Antonio Trillanes
Antonio Fuentes Trillanes IV (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈtriljanɛs]; born August 6, 1971) is a retired Philippine naval officer who also served as a senator of the Philippines from 2007 to 2019. He is known for his involvement in the Oakwood mutiny of 2003 and the Manila Peninsula siege in 2007 in protest against the Arroyo administration, and as a vocal critic of the Duterte administration.
The Honorable Antonio Trillanes | |
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Trillanes in 2015 | |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Chair of the Senate National Defense and Security Committee | |
| In office July 22, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Escudero |
| Succeeded by | Gregorio Honasan |
| Chair of the Senate Civil Service and Government Reorganization Committee | |
| In office July 26, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Panfilo Lacson (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Bong Revilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Fuentes Trillanes IV August 6, 1971 Caloocan, Rizal, Philippines |
| Political party | Liberal (2021–present) Magdalo (2010–present) (partylist) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2010–2021) UNO (2007–2010) Independent (2007–2010) |
| Spouse | Arlene G. Orejana–Trillanes |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy (BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (MPA) |
| Occupation | professor, and former Philippine Navy lieutenant |
| Signature | |
| Website | Official Website |
| Nickname | Sonny |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Navy |
| Years of service | 1995–2003 (8 years) |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Communist rebellion in the Philippines Moro conflict Oakwood mutiny |
YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Genre(s) | Informative, fact-checking, news, vlogs |
| Subscribers | 65,500 (estimate) |
| Total views | 2,043,035 |
Last updated: January 23, 2024 | |
He previously ran as a candidate for vice president in the 2016 Philippine presidential elections. After his term as senator, he became a full-time lecturer, teaching public policy at UP National College of Public Administration and Governance of University of the Philippines Diliman and at Ateneo de Manila University.
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