Venancio Ziga

Venancio Prieto Ziga (March 24, 1904 – 1970) was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He represented the Albay's first district in the House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969. He served as Governor of Albay in the Philippines from 1946 to 1951.

Early life and education Ziga was born in Bacacay, Albay on March 24, 1904. He is the eldest son of Engracio Yu Ziga and Petrona Prieto. He finished his secondary education in Albay Provincial High School. He also finished pre-law course in the University of the Philippines, Manila and took up law at the University of Santo Tomas. In 1937, he passed the bar examinations.

Career Ziga was elected as municipal councilor of Tabaco in 1940. During outbreak of World War II, he was recruited by the USAFFE and joined Bataan Death March.

In 1946, Ziga was appointed to Governor of Albay by President Manuel Roxas.

In 1961, Ziga was elected as first district representative of Albay for two consecutive terms.

Personal life Ziga was the husband of Senator Tecla San Andres Ziga, a public servant and lawyer. They have only one son, Victor Ziga who were later elected as a Senator of the Philippines.