Ramon Torres

Ramón Araneta Torres (born Ramón Torres y Araneta; June 12, 1891 – February 21, 1975) was a Filipino politician who served in both houses of the Congress of the Philippines as well as the Cabinet of the Philippines.

Early life Ramon Torres was born on June 12, 1891, in Bago, Negros Occidental to Francisco Torres and Irene Araneta.

Political career In 1925, Torres was elected to the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 2nd district of Negros Occidental, serving until 1927. He returned to office in 1931 and served until 1935. During this time, Torres was concurrently appointed by Governor-General Frank Murphy to become the Philippines' first Secretary of Labor, During this time, he introduced and oversaw numerous reforms such as the eight-hour working day, mandatory medical attention for workers, the passage of Commonwealth Act 213 which defined and regulated labor unions and the Workmen's Compensation Act.

After leaving the Senate, Torres briefly served again as governor of Negros Occidental for three months in 1953.