| Sonny Collantes | |
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| Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Mayor | Herminigildo Trinidad Jr. |
| Preceded by | Mary Angeline Halili |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 3rd district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Victoria Hernandez-Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Ma. Theresa Collantes |
| Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | |
| Officer in Charge | |
| In office June 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Epimaco Velasco |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Estrada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1952-05-05) May 5, 1952 (age 72) Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (since 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2011–2021) PMP (2005–2011) Independent (1998–2005) |
| Spouse |
Ma. Theresa Valencia Collantes
(m. 1975) |
| Residence | Tanauan, Batangas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Air Force |
| Rank |  Brigadier general (reserve) |
Nelson Perez Collantes (born May 5, 1952), 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. He was one of the 24 Members of the 15th Congress who switched parties and joined the Liberal Party on June 25, 2010. 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).
References
- "Collantes couple against Halili siblings in Batangas' 3rd district". Balikas News Network. October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "Batangas Rep. Maitet Collantes celebrates 48th wedding anniversary". Politiko South Luzon. December 8, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- "Brigadier General Nelson Perez Collantes". Geni.com. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- Ozaeta, Arnell (May 13, 2013). "Governor Vi, Leviste proclaimed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587790&publicationSubCategoryId=63
- Elemia, Camille (May 30, 2018). "CA confirms Carlito Galvez Jr as AFP chief". Rappler. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
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| Preceded byEpimaco Velasco | Secretary of the Interior and Local Government 1998 |
Succeeded byJoseph Estrada |
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| Preceded byVictoria Hernandez-Reyes | Representative, 3rd District of Batangas 2010–2016 |
Succeeded byMaria Theresa Collantes |
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