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Franklin Magtunao Drilon (Tagalog pronunciation:; born November 28, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer and former politician. [2] 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.
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.
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 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.
Sep 30, 2024 · Former Senate president Franklin Drilon lamented the weaknesses of the country’s current political party system as evidenced by the Marcos administration’s 2025 senatorial slate, which he ...
Jan 20, 2022 · MANILA — "We should know when to quit." Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said this Thursday after being asked why he chose not to run in this year's elections. "I have been in politics and in government service for over three decades. I am proud of my record. I can stand on it.
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 ...
Five days after the polls, Franklin Drilon of the Liberal Party (LP) was returned to the Senate, placing fourth in the race. Drilon’s name soon came up as one of the probable LP bets for the post, the other being, former Senate Majority Leader Francis Pangilinan.
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...
