1957 69 years ago Notable Births May 13 2 sources

Mar Roxas, Filipino economist and politician, 24th Secretary of the Interior and Local Government

On May 13, in the year 1957, Mar Roxas, Filipino economist and politician, 24th Secretary of the Interior and Local Government. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of May 13, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Mar Roxas. Learn more below.

Manuel "Mar" Araneta Roxas II is a Filipino former politician who served as a senator of the Philippines from 2004 to 2010. He is the grandson and namesake of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas. He served in the Cabinet of the Philippines as the 37th secretary of the interior and local government from 2012 to 2015 after serving as the 30th secretary of trade and industry from 2000 to 2003 and 38th secretary of transportation and communications from 2011 to 2012. He is the son of former senator Gerry Roxas.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on May 13, 1957 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 18 April 2026.

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