Ramon Mitra Jr.

The Honorable Ramon Mitra Jr.
Mitra in 1986
14th Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives
In office July 27, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by	Nicanor Yñiguez (as Speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa)
Succeeded by	Jose de Venecia Jr.
House Minority Leader
In office June 12, 1971 – January 24, 1972
Preceded by	Justiniano Montano
Succeeded by	Ramon Felipe Jr.
Minister/Secretary of Agriculture
In office March 25, 1986 – March 9, 1987
President	Corazon Aquino
Preceded by	Salvador Escudero
Succeeded by	Carlos Dominguez III
Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa
In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986
Constituency	Palawan
Member of the House of Representatives from Palawan
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Alfredo Amor Abueg Jr.
Constituency	2nd district
In office December 30, 1965 – December 30, 1971
Preceded by	Gaudencio Abordo
Succeeded by	District abolished
Constituency	at-large district
Senator of the Philippines
In office December 30, 1971 – September 23, 1972[1]
Personal details
Born	Ramon Villarosa Mitra Jr. (1928-02-04)February 4, 1928 Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippine Islands
Died	March 20, 2000(2000-03-20) (aged 72) Makati, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	LDP (1988–2000)
Other political affiliations	Lakas ng Bansa (LnB) (1987–1988) PDP–Laban (1983–1987) Laban (1978–1983) Liberal (1965-1978)
Spouse	Cecilia Aldeguer Blanco
Children	7, including Ramon III, Abraham and Raul
Alma mater	San Beda College (LL.B)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer

Ramon Villarosa Mitra Jr. (February 4, 1928 – March 20, 2000) was a Filipino statesman, diplomat, and pro-democracy activist. He served as speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992. Prior to that, he was Corazon Aquino's first minister of Agriculture from 1986 to 1987, a member of the Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986 and a senator during the 7th Congress.