Isaac Araneta Lacson (28 July 1889 – 4 October 1964) was a Filipino politician who served as the Governor of Negros Occidental during the American occupation of the Philippines.
Early life and education
Lacson was born on July 28, 1889, in Talisay, Negros Occidental, to General Aniceto Lacson, a revolutionary hero who served as the President of the short-lived Republic of Negros during the Philippine Revolution, and Rosario Araneta, a member of the prominent Araneta family of the Philippines. He attended the Ateneo de Manila and graduated in 1910 from the San Juan de Letran College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Political career
In 1925, Lacson was elected to the House of Representatives representing the 3rd district of Negros Occidental, serving until 1928. He then became the 12th Governor of Negros Occidental from 1931 to 1934. In 1934, he was elected to the Philippine Senate as the representative of the 8th senatorial district, which comprised the Negros provinces, Antique, and Palawan. He served in the Senate until its abolition in 1935. During his tenure as senator, he served as chairman of the committees on banks and corporations, and franchises. He was a member of the Nacionalista Party.
