Jesús, meaning “Jesus”, is common in Spain and Portugal. In the Philippines, it became the generic surname for many newly-Christianized Filipinos, much like de la Cruz. This study also includes de Jesús and other derivates.
This sub-project aims to organize genealogical data on the Jesús Family of the Philippines. Profiles here are those of historical figures, scions of the gentry (de buena familia), revolutionary heroes, scholars, government officials, national athletes and other public personalities (celebrities) in various fields. Find more surnames at the master project page, Families of the Philippines.
Architecture :: Juan Nakpil
Business :: Jose Pamintuan de Jesus :: Mike Osmeña de Jesus :: Vivian Que-Azcona
Civic Action :: Gregoria de Jesús
Education :: Edilberto de Jesus :: Armand Fabella
Entertainment :: José Corazón de Jesús Jr. :: McCoy de Leon :: Rico J. Puno
Literature :: José Corazón de Jesús :: Armando Malay
Military :: Pascual Álvarez
Politics :: Nicolás de Jesús :: Ciriaco de Miranda :: Dominador Gómez :: Alfonso Mendoza :: Guillermo Pablo :: Jose Roy :: Antonio Villegas
Pageantry :: Mercedes Verdote de Jesus
Revolutionary :: Teodoro Plata
Sports :: Vanessa de Jesus
How to Contribute
- Please click the "Join Project" button on the upper right of the project page.
- After getting yourself added as a collaborator for the surname, select the profile of the prominent Filipino you wish to add.
- Navigate to the profile. Under the "More Actions" link, choose "Add to Project" and select sub-project to which your ancestor should be included in.
- Include in the "About Me" section a brief biographical sketch, summarizing the person's significant contributions and accomplishments. (Required)
- Include a photograph, if one exists.
- Mark the profile as "public" and not "private". (Required)