Jose Altavas

Jose Cortes Altavas (September 11, 1877 – August 21, 1952) was a Filipino politician, legislator and man of letters. He was a municipal councilman of Capiz (present day Roxas City, Capiz), provincial board member (1906–1907), representative (1907–1909 and 1925–1928), governor of Capiz (1910–1916), senator (1916 to 1922), and 1934 Constitutional Convention delegate.

Early life and education Born on September 11, 1877, Jose Altavas was from the town of Balete, which was then part of the province of Capiz, Philippines. His parents, Jose Altavas Sr. and Andrea Cortes,

When the revolution ended, he finished his studies and practiced law in Capiz on May 6, 1901, after passing the bar. He was also a newspaperman and writer who wrote Spanish poems and a 54-volume memoir that contained recollections of his life. In 1910, he became governor of Capiz and served until 1916. By 1925, he again won as 2nd district representative, and his term ended in 1927.

Personal life Altavas was married to Socorro Barrios Laserna

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