Trillanes: “Hindi pa rin natin kinaya ang pwersa ng pera ng kalaban”
ANTONIO TRILLANES IV – A mayoral candidate in Caloocan, thanked his supporters after losing to incumbent mayor Along Malapitan in the 2025 elections.
In a Facebook post, Trillanes expressed pride in running a fair campaign, presenting a solid plan, and refraining from vote-buying. He appreciated the efforts of his friends, supporters, and volunteers who stood with him in the fight for change.
While he acknowledged the powerful influence of money in the elections, he emphasized that they could not overcome the opponent’s financial advantage, which exploited the poverty of the people to retain power. Trillanes assured his supporters that his commitment to Caloocan would not waver, despite the loss. He concluded by thanking everyone who believed in his vision for change and reiterated his determination to continue advocating for the city’s future.
“Marami tayong namulat at ginanahang muli maghangad ng pagbabago. Subalit hindi pa rin natin kinaya ang pwersa ng pera ng kalaban na pagsasamantalahan ang kahirapan ng ating mga kababayan para lang manatili sa pwesto,” he said. “Makakaasa kayo na hindi natin bibitawan ang mahal nating Caloocan. Muli, maraming salamat sa inyong lahat,” he added.
Meanwhile, Antonio Trillanes IV is a former naval officer and politician known for his active role in the Philippine Senate. He gained attention in 2003 during the Oakwood mutiny, protesting government corruption. After his release from detention, Trillanes was granted amnesty in 2010 and later entered politics, winning a Senate seat in 2007. He was re-elected in 2013, known for his stance on anti-corruption and national security. Trillanes was a vocal critic of President Duterte and was briefly arrested in 2018 after Duterte revoked his amnesty. However, in 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor, affirming the validity of his amnesty.
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