Potenciano Treñas

Potenciano Torres Treñas was a Filipino lawyer and politician.

Biography

Potenciano Treñas was born in Tigbauan, Iloilo to Tomas Treñas and Justa Torres. He finished his secondary course at the Ateneo de Manila and studied law at home, passing the bar in 1916.
He was appointed to become a member of the Iloilo Provincial Board in 1928 and was elected to the Philippine Senate from the 7th District in 1934. However, he contracted a disease during his campaign and died just five days after assuming office.

Family

He was married to Estrella Blancaflor. His grandson, Jerry Treñas, is currently serving as mayor of Iloilo City since 2019, having previously served in the post from 2001 to 2010 and represented the city in the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2019.