Antonio Sanchez (politician)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Leyza and the surname or paternal family name is Sanchez.
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[a]
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)[1]
Muntinlupa, Philippines
SpouseEditha Vito-Sanchez[2]
Domestic partnerElvira Sanchez[3]
Children3[4]
Parent(s)Modesto del Valle Sanchez
Potenciana Leysa
Residence(s)Calauan, Laguna Province
OccupationPolitician
Criminal information
Conviction(s)Rape with homicide (7 counts) (Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez)
Murder (2 counts) (Nelson and Rickson Peñalosa)
Criminal penalty9 counts of reclusion perpetua (40 years imprisonment); total 360 years imprisonment and ₱12.67 million in damages

Antonio Leyza Sanchez[5] (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.[6][7][8]


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  1. ^ Santos, Jamil (27 March 2021). "Convicted former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez passes away". GMA News Online.
  2. ^ Ayalin, Adrian. "Ombudsman recovers ill-gotten properties of ex-Calauan mayor Sanchez". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Sanchez partner may face perjury rap over release tale: senator". ABS-CBN News. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Ombudsman completes recovery of ill-gotten wealth of convicted Laguna mayor". Business World. April 3, 2018. However, the Sanchezes were able to send their three children to an exclusive school in London ...
  5. ^ "Faeldon denies signing Sanchez release order despite confirmed signature". CNN Philippines. Sep 2, 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  6. ^ "What have 8 years in Munti done to Sanchez?". The Philippine STAR. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  7. ^ HighBeam
  8. ^ "Law And Behold!: EILEEN SARMENTA". Retrieved 2016-07-20.