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Mariano Albao Cuenco

Also Known As: "Asuang"
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Birthplace: Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
Death: July 09, 1909 (47)
Baybay City, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Immediate Family:

Son of Juana Cuenco
Husband of Remedios Lopez Diosomito
Father of José María Cuenco; Mariano Jesús Cuenco; Remedios Lopez Cuenco; Miguel Cuenco; Dolores Borromeo and 1 other

Occupation: Poet, journalist, grammarian
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About Mariano Cuenco

Mariano Albao Cuenco was a Filipino poet, journalist, and grammarian. Born in Kalibo, Capiz on December 8, 1861. Attended Normal de Manila and taught in public schools in Sogod and Catmon. In 1889, moved to Baybay, Leyte to do business. He returned to Cebu, settling with his family in Colon Street, Parian. He became a journalist, writing for various papers. He started the Imprenta Rosario press. His pseudonym was "Asuang." Ran for Cebu governor but lost. He died on July 9, 1909.

Gallery of Illustrious Filipinos (1917), by Manuel Artigas (Volume I, p. 360-361)

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Mariano Cuenco's Timeline

1861
December 8, 1861
Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
1885
May 19, 1885
Carmen, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
1888
January 16, 1888
Carmen, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
1902
1902
1904
December 15, 1904
Cebu City, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
1909
July 9, 1909
Age 47
Baybay City, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines
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