05/07/2025
Ricky “Enrique” Quezon Avanceña is a prominent Filipino writer, environmental advocate, and member of the Quezon-Avanceña family—the descendants of former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon. Here’s a summary of who he is:
🧬 Family & Background
He is the son of Zeneida “Nini” Quezon Avanceña, daughter of President Manuel L. Quezon, famed for her human rights advocacy; her passing in 2021 was announced by Ricky himself
He has eight siblings, and the family has remained active in preserving the presidential legacy.
✍️ Career & Contributions
Freelance Writer: Known to post about culture, history sbd politics.
Environmental Advocate: Served as Communications Director for the Ecological Society of the Philippines. Authored a 2018 think piece, The Philippine Environment: Epicenter of Wealth, Beauty and Destruction, discussing critical environmental challenges in the country
📚 Public Engagements & Recognition
Participated in an oral history interview about the role of the Philippines in rescuing over 1,200 Jews during WWII, preserved in the American Jewish Archives
🌟 Summary
Ricky Avancena stands at the intersection of historical legacy and modern advocacy. He has contributed significantly as a writer and communication advocate for environmental and historical causes while carrying forward his family’s tradition of public service.
He has retired in San Luis, Aurora where he remains to be a thorn in the side of abusive public officials and rapacious private individuals and entities .
He is putting up a provincial political party composed of idealistic fresh faces with no political baggage and affiliations with the goal of destroying political dynasties and eliminating corruption in Aurora province; they will field a full slate of candidates in the next elections.
He is an avid supporter of the cultural, artistic and music scene of Aurora.
He also plays in a Blues band whenever possible.
