Antonio Sanchez (politician)

Antonio Leyza Sanchez (May 10, 1946 – March 27, 2021) was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Calauan, Laguna from 1980 to 1986 and from 1988 to 1993. He is the convicted mastermind in the murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez, both students of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (UPLB), in 1993.

Antonio Sanchez
Sanchez in c. 1993
Mayor of Calauan
In office
February 2, 1988  August 13, 1993
In office
June 30, 1980  March 26, 1986
Vice Mayor of Calauan
In office
January 1, 1972  June 30, 1980
Personal details
Born
Antonio Leyza Sanchez

(1946-05-10)May 10, 1946
Laguna, Philippines
DiedMarch 27, 2021(2021-03-27) (aged 74)
Muntinlupa, Philippines
SpouseEditha Vito-Sanchez
Domestic partnerElvira Sanchez
Children3
Parent(s)Modesto del Valle Sanchez
Potenciana Leysa
Residence(s)Calauan, Laguna Province
OccupationPolitician
Criminal information
Conviction(s)7 counts of rape with homicide (Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez)
2 counts of murder (Nelson and Rickson Peñalosa)
Criminal penalty9 counts of reclusion perpetua (40 years imprisonment) and ₱12.67 million in damages
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