Marcelino Veloso

Marcelino Roño Veloso (June 2, 1919 – May 11, 1986) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as House majority leader from 1967 to 1973. He represented Leyte's 3rd district in the House of Representatives from 1961 to 1973 and its 1st district from 1957 to 1961.

Early life and education Veloso was born on June 2, 1919, in Calbayog, Samar, to former representative Manuel Veloso and Paz Rosales Roño. He attended Calbayog Elementary School for his primary education and Leyte High School for his secondary education. In 1941, Veloso was a third-year law student at the University of the Philippines when World War II broke out. He returned to Leyte and completed his legal studies at the Manila Law College in 1946, earning his Bachelor of Laws degree following the liberation of the Philippines.

Career After the war, Veloso was appointed docket clerk of the People's Court. He later resigned to join the law office of his uncle, former senator Pastor Salazar, and subsequently established a successful career as a trial lawyer.

In 1955, Veloso was elected to the Leyte Provincial Board. During the first regular session of the 6th Congress, he served as assistant minority floor leader.

Following the election of Jose Laurel Jr. as speaker on February 2, 1967, Veloso was elected House majority leader, serving until the abolition of Congress in 1973.

Personal life Veloso was married to Virginia Kintana, with whom he had six children: Emmanuel, Emmeline, Marianne, Marcelino Jr., Eduardo, and Jose Antonio. He was the brother of former Samar representative Fernando Veloso and the nephew of former senators Jose Maria Veloso and Esteban Singson.