Bonifacio "Boni" Javier (June 5, 1894 – July 19, 1962)[1] was a Filipino politician and World War II guerilla leader who served as Mayor of Mandaluyong from 1946 to 1955 and from 1960 to 1962.[2][3] An avenue in Mandaluyong and, in turn, the adjacent train station are named after his nickname.[4]
Bonifacio Javier | |
|---|---|
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| Mayor of Mandaluyong | |
| In office 1960–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Cruz |
| Succeeded by | Amado T. Reyes |
| In office 1946–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Cruz |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Cruz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bonifacio J. Javier June 5, 1894 |
| Died | July 19, 1962 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | San Felipe Neri Cemetery, Mandaluyong |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | Boni |
References
edit- ↑ Sementeryo: Heritage Cemeteries of the Philippines (November 1, 2025). "We're sure you've heard of Boni Station along EDSA. Here is the grave of the man behind the name, at San Felipe Neri Cemetery in Mandaluyong City". Facebook. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Hindi kay Andres Bonifacio ipinangalan ang 'Boni Avenue' sa Mandaluyong". GMA News Online. May 7, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Saan galing ang pangalang Boni Avenue sa Mandaluyong?". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Alave, Kristine (March 7, 2008). "Some Mandaluyong residents disown ex-mayor Abalos". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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