# Lacson > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lacson > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lacson.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacson > Source revision: 1356168365 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Filipino family}} {{Other uses|Lacson(disambiguation){{!}}Lacson}} {{Use Philippine English|date=August 2022}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}} {{More citations needed|date=January 2012}} {{Infobox family | name = Lacson | image = File:Lacson Family Crest.jpg | crest = | caption = Lacson Family Crest | region = [Western Visayas](/source/Western_Visayas), [Negros Island Region](/source/Negros_Island_Region), [Pampanga](/source/Pampanga) and [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila), Philippines | early_forms = | origin = [Molo, Iloilo City](/source/Molo%2C_Iloilo_City) and [Negros Occidental](/source/Negros_Occidental) | distinctions = | traditions = | heirlooms = | meaning = "Sixth Grandson" | footnotes = }} '''Lacson''' is a Filipino surname with historical roots originating in the provinces of [Iloilo](/source/Iloilo) and [Negros Occidental](/source/Negros_Occidental), and with branches extending to [Cavite](/source/Cavite) and [Pampanga](/source/Pampanga). They are a prominent family involved in business, politics, real estate, and agriculture. Historical records indicate members serving as [gobernadorcillos](/source/Gobernadorcillo) during the [Spanish era](/source/Spanish_Era_of_the_Philippines) and were later involved in governance, commerce, and civic duties during the Japanese and American occupations. The surname "Lacson" is a transliteration of Spanish orthography from the Chinese-Spanish name "la̍k-sun." Derived from the [Hokkien](/source/Hokkien) language, it combines 六 (la̍k, meaning "sixth," possibly indicating birth order) and 孫 (sūn, meaning "grandchild") which had also been spelled as Laxon and Laczon by the Spaniards. [[File:The Ruins mansion west facade (Talisay, Negros Occidental; 10-27-2022).jpg|thumb|[The Lacson Ruins](/source/The_Ruins_(mansion)) of [Talisay City](/source/Talisay%2C_Negros_Occidental), Negros Occidental]] [[File:Arsenio Lacson Monument, Santa Cruz, Manila, Jun 2024.jpg|thumb|[Arsenio Lacson](/source/Arsenio_Lacson) Monument in [Plaza Lacson](/source/Plaza_Lacson), [Santa Cruz, Manila](/source/Santa_Cruz%2C_Manila)]] ==Notable Members== ===Politics=== ====National Politics==== * [José María Lacson Arroyo y Pidal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Arroyo) (1875–1927), Filipino Politician, Representative of [Iloilo's 1st Congressional District](/source/Iloilo's_1st_congressional_district) from 1916 to 1919, Senator of the [7th Senatorial District](/source/Philippines's_7th_senatorial_district) *[Jose Miguel Arroyo](/source/Jose_Miguel_Arroyo) (1946), 1st First Gentleman of the Philippines, and 1st Second Gentleman of the Philippines as the husband of [Gloria Macapagal Arroyo](/source/Gloria_Macapagal_Arroyo) the 14th [President of the Philippines](/source/President_of_the_Philippines) and 10th [Vice President of the Philippines](/source/Vice_President_of_the_Philippines), son of Ignacio Lacson Arroyo II *[Alex Lacson](/source/Alex_Lacson) (1965), Filipino author, reform advocate, lawyer, and Senatorial candidate *[Aniceto Lacson](/source/Aniceto_Lacson) (1857–1931), Filipino revolutionary general, sugar farmer, and businessman in the Philippines *[Isaac Lacson](/source/Isaac_Lacson) (1889–1964), Filipino politician, son of [Gen. Aniceto Lacson](/source/Aniceto_Lacson), Governor of Negros Occidental (1931–1934), representative of the [8th senatorial district](/source/8th_Senatorial_District_of_the_Philippine_Islands) * [Panfilo Lacson](/source/Panfilo_Lacson) (1948), Filipino Senator, former Director-General of the [Philippine National Police](/source/Philippine_National_Police) ====Camarines Sur==== *[Dato Arroyo](/source/Dato_Arroyo) (1974), Member of the [House of Representatives of the Philippines](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) from the 1st congressional district of [Camarines Sur](/source/Camarines_Sur), grandson of Ignacio Lacson Arroyo II ====Metro Manila==== *[Arsenio Lacson](/source/Arsenio_Lacson) (1911–1962), Filipino journalist, lawyer, and politician, nephew of [Gen. Aniceto Lacson](/source/Aniceto_Lacson), Mayor of Manila (1952–1962) ====Negros Occidental==== * [Iggy Arroyo](/source/Iggy_Arroyo) (1950–2012), Member of the [Philippine House of Representatives](/source/Philippine_House_of_Representatives) from Negros Occidental's 5th congressional district son of Ignacio Lacson Arroyo II * [Daniel "Bitay" Lacson Jr.](/source/Governor_of_Negros_Occidental) (1947–2024), Filipino politician, Governor of Negros Occidental during the [Fourth Republic](/source/History_of_the_Philippines_(1965%E2%80%931986)) (1986–1987), and [Fifth Republic](/source/History_of_the_Philippines_(1986%E2%80%93present)) (1988–1992). Former President and CEO of [Negros Navigation](/source/Negros_Navigation), founder of the [Negros Trade Fair](/source/Negros_Trade_Fair) in 1985. * Daniel G. Lacson Sr., Filipino Politician, Mayor of Talisay City, Negros Occidental (1945–1947) * David Lacson (1975–2021), Filipino politician, Mayor of E.B Magalona, Negros Occidental *[Eugenio Jose Lacson](/source/Eugenio_Jose_Lacson) (born 1959), Filipino politician, current Governor of Negros Occidental * Rafael B. Lacson (1896–1979), Filipino politician, son of Don Mariano Lacson, Mayor of [Talisay City](/source/Talisay%2C_Negros_Occidental) (1938–1941), Governor of Negros Occidental (1946–1951) * Felipe B. Lacson, Filipino Politician, Mayor of Talisay City, Negros Occidental (1947–1955) * Jose Carlos "Kako" Lacson (1942), Filipino politician, Mayor of Talisay City (1972–1980), Congressman of the 3rd District of [Negros Occidental](/source/Negros_Occidental) (1987–1998; 2001–2010) * Juan Lacson, Filipino Politician, Mayor of Talisay City, Negros Occidental (1906–1911) * Rosendo L. Lacson (1854–1926), Filipino Politician, brother of [Gen. Aniceto Lacson](/source/Aniceto_Lacson), signatory of the Acta de Capitulacion during the [Negros Revolution](/source/Negros_Revolution), first Mayor of Talisay City during the [Negros Republic](/source/Republic_of_Negros) (1898–1900) * Maria Lourdes Arroyo Lesaca, member of the [House of Representatives of the Philippines](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) from Negros Occidental's 5th congressional district, daughter of Ignacio Lacson Arroyo II * [Aurelio Lacson Locsin Sr.](/source/Mayor_of_Bacolod) (1896–1974), Filipino politician, Mayor of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental (1946) ====Pampanga==== * Mikey Arroyo,(1969) Member of the [House of Representatives of the Philippines](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) from Pampanga's 2nd congressional district, 10th Vice governor of Pampanga, grandson of Ignacio Lacson Arroyo II * Agustin Lacson, Filipino politician, Gobernadorcillo of [San Fernando, Pampanga](/source/San_Fernando%2C_Pampanga) (1854–1855) * Anacleto S. Lacson, Filipino politician, Gobernardorcillo of Magalang, Pampanga (1871–1873) * Aniceto S. Lacson, Filipino politician, Gobernardorcillo of Magalang, Pampanga (1891–1893) * Cosme Lacson, Filipino politician, Gobernadorcillo of San Fernando, Pampanga (1856–1857) * Daniel L. Lacson Jr., Filipino Politician, Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga (1988–1998) * Daniel O. Lacson, Filipino politician, Alcalde Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga (1899–1901) * Daniel T. Lacson Sr., Filipino politician, Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga (1968–1986) * Manuel S. Lacson, Filipino politician, Gobernadorcillo of [Magalang, Pampanga](/source/Magalang) (1868) * Maria Lourdes P. Lacson, Filipina politician, current and first female Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga ====Tarlac==== * Benjamin Lacson, Filipino politician, Mayor of [Concepcion, Tarlac](/source/Concepcion%2C_Tarlac) (2001–2004) * [Andres Lacson](/source/Andres_Lacson) (1976), Filipino politician, Mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac, and vice chairman of [Aksyon Demokratiko](/source/Aksyon_Demokratiko) (2013–2022) ===Religion=== *[Ignacio Lacson Arroyo Sr.](/source/Ignacio_and_Maria_Arroyo) (1851–1935), Filipino philanthropist and sugar farmer, co-founder of the Beaterio de Molo with his wife [Maria Regalado Pidal de Arroyo](/source/Ignacio_and_Maria_Arroyo) (1860–1920), great-grandparents of First Gentleman [Mike Arroyo](/source/Jose_Miguel_Arroyo), and [Iggy Arroyo](/source/Iggy_Arroyo) ===Business=== * Dr. Jaime Lacson Claparols, Filipino-Spanish businessman, son of Doña Carmen Lacson-Claparols and Ricardo Claparols, founder of the JRS Express in 1960 ===Academe=== * [John B. Lacson](/source/Juan_Bautista_Lacson) (1898–1992), Filipino sea captain and academician, founder of [John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University](/source/John_B._Lacson_Foundation_Maritime_University) in 1948. * Atty. Ricardo Conlu Lacson (1888), Philippine lawyer and educator, co-founder of [Philippine Law School](/source/Philippine_Law_School) in 1915. * Atty. Simeon Conlu Lacson (1887), Philippine lawyer and educator, co-founder of [Philippine Law School](/source/Philippine_Law_School) in 1915. * Soledad Lacson-Locsin (1905–1995), Filipina author, translated [Jose Rizal](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Rizal)'s [Noli Me Tangere](/source/Noli_Me_T%C3%A1ngere_(novel)) to the English language, sister of Mayor [Arsenio Lacson](/source/Arsenio_Lacson). Founder of Casanova School which was later donated to [Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod](/source/Colegio_San_Agustin_%E2%80%93_Bacolod) in 1961. ===Arts and Society=== * Anna Claparols Balcells, Filipina-Spanish businesswoman and philanthropist, descendant of Doña Carmen Lacson-Claparols, founder of the Kalipay Foundation * [Carlos "Caloy" Balcells](/source/Carlos_Balcells), Filipino-Spanish musician, descendant of Doña Carmen Lacson-Claparols, bass guitarist of Filipino rock band [The Dawn](/source/The_Dawn_(band)) *[Rose Lacson](/source/Rose_Porteous) (1948), Filipina-Australian socialite and businesswoman, formerly married to iron ore magnate [Lang Hancock](/source/Lang_Hancock), granddaughter of [Gen. Aniceto Lacson](/source/Aniceto_Lacson), niece of Mayor [Arsenio Lacson](/source/Arsenio_Lacson) * Arch. Dominador Lacson Lugtu, Filipino architect, principal designer who built the [Araneta Coliseum](/source/Araneta_Coliseum) ==See also== *[Lacson Avenue](/source/Lacson_Avenue), major thoroughfare in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines, named after Arsenio Lacson *[Lacson Underpass](/source/Lacson_Underpass), first pedestrian underpass in the Philippines, named after Arsenio Lacson * [Plaza Lacson](/source/Plaza_Lacson), historic square in the city of Manila, located near Santa Cruz Church * [Fountain of Justice](/source/Fountain_of_Justice), historic landmark in Bacolod city, site of Spanish surrender to Gen. Aniceto Lacson during the Negros Revolution * [Negros Revolution](/source/Negros_Revolution), 1898 political movement ended Spanish control on Negros Island, established the three-month Cantonal Republic of Negros, and led to American annexation in 1901, led by Gen. Aniceto Lacson * [Republic of Negros](/source/Republic_of_Negros), a brief revolutionary state in Negros Island, led by Gen. Aniceto Lacson *[Lacson National Highway](/source/Lacson_National_Highway), main highway of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, named after Gen. Aniceto Lacson * [Don Mariano Lacson National Highway](/source/Don_Mariano_Lacson_National_Highway), major thoroughfare in Talisay City, Negros Occidental *[Lacson Ruins](/source/The_Ruins_(mansion)), Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines; ancestral home of the heirs of Don Mariano Lacson *[Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House](/source/Cesar_Lacson_Locsin_Ancestral_House), Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines; home of El Ideal Bakery * [Lacson-Yusay Ancestral Mansion](/source/Molo_Mansion), Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines; known otherwise as the Molo Mansion * [John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University](/source/John_B._Lacson_Foundation_Maritime_University), Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines; first Filipino maritime school in the Visayas and Mindanao *[John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation-Bacolod, Inc.](/source/John_B._Lacson_Colleges_Foundation-Bacolod%2C_Inc.), private maritime college in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines * [List of Political Families in the Philippines](/source/List_of_political_families_in_the_Philippines) * [Hispanized Filipino-Chinese surnames](/source/Hispanized_Filipino-Chinese_surnames) {{surname|Lacson}} Category:Hokkien-language surnames Category:Hispanicization --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Lacson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacson) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacson?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.