Eutiquio Boyles
Eutiquio Boyles | |
|---|---|
Boyles as a member of the Philippine Assembly, 1908 | |
| 6th Governor of Bohol | |
| In office October 16, 1916 – October 15, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Fernando G. Rocha |
| Succeeded by | Juan Torralba |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Bohol's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office October 16, 1907 – October 16, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Juan Virtudes |
| Presidente Municipal of Ubay, Bohol | |
| In office 1902–1906 | |
| Preceded by | Ruperto Gaviola |
| Succeeded by | Ruperto Gaviola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eutiquio Boyles November 21, 1874 |
| Died | January 15, 1955 (aged 80) Mabini, Bohol, Philippines |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Gabina del Valle |
| Children | Filomena Boyles |
| Alma mater | University of San Carlos (High School) University of Santo Tomas (AB) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Agriculturist |
Eutiquio Boyles (November 21, 1874 – January 15, 1955) was a Filipino politician who was the 6th Governor of Bohol from 1916 to 1919, presidente municipal of Ubay, Bohol from 1902 to 1906, and a member of the Philippine Assembly from Bohol's 3rd congressional district from 1907 to 1912.[1]
Early life
Boyles, also known as Inko Okoy or Wenceslao Reyes, was born in Sitio Bood (now Barangay Bood), Ubay, Bohol, on November 21, 1874. Born out of wedlock, he was brought up by his mother, Nicasia Boyles. His father was Francisco Reyes. His paternal great-grandmother, Berudja Reyes, was a survivor of the aftermath of the Dagohoy revolution.
Boyles left home for Cebu to pursue higher education, which was uncommon at the time. He worked for rich families to afford his education. He enrolled in the night high school of San Carlos Seminary and later obtained the Spanish degree of "Titulo de Maestro."[2][3]
His father, Francisco Reyes, later provided financial support for Boyles' education and sent him to Manila. Boyles was later admitted and enrolled at the Universidad de Santo Tomas. He completed his "Bacheller en Artes" at the same university.[3][4]
After he graduated, Boyles returned to his hometown in Ubay. With his completed education, he was appointed municipal secretary by the presidente municipal of Ubay. Afterwards, he was appointed inspector of customs at the major Port of Ubay.[5]
During the American occupation of the Philippines, he assumed a post as justice of the peace (Juez de Paz) of Ubay until 1902. He was later succeeded by his half-brother Nicanor Reyes.[3]
In the 1902 municipal election, he was elected presidente municipal (mayor) of Ubay, becoming the chief executive of his hometown. He only served for one term in the office until 1906.[5]
After his stint as presidente municipal, his constituents encouraged him to run for assemblyman in the inaugural Philippine Legislature, which was established through the Philippine Organic Act of 1902.[6] He agreed to run as an independent candidate, and was elected the first assemblyman of the third district of Bohol on July 30, 1907. The third district was then composed of 12 large municipalities, which includes the entire eastern half of Bohol, from Valencia to barangay Pangpang (now municipality of Buenavista), Getafe.[7] He successfully ran for a second term during the 1909 Philippine Assembly elections.[7]
In the 1916 Philippine general election, Boyles ran and was elected governor of Bohol, becoming the 6th elected chief executive of the province. He served in the office for one term, from October 16, 1916, to October 15, 1919.[8]
After his term as governor, he was appointed Director of the Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes of the Philippines and served from 1919 to 1923.[3]
Personal life
He married Gabina del Valle, and they had one daughter, Filomena.[9]
Later life
Boyles retired from politics and later engaged in farming and guano harvesting at Pupog Cave in Mabini, Bohol. He eventually expanded his business in his hometown in Sitio Bood (now barangay Bood), in Ubay, Bohol until the Second World War.
He died on January 15, 1955, at the age of 80.[9]
Legacy
In 1965, barangay Sampongon was renamed Governor Boyles in his honor, as he was the first elected governor of Bohol from the municipality of Ubay.
References
- ^ "G.R. No. L-12887 February 15, 1918". lawphil.net. February 15, 1918. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ "Wenceslao Reyes: A man of letters". Philippine News Agency. July 28, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Wenceslao "Boyles" Reyes: A Man of Many Hats". National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Wenceslao Reyes's Scholarly Journey". Philippine History Institute. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b "History of Ubay". Municipality of Ubay Official Website. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "A Legacy of Service: The 1902 Philippine Organic Act". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Camagay, Ma. Luisa T. (2015). The First Philippine Assembly, 1907-1909 (PDF). Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development, University of the Philippines. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Former Governors of Bohol". Official Website of the Provincial Government of Bohol. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b "G.R. No. 51025. September 22, 1993". lawlibrary.chanrobles.com. September 22, 1993. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.