Ex-senator Trillanes’ mother passes away

MANILA — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday said his mother has passed away at 87. 

"It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Estelita Fuentes Trillanes," Trillanes said on Twitter. 

"She died of complications due to her advanced Parkinson's condition. She was 87," he added. 

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Estelita Fuentes Trillanes. She died of complications due to her advanced Parkinson's condition. She was 87. pic.twitter.com/X4fWutpK4u

— Sonny Trillanes IV (@TrillanesSonny) August 6, 2021

A photo of Trillanes and his family during what appears to be his graduation at the Philippine Military Academy accompanied his tweet. Trillanes, a retired Navy officer, belongs to the PMA Class 1995. 

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