Dominador Gómez

Dominador Gómez (born José María Dominador Vicente Gregorio Gómez de Jesús; November 4, 1866 – May 14, 1930) was a Filipino ilustrado nationalist, physician, writer, legislator, and a labor leader.

Early life Gomez was born in Intramuros, Manila, on November 4, 1866, the son of Jose Maria Gomez y Medel and Lutgardia Basilia De Jesus of Santa Cruz, Manila. In 1881, he obtained his bachelor's degree from Ateneo Municipal. He then took medicine in the University of Santo Tomas, but left for Spain in 1887 to continue his studies. In Spain, he got his license to practice medicine from the University of Barcelona in 1889 and then went to Madrid to get his doctorate. During this time, he was an active member of the propaganda movement. He was a leading member of the Asociacion Hispano-Filipina and a contributor to La Solidaridad. He used the pen name Ramiro Franco.

Activism After being based in Spain, the "flamboyant Spanish mestizo and propagandist" Under his leadership, the UODF launched strikes against American companies in Manila. He was known for delivering fiery speeches against capitalism and imperialism. However, his leadership came to an abrupt halt when he was arrested on May 1, 1903, under charges of sedition and illegal association. The UODF was also accused of aiding the anti-US resistance of Filipino revolutionary Macario Sakay. Following the arrest, Gómez resigned from his position in the UODF. He was sentenced for four years of imprisonment and a year of hard labor, but he was able to gain early freedom by agreeing to help in the negotiations for Sakay's surrender to the American Insular Government in 1906 leading to Sakay's death.

Politics After Sakay's surrender, he engaged in politics and was elected in the Philippine Assembly from Manila's 1st district in 1907. However, he later won in the special election on March 30 of the same year, finally only to resign later on June 18.

He ran for re-election in 1909. In March 1910, The Philippine Assembly, in a significant move, refused to seat Gomez by denying him the right to represent Manila's 1st district. This decision was a testament to the Assembly's commitment to upholding standards and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. While there were protests against another member, Jose Clarin, these were ultimately dismissed. It was only in 1911 that he was declared as the true winner as Justo Lukban's election was voided due to his lack of residency. He would serve his term until 1912.

In popular culture Portrayed by Nanding Josef in the 1993 film, Sakay. Portrayed by Lorenzo Mara in the 2012 film, El Presidente. Portrayed by JV Ibesate in Tanghalang Pilipino's 2017 Rock Sarswela, Aurelio Sedisyoso.