Nicanor de Guzman Jr.

Nicanor Garcia de Guzman Jr. (January 15, 1932 – February 12, 2012) was a Filipino politician who was a member of the House of Representatives for Nueva Ecija's 4th district from 1987 to 1990.

Political career

1989 smuggling case and resignation On September 5, 1989, De Guzman illegally brought in firearms to the Philippines through Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his return flight from the United States. De Guzman was suspended by the House of Representatives on September 12, 1989, for 60 days.

The Pasay Regional Trial Court found De Guzman guilty of smuggling in August 1990. De Guzman resigned instead of waiting for the House of Representatives to expel him. He started serving his sentence in 1995 but was later granted absolute pardon in 1998 by President Joseph Estrada.

Illness and death De Guzman died on February 12, 2012, due to a lingering liver and pancreatic illness he was diagnosed of in November 2011.