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Gil Juco Puyat Sr. (September 1, 1907 – March 22, 1981) was a Filipino politician and businessman who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1951 until 1972, when President Ferdinand Marcos shut Congress down and declared Martial Law, and as Senate President from 1967 to 1972, usurping the seat of Arturo Tolentino.
Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, also known simply as Gil Puyat Avenue and by its former official name Buendia Avenue, is a major arterial thoroughfare which travels east–west through the cities of Makati and Pasay in western Metro Manila, Philippines.
Senate President Gil J. Puyat was born on September 1, 1907. His father, Don Gonzalo was the founder of one of the first business empires in the Philippines. Having been exposed to the world of business, Gil was inevitably drawn to a course in commerce for his higher education.
Jul 26, 2024 · RAPPLER EXCLUSIVE: Victor Puyat, son of the late Senate president Gil Puyat, slams the viral “Gil Tulog” street signs that were posted in various parts of Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City.
Gil Puyat’s renown for business acumen and foresight in managing the family business caught the eye of the late President Manuel L. Quezon. At the time, the country was predominantly agricultural in activity and the President was advocating industrialization.
Jul 26, 2024 · Gil Juco Puyat was a prominent Filipino politician and businessman. Born in Quiapo, Manila, Puyat pursued his higher education at the University of the Philippines, where he excelled in commerce and emerged as a distinguished student.
Sep 3, 2013 · The late statesman and business magnate, former Senate President Gil Puyat, was born on Sept. 1, 1907. The youngest dean of the University of the Philippines (College of Business Administration) at age 33, he served in the Senate from 1951 to 1973.
Jul 26, 2024 · But who is Gil Puyat and how come the thoroughfare formerly known as Buendia goes by his name? According to the Senate website, Gil J. Puyat was elected senator in 1951 and served in the Senate until his last term expired in 1973. He was the Senate President when then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law in 1972.
Jul 26, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines – The family of Gil Puyat has filed a formal complaint against the advertising agency believed to be behind the viral “Gil Tulog Ave.” signs in Makati City. On behalf of the...
Jul 26, 2024 · MANILA — The son of the late Senator Gil Puyat is not amused with a marketing campaign that changed the name of Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati to “Gil Tulog Avenue.” This campaign is a play on the Filipino word “puyat” which means sleep-deprived and “tulog”, which means sleep.
