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Franklin Magtunao Drilon (Tagalog pronunciation:; born November 28, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer and former politician. He had the longest tenure in the Senate of the Philippines (tied with Lorenzo Tañada and Tito Sotto ), having served four non-consecutive terms overall: from 1995 to 2007 and 2010 to 2022.
Senator Franklin M. Drilon’s humble beginnings began in Molo, Iloilo with his early education in the public school system where he graduated from the Baluarte Elementary School in 1957 and High School at UP Iloilo College in 1961.
Senator Franklin M. Drilon is one of the few national leaders whose political star continues to shine brightly for almost three decades. Known as the “Big Man” of the Senate, he is one of the country’s highly-esteemed senators, with an impeccable track record in public service.
SENATOR. PHILIPPINE SENATE, 1995 - 2007, 2010 to PRESENT. 16th CONGRESS (July 2013-present) • Senate President. • Chairman, Commission on Appointments. 15th CONGRESS (July 2010- 2013) • Chairman, Committee on Finance. • Chairman, Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures. • Vice Chairman.
Jun 2, 2022 · The 76-year-old “Big Man of the Senate,” who became Senate President four times in his 24-year career as senator, is set to retire from politics. Below is the full text of Drilon’s speech. Mr....
Senator Franklin M. Drilon is one of the few national leaders whose political star continues to shine brightly for almost three decades. Known as the “Big Man” of the Senate, he is one of the country’s highly-esteemed senators, with an impeccable track record in public service.
Prior to his stint as senator, Drilon first served as Deputy Minister of Labor and Industrial Relations in 1986 under then President Corazon C. Aquino. He later became Labor Secretary from 1987 to 1990. In 1990, he was appointed Justice Secretary, and in 1991, he became Executive Secretary.
