Sonny Collantes

Sonny Collantes
Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Vice MayorHerminigildo Trinidad Jr.
Preceded byMary Angeline Halili
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byVictoria Hernandez-Reyes
Succeeded byMa. Theresa Collantes
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
In office
June 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998
PresidentFidel V. Ramos
Preceded byEpimaco Velasco
Succeeded byJoseph Estrada
Personal details
Born (1952-05-05) May 5, 1952 (age 72)
Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines
Political partyNPC (since 2021)[1]
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2011–2021)
PMP (2005–2011)
Independent (1998–2005)
Spouse
Ma. Theresa Valencia Collantes
(m. 1975)
[2]
ResidenceTanauan, Batangas
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
Branch/servicePhilippine Air Force
RankBrigadier General Brigadier general (reserve)

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]

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