Antonio Cerilles
Antonio Herrera Cerilles (born October 7, 1948) is a former Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, from June 30, 2010, until June 30, 2019. He ran and lost during the 2019 elections for Representative of the 2nd Legislative District of Zamboanga del Sur to Bayog Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr.
The Honorable Antonio Cerilles | |
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| 14th Governor of Zamboanga del Sur | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Aurora Enerio-Cerilles |
| Succeeded by | Victor Yu |
| Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources | |
| In office July 1, 1998 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Victor Ramos |
| Succeeded by | Joemari Gerochi (acting) |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Nenet San Juan |
| Succeeded by | Aurora Enerio-Cerilles |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Aurora Enerio-Cerilles |
| First Gentlemen of Zamboanga del Sur | |
| In role June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Governor | Aurora Cerilles |
| Succeeded by | Aurora Cerilles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Herrera Cerilles October 7, 1948 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD |
| Spouse | Aurora Enerio |
| Children | Ace William E. Cerilles |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas University of the East |
Prior to the governorship, he was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines as the representative of the second district of Zamboanga del Sur. He has been succeeded in the Congress by his wife, Aurora Enerio-Cerilles as congressman who also preceded him in the governorship of the province. He also served as the Secretary of Department of Environment and Natural Resources during the tenure of then Philippine President Joseph Estrada from 1998 to 2001.