Antonio Cerilles
The Honorable Antonio Cerilles | |
|---|---|
| 14th Governor of Zamboanga del Sur | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Aurora Enerio-Cerilles |
| Succeeded by | Victor Yu |
| Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources | |
| In office July 1, 1998 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Victor Ramos |
| Succeeded by | Joemari Gerochi (acting) |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's Second District | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Nenet San Juan |
| Succeeded by | Aurora Enerio-Cerilles |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Aurora Enerio-Cerilles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Herrera Cerilles October 7, 1948 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Spouse(s) | Aurora Enerio |
| Children | Ace William E. Cerilles |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas University of the East |
Antonio "Tony" Herrera Cerilles (born October 7, 1948) is a former Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, from June 30, 2010, until June 30, 2019. He ran and lost during the 2019 elections for Representative of the 2nd Legislative District of Zamboanga del Sur to Bayog Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr.
Prior to governorship, he was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines as the representative of the second district of Zamboanga del Sur.[1] He has been succeeded in the Congress by his wife, Aurora Enerio-Cerilles as congressman who also preceded him in the governorship of the province. He also served as the Secretary of Department of Environment and Natural Resources during the tenure of then Philippine President Joseph Estrada from 1998 to 2001.
Early life[]
Cerilles was born on October 7, 1948 in Manila to Vicente Cerilles and Josefina Herrera.[2] He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from University of Santo Tomas in 1968 and his Bachelor of Laws degree from University of the East in 1972.[3]
Membership[]
He is an active member of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He was the National President of JCI Senate Philippines 2012. He is also the National Senior Vice President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the current Council Chairman of BSP Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City Council. He is also a member of various organizations including the Knights of Columbus, Council 8188 and the Parliamentary Government Foundation.[3]
Career in the House of Representatives[]
Before being elected as a congressman, Cerilles was elected as a Regional Assemblyman of the Sanguniang Pampook of Region X, Zamboanga City from 1982–1987. He was elected as the representative of the second district of Zamboanga del Sur in 1987, 1992 and 1995.[3] Among the laws he authored during this stint was House Bill No. 3950 now Republic Act No. 6975 otherwise known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990," which established the Philippine National Police under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government and House Bill No. 9347 now Republic Act No. 8047 otherwise known as the "Book Publishing Industry Development Act," which formulated and implemented a National Book Policy and a National Book Development Plan. After serving as DENR Secretary from 1998–2001, he was elected again as a representative in 2004. He was one of the signatories of House Resolution 1109 calling for a constituent assembly to amend the Constitution.[4]
Honors[]
A classroom inside Dalupan Building in University of the East in Manila was renamed Secretary Antonio H. Cerilles Chamber being an alumnus of the UE College of Law.[5]
References[]
- ^ "PGMA is welcomed by Rep. Antonio Cerilles of the 2nd District of Zamboanga del Sur". balita.ph - Online Filipino News. 2009-10-10. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
- ^ "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q26J-SPJ2)
- ^ a b c "ANTONIO H. CERILLES". Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 1999-10-08. Retrieved 2017-05-16.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-11-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "College of Law - Facilities". University of the East. Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- Living people
- Governors of Zamboanga del Sur
- Lakas–CMD politicians
- 1948 births
- Filipino lawyers
- People from Manila
- University of Santo Tomas alumni
- University of the East alumni
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zamboanga del Sur
- Secretaries of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines
- Estrada Administration cabinet members