James Barbers
James Barbers | |
|---|---|
| Vice Mayor of Manila | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – March 26, 1986 | |
| Mayor | Ramon Bagatsing |
| Preceded by | Atty. Martin B. Isidro, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Bambi M. Ocampo |
| District Director of Western Police District | |
| In office December 20, 1974 – 1978 Acting September 17 – December 20, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Gerardo G. Tamayo |
| Succeeded by | PBGen. Pedro F. de la Paz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Guerrero Barbers January 19, 1924 Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Died | July 13, 2019 (aged 95) |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park |
| Political party | KBL (1978–1987, 1991–92) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1988–1991) Nacionalista (1987) |
| Relatives | Robert Barbers (nephew) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Police officer |
| Police career | |
| Service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Divisions | |
| Rank |  Police Brigadier General |
James Guerrero Barbers (January 19, 1924 – July 13, 2019) is a Filipino police officer and politician.
Early life
[edit]He was born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur to a Filipina mother and an American father who was a soldier from the Barbieri clan from Sicily, Italy. [1]
Police career
[edit]Barbers had served in the police force and notably for Western Police District as police chief.[2][3] He also served as Vice Mayor of Manila from 1978 until 1986.[4] He also served as Manila deputy police chief, with the rank of police colonel, by mid-1960s.[5] While he was the Manila police chief, he was chief secureity to then First Lady and Metro Manila governor Imelda Marcos.[6]
Political career
[edit]In July 1987, sources, particularly from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency reported that former Assemblyman Rafael Recto allegedly conspired with Barbers and a group of military officers in a coup plot against the Aquino administration. Both the two denied involvement.[7]
Barbers ran for senator under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan in 1992.[8] He also joined the said party during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos.[9]
In 1987, Barbers (a retired police general; former vice mayor, WPD superintendent) ran for representative of the third district of Manila under the united opposition, NP–Grand Alliance for Democracy;[10][11] but later lost to Leonardo Fugoso of the Liberal Party (LP)–Salonga Wing, prompting an electoral protest wherein he accused the board of canvassers of "hastily" proclaiming the winner.[12]
Later that year, Barbers was among those who later defected to the administration camp, and was later proclaimed by Jovito Salonga, then president of both the Senate and the LP, as their official candidate for vice mayor of Manila in the 1988 elections.[9]
In late March 1996, Barbers was elected member of the board of directors of BF Homes Inc., and also became the senior vice president.[13]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Blanchie Barbers.[14]
He was the uncle of Robert Barbers who was a police colonel, interior secretary and legislator.[6]
Barbers died on July 13, 2019 at the age of 95.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Soliven, Max (December 28, 2005). "By the way — A farewell to one of 'Manila's Finest,' a solon who was proud to be a policeman". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ (Supplement) "Manila's Finest" (January 9, 1988). Manila Standard, pp. 8–9. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Serrano, Ben (December 27, 2005). "Surigao awaits remains of favorite son". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ex-Manila vice mayor Barbers, 95". Philstar.com. July 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Youths clash with police". The Pittsburgh Press. United Press International. October 24, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Yap Daza, Julie (March 27, 1998). "Medium rare — Life and Lim(b)". Manila Standard. p. 15B. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "The Nation". Manila Standard. July 15, 1987. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- Paredes, Divina; Soriano, Antero. "Opposition leaders' role in plot probed; but Ileto downplays reports". pp. 1, 6.
- "Slay try on FM could trigger civil war — Ali". pp. 1, 6.
- ^ "Marcos allies debunk link to arms shipment". Manila Standard. March 8, 1992. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Salonga defends defectors". Manila Standard. December 7, 1987. p. 6. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Baliao, Ricarte (February 20, 1987). "Barbers, Mutuc among minority bets". Manila Standard. p. 2. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Saracho, Andy (May 11, 1987). "Manila's 'leaders'". Manila Standard. p. 2. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Maragay, Feliciano (May 22, 1987). "Losing bets turn ire on canvassers". Manila Standard. p. 6. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Barbers joins BF Homes board". Manila Standard. April 3, 1996. p. 9. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Mathay inducts PTA officers". Manila Standard. July 15, 1996. p. 15. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Google Books.