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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 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.
Biography | Resume. PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Born on November 28, 1945, in Iloilo City, to Cesar M. Drilon, Sr. and Primitiva M. Drilon, both deceased. He is married to Milagros Serrano Genuino from San Jose, Camarines Sur.
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.
Apr 25, 2022 · ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Senate Minority Franklin Drilon, a fixture in Ilonggo politics, bid goodbye to his second 12-year stint as a senator on Monday, April 25, by joining ceremonies for...
Jun 2, 2022 · Senate Minority Leader Frank Drilon delivers his valedictory address as one of the 'graduating' members of the chamber in the 18th Congress
Public servant and lawmaker Franklin M. Drilon has been serving Filipinos and the country since 1986. Upon the opening of the 16th Congress, Drilon was elected, for the fourth time, to the third highest position in the land, the Senate Presidency – a post he had previously held from April to November 2000, from July 2001 to June 2004, and ...
Jan 20, 2022 · Sen. Franklin Drilon, who turned 76 last November, said the country needs new blood and fresh ideas.
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.
Jun 2, 2022 · Four-termer Senator Franklin Drilon on Wednesday yielded the floor for the last time, telling his younger colleagues not to take democracy for granted and recalling how much he had to learn when he first walked the Senate halls.
Apr 26, 2021 · Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Sunday called on President Duterte to rally the country’s neighbors and allies to form a united front against China and its actions in the South China Sea.
Nov 3, 2021 · MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday denied the allegations of corruption leveled against him by President Rodrigo Duterte, maintaining that his record and...
Jun 30, 2022 · The P11.2-billion mega dam project in Iloilo province will play key role in the food security of the Philippines, says Sen. Franklin Drilon.
Jan 20, 2022 · Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday said he is now prepared to retire from public service when he finishes his second consecutive six-year term in the Senate this year. “I have been in politics, in government service for over three decades. I am proud of my record.
Jan 31, 2012 · Sen. Franklin Drilon. Corona’s Thorn. MANILA, Philippines – The senator is chairperson of the ruling Liberal party and a member of the Sigma Rho fraternity. Drilon is a party mate of President...
Apr 12, 2024 · Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday said the Philippine government should demand the disclosure of the details of the so-called gentleman’s agreement between former President ...
Drilon highlights accomplishments, gives tribute to Trillanes, Aquino. They may be in the minority but the six-member opposition bloc led by veteran Senator Franklin M. Drilon got a lot of things done in the Senate and shepherded into passage a number of landmark measures.
Jan 27, 2021 · MANILA — Sen. Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said it is possible to liberalize the economy from restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution without amending it, as some lawmakers pushed for charter change due to mounting economic and health concerns because of the pandemic.
Oct 26, 2023 · Abogado and former Senate President Franklin Drilon has been named an independent director of BDO Unibank Inc. Drilon was elected to the position by the Board of Directors during its meeting on October 25.
Resolution expressing the sincere appreciation and profound gratitude of the Senate to its President, the Honorable Franklin M. Drilon, for his exceptional commitment to serve the nation and outstanding leadership during the second regular session of the eleventh Congress.
Aug 4, 2017 · Benigno Aquino III’s mismanagement of the country may be gone but his Liberal Party goes on with Franklin Drilon at its helm blocking Duterte’s reforms.
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.
Aug 16, 2022 · Franklin “Frank” Magtunao Drilon retired from public service after having served in numerous positions throughout his career. Drilon served as labor and employment secretary, justice secretary...
