Mariano Garchitorena

Background

Garchitorena was the son of Don Andres Garchitorena and a French lady, Margarite Chereau.

Career

Camarines Sur. He was elected President of the Abacá Fiber Institute of the Philippines then appointed by President Manuel Roxas as Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, later run for senator one slots below of being elected, became ambassador to Spain. He was briefly Governor of Camarines Sur in 1945. Retired and remained the Liberal Party Chairman in Bicolandia.

Connections

Uncle:

Francis East. Garchitorena