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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.
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 ...
Jun 30, 2021 · Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said he has no plans to run for presidency and he plans to retire from public service if there is no appointive position given to him in the next administration.
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.
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 · Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Thursday he has 'no major regrets' as a lawmaker and would now like to devote time to his family.
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.
