Nothing else should matter but the people you come home to every day, at the end of the day. Thankful that my family is more than enough ♥Can't believe I'm saying this but, life has never been thiiiis amazing seriously can't wait for what else God has in stored for meEvelio Bellaflor Javier was born on October 31, 1942 at Lanag, Hamtic, Antique, now known as Barangay EBJ in honor to the late Governor. He was the eldest child of Everardo Javier, a prosecutor and Felisa Bellaflor, a public school teacher. He married Precious Lotilla with whom he had two sons namely Gideon and David.

Young Evelio spent his elementary days at San Jose Elementary School in the province of Antique. Later on, he studied at Ateneo High School in Manila for his secondary education where he graduated with first honors. He continued his college education at Ateneo de Manila University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in History and Government. Evelio further pursued his Law degree at Ateneo College of Law and graduated in 1968, and passed the bar exam in the same year.

While in Law school, Evelio was elected president of the student council and at the same time serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the school paper in his last year. With his activism in student-oriented activities, Evelio honed his leadership skills and learned the true essence of being a public servant.

In 1971, Evelio went back to his hometown in Antique to seek public office. He ran for the gubernatorial race and defeated the incumbent governor then. At the age of 29, he became the younges tgovernor of the Philippines during those times.

As governor, he displayed loving service especially to ordinary people, thus, he was well-loved by his constituents.Many adored and idolized him becaus of his good reputation, and his charisma was overwhelming that people found solace in his presence. For eight years of service to the Antiqueño people, Evelio constantly took the cudgels of justice, and though his administration could not boast of infrastructure projects, his passion for public service and his patriotism inspired many people especially the youth.

In 1980, Evelio pursued his Masters Degree in Public Administration with substantive areas of concentration inInternational Development and Political Analysis at the Harvard University. Longing to fight for his country against the oppression of the Marcos regime, he went back to Antique and ran for the province’s lone seat at the Batasang Pambansa in 1984 but was subsequently cheated. Guns, goons and gold prevailed.

Inspite of losing the elections, Evelio never hid in the shadows of silence. He remained active and vigilant especially in fighting against the Dictatorial Government of the late President Marcos. When Marcos called the 1985 snap elections, Evelio rallied behind the Aquino-Laurel ticket. He helped in monitoring the canvassing of votes in Antique to ensure that there is no way for cheating to transpire. But four days after the elections, in broad daylight of February 11, 1986, six men gunned down
Evelio in front of the Antique Provincial Capitol while he was monitoring the canvassing of votes.

His death had never been put to waste for it opened the eyes of not only the Antiqueño people but of the entirenation as well of the harsh reality thatthe Filipinos are oppressed by the late dictator. Evelio’s passing away had ignited a fire in the Filipino spirit to fight and defend the country against the unjust and inhumane ruling of the late president.

An estimated of not less than fifty thousand mourners from all over the country grieved over his death. Acaravan which lasted for twenty hours,marked the day of his burial on February 20, 1986.

Evelio Javier was given a Post humous LUX IN DOMINO award by Ateneo de Manila University in 1986. The award was meant to be a special recognition for an extraordinary individual who has the exemplary manner and the noblest idea.

He became a hero in the eyes of many people and his works are appreciated bymany. Evelio’s contribution to nationa ldemocracy was marked by his martyrdom that leads to the national stand up of the Filipinos to fight dictatorship. He will always be remembered for his Impossible Dream not only for the province of Antique but to the whole Philippines as well.