Search results
Drilon was married to fellow lawyer and ACCRA senior partner Violeta Calvo with whom he had two children, Eliza and Patrick. During his candidacy for a Senate seat in 1995, Drilon often traveled to the US to be with his wife who was then being treated for lung cancer .
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. He was formerly married to the late Atty. Violeta Calvo Drilon, with whom he has two children, Eliza Drilon-Luna and Patrick Drilon.
He was Chairman and Member of various Senate Committees and Senate Majority Leader (1988 – 2000). He is married to Mila Serrano Genuino. He had two children, Eliza and Patrick, with his first wife, the late Atty. Violeta Calvo Drilon.
Dec 1, 2020 · Over the weekend, minority floor leader Senator Franklin Drilon celebrated his 75th birthday in one of his children’s homes. His eldest daughter with the late Atty. Violeta Calvo-Drilon, Eliza Drilon-Luna, posted last Saturday, November 28, their celebration at home, hosted by Eliza’s sister Eds Genuino.
Aug 27, 2021 · Children –> Eliza and Patrick. Father –> Cesar Drilon Sr. Mother –> Primitiva Magtunao. Education. College –> University of the Philippines. Degree –> Bachelor of Arts. Law School –> University of the Philippines. * Passed the Bar in 1969 with a rating of 86.85% (Top 3) Political Career / Work Experiences. 1995-2007, 2010-2022 – Senator.
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 · To date, I am the only Drilon who holds an elective position in government. I am fully aware that public service is not something I can bequeath to my children or my relatives.
