EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
Elpidio Quirino was a native of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur although born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur to Don Mariano Quirino of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur and Doña Gregoria Mendoza Rivera of Agoo, La Union. Quirino spent his early years in Aringay, La Union. He studied and graduated his elementary education to his native Caoayan, where he became a barrio teacher. He received secondary education at Vigan High School, then went to Manila where he worked as junior computer technician at the Bureau of Lands and as property clerk in the Manila police department. He graduated from Manila High School in 1911 and also passed the civil service examination, first-grade.
Quirino attended the University of the Philippines. In 1915, he earned his law degree from the university's College of Law, and was admitted to the bar later that year. He was engaged in the private practice of law.
Personal life
Quirino was married to Alicia Syquia, on January 16, 1921 the couple had 5 children namely Tomas Quirino, Armando Quirino, Victoria Quirino-Delgado (1931–2006), Fe Angela Quirino and Louie Quirino.
Several of Quirino's relatives became public figures in their own rights:
Quirino attended the University of the Philippines. In 1915, he earned his law degree from the university's College of Law, and was admitted to the bar later that year. He was engaged in the private practice of law.
Personal life
Quirino was married to Alicia Syquia, on January 16, 1921 the couple had 5 children namely Tomas Quirino, Armando Quirino, Victoria Quirino-Delgado (1931–2006), Fe Angela Quirino and Louie Quirino.
Several of Quirino's relatives became public figures in their own rights:
- Antonio Quirino, brother of the former President, owner of Alto Broadcsting System, which later merged with Chronicle Broadcasting Network to form ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.
- PoncyQuirino, grandson of the former President and a dance instructor.
- Cory Quirino, granddaughter of the former President and a tri-media health and fitness guru.