Antonio Trillanes

Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes

Running for Senator

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Trillanes wants Marcos to be defeated in the 2022 national elections
When he was asked about the DQ case againts marcos. ?I?m ambivalent about it, to be honest. Because personally, I want people like Bongbong Marcos to be defeated in the elections because we want to show the world that we have already rejected the Marcos name back in 1986 and we would reject it again in 2022,? He also added that democracy should work and let the people decide.
November
2021
Trillanes guilty of libel over 2015 statement vs. JunJun Binay
Trillanes filed a resoution to investigate JunJun Binay over the controversial Makati City Hall Building 2. The local court ruled that Trillanes ?should not have relied on his assumptions and should have refrained from making such grave allegations against the private complainant and his family, until after the proper verification was completed and the appropriate resolution was filed before the Senate.? The court also added ?The exercise of any right enshrined in the Bill of Right comes with an equal burden of responsible exercise of that right. The recognition of a right is not free license for the one claiming it to run roughshod over the rights of others.? Trillanes was fined with ?100,000 and ordered to pay Binay ?500,000 in moral damages. However trillanes says that this will not stop him from going after "corrupt and abusive public officials."
May
2021
President Duterte orders arrest of Trillanes over 2003 and 2007 mutiny
The president also ordered to ?employ all lawful means? to apprehend Trillanes After several delays and attempt of arrest. On September 25 Trillanes was arrested and on the same day Trillanes bailed for Php 200,000. Duterte Administration once again appeals to SC for his arrest.
September
2018
List of Cases that Trillanes face vs. Duterte Administration
November 16, 2017: Sedition, proposal to commit coup d'etat, graft December 27, 2017: Civil case June 6, 2018: Grave threat complaint September 6, 2018: Libel complaints July 18, 2019: Inciting to sedition over 'Bikoy' August 30, 2019: Kidnapping
September
2018
Manila Peninsula coup d'etat
Following several scandals of the GMA administration, Trillianes found another reason for a coup after entering into an agreement with China by the administration. Trillanes together with BGen. Danilo Lim entered Manila Peninsula Hotel. The Gov't used lethal force which led into the arrest and surrender of the Magadalo Group.
November
2007
Oakwood coup d'etat
Trillanes together with 300 Junior Officers and soldiers from the AFP elite force went to Oakwood hotel to air their words againts the corruption and social injustices of the GMA administration After lasting 20hrs of negotiations the group if trillanes and surrendered. No lethal force was deployed 2005 - 184 enlisted personnel were released from jail
July
2003

Social Media Critics

As of writing, no statement available.

War on Drugs

"To the families of the EJK victims, this is another step closer to attaining justice for your loved ones," "To Duterte and his cohorts, this is another step closer to prison,"
September
2021

Same-sex Marriage

"It is something that something to lobby by the LGBTQ community." Furthermore he added, The community should first accept then after legislation will follow.
November
2021

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

It is a sad day for press freedom. Another pillar of our fragile democracy has fallen. Now, if we really want to save our country, kailangan nating maging matapang.
July
2020

Revival of Death Penalty

Trillanes said he is against the restoration of the death penalty because he believes it would be ?abused and misused? by the present administration.
February
2017

COVID-19 Mass Testing

Trillanes urged the gov't to conduct door to door PCR testing while lockdown is implemented ?Kung mag-lockdown ng two weeks pero wala rin namang gagawing makabuluhan, wala ring saysay. Lalo lang magko-collapse ang ekonomiya,?
August
2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

"We need to pursue the arbital tribunal ruling, Resume eez patrol by the navy and airforce. Continue the modernization of the AFP. Resume VFA with the US."
October
2021

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

Michael Yang & Allan Lim, both involved in Pharmally & close friends of duterte,have been exposed by PNP Col. Acierto as druglords way back in 2018 while Gordon was conducting the hearing on the P11B shabu inside magnetic lifters. Ano ginawa ni Gordon nun? Pinakasuhan si Acierto. (2021)
September
2021

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

?All effective counterterrorism programs are contingent on effective and timely intel operations. Even if you have the strictest law on anti-terrorism, if you don?t know who and where they are, how could you possibly arrest them??
June
2020

Pandemic Gov't Response

?You can just imagine how these former military men are also adjusting at the IATF that is led by Cabinet secretaries who are alter egos of the President,?
July
2020

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

Trillanes in his statement that the Marcos performed the ?greatest robbery of a government? and ask the Filipinos to google all the atrocities that the Marcos family did
October
2021

Climate Change

"Something needs to be done, lest we suffer the ill-consequences of our long-time neglect which would be further aggravated by climate change like what is now happening in Bulacan." Through Senate Bill No. 168, Trillanes wants a "corps of implementers" that would ensure strict compliance to environmental laws, as well as prosecute and punish violators. (2011)
October
2011

Slow Internet

For Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, connectivity woes could be addressed if the NTC would give franchises to at least five internet service providers to foster greater competition in the market. ?Lahat sila magpapagalingan, magpapabilisan at magpapabaan ng presyo. ?Yan po ang free market concept,? he said.
April
2016

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

Trillanes called Manila Bay's dolomite beach pointless
December
2021

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Dynasties

Trillanes acknowledged the problems that surround the different dynasties in Philippine politics, he personally believed that the political dynasties themselves are not the problem, and that corruption is the real root of the issue. (Guidon, 2016)
March
2016

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

?Public elementary and high schools to open in January 2021? SUCs to open in January 2021, except graduate schools which may open in August 2020, provided they implement full online courses only,?
May
2020

Charter Change

?Kung under an administration na katiwa-tiwala na hindi mag-aabuso ng kapangyarihan, pwede eh diba. Kaso itong si Duterte wala nga sa kapangyarihan yung pumatay ng tao gingawa nya, pagkakatiwalaan mo pa nitong Constituion? Bitag yan. I won?t fall for that,?
January
2018
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/959072/trillanes-cha-cha-no-el-scenario-a-trap

Federalism

?Before we ride this federalism bandwagon, the public should first be informed of its serious downsides given the Philippine context of the prevalence of political warlordism,?
June
2016

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

"The passage of this bill will serve as an instrument in making good of President Duterte's promise and policy pronouncements in ending the contractualization in the government. We cannot expect private companies to follow this initiative when our very own public institutions have hundreds of thousands of casual and contractual workers"
November
2016

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

"To Duterte and his cohorts, this is another step closer to prison,"
September
2021

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

I'm not in favor of divorce because I believe that's not a very critical problem in our society right now. Besides, I think that's one of the strengths of the Filipino: Our culture promotes strengthening of families. Right now we are reaping the benefits of that culture.
March
2013

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.

Social Media Critics

Profile
Twitter
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Stand On Issues

Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1512185/trillanes-ambivalent-on-marcos-disqualification-case-i-want-people-like-him-to-be-defeated-in-polls

Trillanes wants Marcos to be defeated in the 2022 national elections When he was asked about the DQ case againts marcos. ?I?m ambivalent about it, to be honest. Because personally, I want people like Bongbong Marcos to be defeated in the elections because we want to show the world that we have already rejected the Marcos name back in 1986 and we would reject it again in 2022,? He also added that democracy should work and let the people decide. November 2021

Source: https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/5/31/Makati-RTC-Trillanes-guilty-libel-2015-statements-Binay-.html

Trillanes guilty of libel over 2015 statement vs. JunJun Binay Trillanes filed a resoution to investigate JunJun Binay over the controversial Makati City Hall Building 2. The local court ruled that Trillanes ?should not have relied on his assumptions and should have refrained from making such grave allegations against the private complainant and his family, until after the proper verification was completed and the appropriate resolution was filed before the Senate.? The court also added ?The exercise of any right enshrined in the Bill of Right comes with an equal burden of responsible exercise of that right. The recognition of a right is not free license for the one claiming it to run roughshod over the rights of others.? Trillanes was fined with ?100,000 and ordered to pay Binay ?500,000 in moral damages. However trillanes says that this will not stop him from going after "corrupt and abusive public officials." May 2021

Source: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/211894-timeline-antonio-trillanes-iv-mutiny-to-amnesty/

President Duterte orders arrest of Trillanes over 2003 and 2007 mutiny The president also ordered to ?employ all lawful means? to apprehend Trillanes After several delays and attempt of arrest. On September 25 Trillanes was arrested and on the same day Trillanes bailed for Php 200,000. Duterte Administration once again appeals to SC for his arrest. September 2018

Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/211526-cases-complaints-against-trillanes-duterte-administration/

List of Cases that Trillanes face vs. Duterte Administration November 16, 2017: Sedition, proposal to commit coup d'etat, graft December 27, 2017: Civil case June 6, 2018: Grave threat complaint September 6, 2018: Libel complaints July 18, 2019: Inciting to sedition over 'Bikoy' August 30, 2019: Kidnapping September 2018

Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/70697/makati-crisis-over-trillanes-lim-yield-to-arroyo-troops/story/

Manila Peninsula coup d'etat Following several scandals of the GMA administration, Trillianes found another reason for a coup after entering into an agreement with China by the administration. Trillanes together with BGen. Danilo Lim entered Manila Peninsula Hotel. The Gov't used lethal force which led into the arrest and surrender of the Magadalo Group. November 2007

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20130310025531/http://magdalo.org/about/

Oakwood coup d'etat Trillanes together with 300 Junior Officers and soldiers from the AFP elite force went to Oakwood hotel to air their words againts the corruption and social injustices of the GMA administration After lasting 20hrs of negotiations the group if trillanes and surrendered. No lethal force was deployed 2005 - 184 enlisted personnel were released from jail July 2003

War on Drugs

"To the families of the EJK victims, this is another step closer to attaining justice for your loved ones," "To Duterte and his cohorts, this is another step closer to prison,"
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/16/news/icc-probe-on-duterte-drug-war-may-lead-to-justice-for-victims-trillanes/1814973

September 2021

Same-sex Marriage

"It is something that something to lobby by the LGBTQ community." Furthermore he added, The community should first accept then after legislation will follow.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvXudZVb4cs

November 2021

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

It is a sad day for press freedom. Another pillar of our fragile democracy has fallen. Now, if we really want to save our country, kailangan nating maging matapang.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1305107/trillanes-laments-collapse-of-another-pillar-of-fragile-democracy

July 2020

Revival of Death Penalty

Trillanes said he is against the restoration of the death penalty because he believes it would be ?abused and misused? by the present administration.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/868760/8-senators-express-opposition-to-death-penalty

February 2017

COVID-19 Mass Testing

Trillanes urged the gov't to conduct door to door PCR testing while lockdown is implemented ?Kung mag-lockdown ng two weeks pero wala rin namang gagawing makabuluhan, wala ring saysay. Lalo lang magko-collapse ang ekonomiya,?
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1316559/trillanes-urges-govt-conduct-door-to-door-pcr-tests-in-select-areas-during-mecq

August 2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

"We need to pursue the arbital tribunal ruling, Resume eez patrol by the navy and airforce. Continue the modernization of the AFP. Resume VFA with the US."
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRvZ2Jor04w&t=413s

October 2021

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

Michael Yang & Allan Lim, both involved in Pharmally & close friends of duterte,have been exposed by PNP Col. Acierto as druglords way back in 2018 while Gordon was conducting the hearing on the P11B shabu inside magnetic lifters. Ano ginawa ni Gordon nun? Pinakasuhan si Acierto. (2021)
Source: https://twitter.com/trillanessonny/status/1437269133163331586

September 2021

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

?All effective counterterrorism programs are contingent on effective and timely intel operations. Even if you have the strictest law on anti-terrorism, if you don?t know who and where they are, how could you possibly arrest them??
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1291827/trillanes-proposes-doable-policies-instead-of-anti-terror-bill

June 2020

Pandemic Gov't Response

?You can just imagine how these former military men are also adjusting at the IATF that is led by Cabinet secretaries who are alter egos of the President,?
Source: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/duterte-shock-and-awe-coronavirus-pandemic-response-generals/

July 2020

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

Trillanes in his statement that the Marcos performed the ?greatest robbery of a government? and ask the Filipinos to google all the atrocities that the Marcos family did
Source: https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/27/trillanes-warns-voters-against-marcoses-i-google-nyo/

October 2021

Climate Change

"Something needs to be done, lest we suffer the ill-consequences of our long-time neglect which would be further aggravated by climate change like what is now happening in Bulacan." Through Senate Bill No. 168, Trillanes wants a "corps of implementers" that would ensure strict compliance to environmental laws, as well as prosecute and punish violators. (2011)
Source: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2011/1017_trillanes1.asp

October 2011

Slow Internet

For Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, connectivity woes could be addressed if the NTC would give franchises to at least five internet service providers to foster greater competition in the market. ?Lahat sila magpapagalingan, magpapabilisan at magpapabaan ng presyo. ?Yan po ang free market concept,? he said.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/778955/vice-presidentiables-weigh-in-on-slow-internet

April 2016

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

Trillanes called Manila Bay's dolomite beach pointless
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/03/21/jv-ejercito-sewage-first-over-aesthetics-in-manila-bay

December 2021

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Dynasties

Trillanes acknowledged the problems that surround the different dynasties in Philippine politics, he personally believed that the political dynasties themselves are not the problem, and that corruption is the real root of the issue. (Guidon, 2016)
Source: https://theguidon.com/1112/main/2016/03/politicians-take-on-philippine-political-dynasties-national-elections/

March 2016

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

?Public elementary and high schools to open in January 2021? SUCs to open in January 2021, except graduate schools which may open in August 2020, provided they implement full online courses only,?
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1279229/amid-covid-19-start-classes-in-sucs-public-schools-in-jan-2021-trillanes

May 2020

Charter Change

?Kung under an administration na katiwa-tiwala na hindi mag-aabuso ng kapangyarihan, pwede eh diba. Kaso itong si Duterte wala nga sa kapangyarihan yung pumatay ng tao gingawa nya, pagkakatiwalaan mo pa nitong Constituion? Bitag yan. I won?t fall for that,?

January 2018 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/959072/trillanes-cha-cha-no-el-scenario-a-trap

Federalism

?Before we ride this federalism bandwagon, the public should first be informed of its serious downsides given the Philippine context of the prevalence of political warlordism,?
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/791221/lets-go-easy-on-federalism-says-trillanes

June 2016

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

"The passage of this bill will serve as an instrument in making good of President Duterte's promise and policy pronouncements in ending the contractualization in the government. We cannot expect private companies to follow this initiative when our very own public institutions have hundreds of thousands of casual and contractual workers"
Source: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2016/1113_trillanes1.asp

November 2016

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

"To Duterte and his cohorts, this is another step closer to prison,"
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/16/news/icc-probe-on-duterte-drug-war-may-lead-to-justice-for-victims-trillanes/1814973

September 2021

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

I'm not in favor of divorce because I believe that's not a very critical problem in our society right now. Besides, I think that's one of the strengths of the Filipino: Our culture promotes strengthening of families. Right now we are reaping the benefits of that culture.
Source: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/where-antonio-trillanes-iv-stands-185104056.html

March 2013

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.