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Teofisto Tayko Guingona, Jr. (born July 4, 1928 in San Juan, Rizal) was the Vice President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2004 during the first term of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Teofisto Guingona was born on July 4, 1928 in San Juan, Rizal, and was raised in Marawi City in Mandanao. His parents were former assemblyman, senator, judge and commissioner of Mindanao and Sulu, Atty. Teofisto Guingona, Sr. of Iloilo and Josefa Tayko of Negros Oriental.

Guingona took his primary and secondary education at the Ateneo de Cagayan. He then earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he later taught law, political science and history.

He is married to Ruth de Lara, the mayor of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. His son, Teofisto III (TG) is the incumbent representative from Bukidnon.

Other Information

• Name : Teofisto Tayko Guingona, Jr.
• Birthday : July 4, 1928
• Birthplace : San Juan, Rizal
• Nationality : Filipino
• Political party : Independent (Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats until 2003)
• Schools Attended :
• Primary education, Ateneo de Cagayan
• Secondary education, Ateneo de Cagayan
• Bachelor of Laws degree, Ateneo de Manila University
• Father : Teofisto Guingona, Sr.
• Mother : Josefa Tayko
• Spouse :  Ruth de Lara
• Children :
• Teofisto III
• Religion : Roman Catholic

Career Highlights

• 13th Vice President of the Philippines (February 7, 2001 – June 30, 2004)
• Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2001 – 2002)
• Senator of the Philippines (1998 – 2001)
• Secretary of Justice (1995 – 1998)
• Executive Secretary (1993 – 1995)
• Senator of the Philippines (1987 – 1993)
• Chairman, Commission on Audit (1986 – 1987)