Jose Concepcion Maristela Sr.

Jose "Pepe" Maristela Sr (born Jose Concepcion Maristela) retired from the Philippine Military with the rank of General. Pepe Maristela, also referred to and known as Joe Maristela, held the rank of Colonel during active Military Duty.[1] After his service in the World War, Maristela led the Philippine Constabulary as its Chief.[2] Maristela is the grandfather of Joe Maristela, an angel investor in healthcare technology in the U.S.

Jose Concepcion Maristela Sr.
Maristela c. 1940
Nickname(s)Pepe, Joe
Born(1916-02-04)February 4, 1916
DiedJune 1, 1979(1979-06-01) (aged 63)
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Allegiance Philippines
Service/branchPhilippine Constabulary
Spouse(s)Matilde Co
ChildrenJose Maristela Jr.
Josephine Maristela
Evangeline Maristela
George Maristela

Early life

Maristela has roots in Pampanga, as well as Tarlac; both provinces in the Philippines.

Military career

Maristela graduated from the Philippine Military Academy. He was said to have had a "hot temper" and was reprimanded because of this on a number of occasions.[3]

Criminal investigation service & political career

Before entering into the CIS, in 1957, Maristela served as a Provincial Commander and Director of the Rizal Police Provincial Office.[4]

During the 1960s, Maristela headed the Criminal Investigation Service (CIS) in the Philippines.[5] Maristela was said to have appointed many "special agents" during his tenure, heading the CIS.

In 1963, the President of the Philippines formally announced to the country that Maristela would be running for mayor in the City of Caloocan, the Liberal Party official candidate in that specific race.[6]

After retiring from the CIS, Maristela engaged in intelligence-gathering for Malacañang (Office of the President).[7]

Maristela died in 1979, at his home in Antipolo, Philippines.[8]

References
  1. Rodriguez, Ernesto O. (1989). Working with Heroes & Exiles. The University of Michigan: Vantage Press. pp. 45, 107. ISBN 0533078962. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  2. "CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION GROUP". BRIEF HISTORY. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. McCoy, Alfred W. (January 1, 2001). Closer Than Brothers: Manhood at the Philippine Military Academy (January 1, 2001 ed.). Yale University Press. p. 131. ISBN 0300195508.
  4. "Our History". Official Homepage of the Rizal Police Provincial Office. Rizal Police Provincial Office. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  5. The LawPhil Project, Philippine Laws and Jurisprudence Databank (December 29, 1962). "MANUEL F. CABAL, petitioner, vs. HON. RUPERTO KAPUNAN, JR., and THE CITY FISCAL OF MANILA, respondents". Arellano Law Foundation. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  6. "Official Week in Review: September 1 – September 7, 1963". Office of the President. The Official Gazette of the Philippines. September 7, 1963. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  7. "Wednesday, February 4, 1970". The Philippine Diary Project. The Philippine Diary Project. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  8. "All Military results for Maristela". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.


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