Bonifacio Javier

Bonifacio Javier
Mayor of Mandaluyong
In office
1960–1962
Vice MayorAmado T. Reyes
Preceded byPedro Cruz
Succeeded byAmado T. Reyes
In office
1946–1955
Preceded byPedro Cruz
Succeeded byPedro Cruz
Personal details
BornBonifacio J. Javier
(1894-06-05)June 5, 1894
DiedJanuary 19, 1962(1962-01-19) (aged 67)
Resting placeSan Felipe Neri Cemetery, Mandaluyong
OccupationPolitician
NicknameBoni

Bonifacio "Boni" Javier (June 5, 1894 – January 19, 1962) 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. An avenue in Mandaluyong and, in turn, the adjacent train station are named after his nickname.

His oldest son, Filemon served as mayor from 1964 to 1971.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Hindi kay Andres Bonifacio ipinangalan ang 'Boni Avenue' sa Mandaluyong". GMA News Online. May 7, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Saan galing ang pangalang Boni Avenue sa Mandaluyong?". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ Alave, Kristine (March 7, 2008). "Some Mandaluyong residents disown ex-mayor Abalos". Philippine Daily Inquirer.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Filemon P. Javier". City of Mandaluyong. Retrieved September 26, 2026.