboc are from Talisay City, Cebu. Both are band vocalist. * His first acting role was Karl Alda, Kim Chiu's love interest in Maling Akala. References * Wikipedia, Pinoy Dream Academy - Pinoy Dream Academy (season 2) * ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Ch ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jake Roxas
Jake Roxas (born July 13, 1977) is a Filipino actor. He is mostly known for his role in Imortal as Magnus Imperial. He was a contract actor of ABS-CBN. Career Roxas started his showbiz career in the GMA Network. He was a cast member of the teen-oriented show '' TGIS''. He took a rest out of showbiz for six years. In 2010, he came back to showbiz signed with the ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ... network. He returned again to showbiz for ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' in 2017. Filmography Television Films * TGIS (The Movie) (1997) * Ikaw Na Sana (1998) * Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) * Message Sent (2003) * Xerex (2003) * Walang Hanggang Paalam (2009) Awards * Winner, Best New Television Personality For ''Ikaw Na Sana'' (GMA 7), 1997 PMPC Star Awards For TV ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rogelio Roxas
Rogelio "Roger" Domingo Roxas (died May 25, 1993) was a former Filipino soldier who had worked as a locksmith before allegedly discovering in a cave north of Manila a hidden chamber full of gold bars and a giant golden Buddha statue – which Roxas estimated to weigh one metric ton – on a plot of state-owned land near Baguio General Hospital, in Baguio on January 24, 1971. Roxas claimed that the Buddha's head was removable and that it concealed a hollowed-out portion within the statue that contained at least two handfuls of uncut diamonds. The cache was alleged to be a portion of the legendary Yamashita treasure. Seizure of gold On April 6, 1971, Roxas claimed that armed men purportedly from the National Bureau of Investigation and the Criminal Investigation Service forcibly confiscated the gold bars and statue from his home in Aurora Hill, Baguio. On April 19, 1971, the military deposited a Buddha statue at the Baguio City Court; however, Roxas proclaimed that it was not t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Juno Roxas
Juno Roxas (born 4 May 1967) is an Australian musician and actor. Life and career Roxas was one of the founding members of glam metal band, Roxus (1987–1993). The group released an album in 1991, titled '' Nightstreet'' which peaked at number 5 on the ARIA charts. In 1989, Roxas starred in the Australian AFI award nominated feature film, ''Mull'' and recorded versions of " The Wanderer", "Jingle Bell Rock" and "All Right Now" for the film's soundtrack. Roxas launched his solo career in 1993 on the Melodian label with the single "Almost Summer" and album, ''Far From Here'' 1994. Neither impacted on the ARIA chart. In 1998 Roxas appeared on the Mushroom Records 25th anniversary album, '' Mushroom 25 Live: The Concert of the Century'', and played the accompanying concert performing "Where Are You Now?". In 2006 Roxas performed with the Pat Cash All Star Band at the Australian Tennis Open. Discography Albums * ''Far From Here'' – Melodian Melodian Records was an Austra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gerardo Roxas, Jr
Gerardo may refer to: People Given name Gerardo is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of the male given name Gerard. * Gerardo Amarilla (born 1969), Uruguayan politician * Gerardo Bonilla (born 1975), Puerto Rican-born professional race car driver * Gerardo Carrera Piñera (born 1987), Spanish professional footballer, usually simply Gerardo * Gerardo Diego (1896–1987), Spanish poet * Gerardo García León (born 1974), Spanish footballer * Gerardo Greco (born 1966), Italian journalist * Gerardo Herrero (born 1953), Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer * Gerardo de León (1913–1981), Filipino actor and film director * Gerardo Machado (1871–1939), President of Cuba * Gerardo Martino (born 1962), retired Argentine footballer and current manager * Gerardo Matos Rodríguez (1897–1948), Uruguayan musician, composer and journalist * Gerardo Mejía (born 1965), Ecuadorian-born musician, known as Gerardo * Gerardo Miranda (born 1956), retired Spanish footballer, usu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gerardo Roxas
Gerardo Manuel de Leon Roxas Sr. (August 25, 1924 – April 19, 1982), better known as Gerardo M. Roxas or simply Gerry Roxas, was one of two children of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas. He was the father of Gerardo "Dinggoy" A. Roxas, Jr. and former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel "Mar" A. Roxas II. As a representative of the First District of Capiz and, later, as a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines (1963 to 1972), Gerry Roxas sponsored legislation that benefited the masses, improved living conditions, provided employment and family income and in general, promoted equitable sharing in the wealth of the nation. He also wrote many bills of national importance and was consistently voted by the Philippines Free Press and other national publications as one of the outstanding Senators of the Philippines. Life and political career Born in Manila on August 25, 1924, Gerry Roxas was heir to a tradition of public service ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roxas, Isabela
Roxas, officially the Municipality of Roxas ( ilo, Ili ti Roxas; tl, Bayan ng Roxas), is a 1st class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Isabela (province), Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 65,839 people. The municipality is the center of business and commerce in the Mallig Plains, Mallig Plains Region. In 1839, two new provinces were created by the Spanish conquistadors dividing the La Provincia del Valle de Cagayan into two. One retained the name Cagayan, while a new province of Nueva Vizcaya was created. Bindang was dissolved as Barrio Vira under the municipality of Gamu, Isabela.http://www.flyphilippines.com.ph/isabela/info.php Etymology The place used to be called Bindang (Bayani), and was part of the La Provincia del Valle de Cagayan (present day area of Cagayan to Nueva Vizcaya). History Early settlers were the Kalinga people, Kalingas who originated from adjacent places in Mounta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |