Sonny Collantes Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honorable
Nelson Perez Collantes
Office:Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas
Term Start:June 30, 2022
1Namedata:Herminigildo Trinidad Jr.
Predecessor:Mary Angeline Halili
Office1:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 3rd district
Term Start1:June 30, 2010
Term End1:June 30, 2016
Predecessor1:Victoria Hernandez-Reyes
Successor1:Ma. Theresa Collantes
Office2:Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
Status2:Officer in Charge
President2:Fidel V. Ramos
Term Start2:June 1, 1998
Term End2:June 30, 1998
Predecessor2:Epimaco Velasco
Successor2:Joseph Estrada
Birth Date:5 May 1952
Birth Place:Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines
Party:NPC (since 2021)[1]
Otherparty:Liberal (2011 - 2021)
PMP (2005 - 2011)
Independent (1998 - 2005)
Residence:Tanauan, Batangas
Spouse:[2]
Allegiance: Philippines
Branch:Philippine Air Force

Nelson Perez Collantes (born May 5, 1952),[3] known as Sonny Collantes, is a Filipino politician and Air Force Reservist who is the Mayor of Tanauan City, Batangas since 2022. He served a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the Third District of Batangas from 2010 to 2016, succeeding Victoria Hernandez-Reyes.[4] He was one of the 24 Members of the 15th Congress who switched parties and joined the Liberal Party on June 25, 2010.[5] He previously served as the OIC Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in June 1998, the final month of the Ramos administration. In 2018, the Commission on Appointments confirmed his promotion to the rank of Brigadier General (Reserve).[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Collantes couple against Halili siblings in Batangas' 3rd district. Balikas News Network. October 6, 2021. October 28, 2021.
  2. News: Batangas Rep. Maitet Collantes celebrates 48th wedding anniversary. December 8, 2023. April 29, 2024. Politiko South Luzon.
  3. News: Brigadier General Nelson Perez Collantes. Geni.com. April 29, 2024.
  4. News: Governor Vi, Leviste proclaimed. Arnell. Ozaeta. May 13, 2013. The Philippine Star. October 28, 2021.
  5. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587790&publicationSubCategoryId=63
  6. News: CA confirms Carlito Galvez Jr as AFP chief. Camille. Elemia. May 30, 2018. Rappler. October 28, 2021.