List of senators of the Philippines by longevity of service

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This list of senators of the Philippines by longevity of service includes senators who have served for at least 12 years (a total period exceeding the usual limit of two six-year terms) in the Senate of the Philippines. In cases where there is a tie in time, the following criteria will sort people higher:

Contents

  1. Achieved time uninterrupted (for total tenure ranks)
  2. Achieved time first
  3. Senate seniority

Time in the Philippine Senate

Lorenzo Tañada currently holds the record for the longest uninterrupted term in the Philippine Senate, serving from 30 December 1947 to 30 December 1971—a total of 8,766 days (24 years) of continuous service. [1] Franklin Drilon is tied with Tañada in terms of total length of service, but he served four non-consecutive terms. [2] Tito Sotto assumed office for his fifth term on 30 June 2025 and became the longest-serving senator, in Philippine history overall, surpassing Tañada. [3]

In green
Currently serving
Total tenureUninterruptedNameParty affiliationLifespan
124 years, 32 days Tito Sotto LDP Born 1948
NPC
224 years, 0 days124 years, 0 days Lorenzo Tañada Liberal 1898–1992
Citizens'/NCP
324 years, 0 days Franklin Drilon UNIDO Born 1945
Lakas-NUCD
LAMMP
Independent
Liberal
423 years, 0 days Edgardo Angara Independent 1934–2018
LDP
522 years, 320 days Juan Ponce Enrile Nacionalista Born 1924
Independent
LDP
PMP
621 years, 49 days Alejo Mabanag Nacionalista 1886–after 1961
721 years, 32 days Loren Legarda Lakas-NUCD Born 1960
Independent
KNP
NPC
821 years, 0 days Gregorio Honasan Independent Born 1948
UNA
920 years, 268 days220 years, 268 days Gil Puyat Nacionalista 1907–1981
1020 years, 268 days518 years, 0 days Lorenzo Sumulong Liberal 1905–1997
Nacionalista
1119 years, 30 days319 years, 30 days Manuel L. Quezon Nacionalista 1878–1944
1218 years, 229 days418 years, 229 days José Clarín Nacionalista 1879–1935
1318 years, 32 days Panfilo Lacson LDP Born 1948
Independent
1418 years, 32 days Francis Pangilinan Liberal Born 1963
1518 years, 32 days Pia Cayetano Lakas-NUCD Born 1966
Nacionalista
1618 years, 32 days Lito Lapid Lakas-CMD Born 1955
Independent
NPC
1718 years, 0 days Serge Osmeña Lakas-NUCD Born 1943
Independent
Liberal
PDP-Laban
1818 years, 0 days Miriam Defensor Santiago PRP 1945–2016
1918 years, 0 days Ralph Recto Lakas–CMD Born 1964
Nacionalista
Liberal
2018 years, 0 days Bong Revilla Lakas–CMD Born 1966
2117 years, 268 days714 years, 268 days Arturo Tolentino Nacionalista 1910–2004
NPC
2217 years, 154 days614 years, 345 days Eulogio Rodriguez Nacionalista 1883–1964
2317 years, 0 days Aquilino Pimentel Jr. PDP-Laban 1933–2019
2416 years, 33 days Claro M. Recto Democrata 1890–1960
Nacionalista
NCP
2515 years, 306 days Camilo Osías Nacionalista 1889–1976
Liberal
2615 years, 276 days Mariano Jesús Cuenco Liberal 1888–1964
Nacionalista
2715 years, 32 days Jinggoy Estrada PMP Born 1963
2815 years, 32 days Francis Escudero NPC Born 1969
Independent
2915 years, 0 days Rodolfo Biazon LDP 1935–2023
Aksyon
Liberal
3014 years, 268 days814 years, 268 days Ambrosio Padilla Liberal 1910–1996
3114 years, 268 days John Henry Osmeña Liberal 1935–2021
NPC
3214 years, 0 days Fernando Lopez Liberal 1904–1993
Democratic
Nacionalista
3313 years, 323 days913 years, 323 days Koko Pimentel PDP-Laban Born 1964
Nacionalista
3413 years, 248 days José O. Vera Nacionalista 1888–1956
3513 years, 162 days Sergio Osmeña Nacionalista 1878–1961
3613 years, 66 days Migz Zubiri Lakas–CMD Born 1969
Independent
3713 years, 26 days Hadji Butu Democrata 1865–1937
Nacionalista
3813 years, 17 days José Avelino Nacionalista 1890–1986
Liberal
3912 years, 353 days Alan Peter Cayetano Nacionalista Born 1970
Independent
4012 years, 336 days Jose Maria Veloso Nacionalista 1886–1969
4112 years, 320 days Quintín Paredes Nacionalista 1884–1973
Liberal
4212 years, 274 days Emiliano Tría Tirona Democrata 1883–1952
Nacionalista
Liberal
4312 years, 268 days1012 years, 268 days Alejandro Almendras Nacionalista 1919–1995
4412 years, 268 days1112 years, 268 days Genaro Magsaysay Nacionalista 1924–1978
Liberal

See also

References

  1. "Lorenzo M. Tañada: A Tribute To A Filipino Hero: Senator For 24 Years". Lorenzo M. Tañada. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  2. Romulo, Mons. "Franklin M. Drilon's big shoes to fill". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  3. Tolentino, Ariel Jerald (May 16, 2025). "Still the people's choice: Tito Sotto clinches historic 5th Senate win". politiko.com.ph. Retrieved May 28, 2025.