167. Unraveling the Past: President Sergio Osmeña's Memorabilia

 

Various memorabilia related to President Osmena include an invitation card from the 1935 Presidential inauguration, a photo with Mrs. Osmena, a presidential election pin, a personal letter during his vice presidency, a 1911 postcard from his political sortie, and a WWII flyer addressing the Filipino people.

Born on September 9, 1878, in Cebu, Sergio Osmeña's paternity was a subject of speculation, with two possible fathers: Pedro Singson Gotiaoco, a Chinese immigrant tycoon, and Antonio Sanson, a wealthy landowner. Recent DNA testing reported by The Freeman confirmed that Sanson was his biological father, finally putting an end to the mystery. Osmeña had chosen not to discuss his parentage during his lifetime, leaving historians and his descendants curious. Genealogist Todd Sales Lucero used traditional methods and DNA technology, obtaining samples from Osmeña's direct descendants and achieving a 100% match with the Sanson lineage. Although the revelation does not define his grandson, Tomas Osmeña, the former mayor emphasizes that the truth brings an end to speculations and that his grandfather's works and deeds matter most.

1895 Carte-de-visite (CVD) of the young Sergio Osmena who later became our President. Taken by Fotograpfia Imperial Studio in Barbosa 20 Quiapo, Manila.