Potenciano Treñas

Potenciano Torres Treñas (born Potenciano Treñas y Torres; May 13, 1894 – June 10, 1934) was a Filipino lawyer and politician.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Torres and the surname or paternal family name is Treñas.

The Honourable Potenciano Treñas
Senatorial portrait of Treñas, published by Benipayo Press, c. 1935
Senator of the Philippines from the 7th District
In office 5 June 1934 – 10 June 1934 Serving with Ruperto Montinola
Preceded by	Antonio Belo
Succeeded by	Vacant. Office abolished at the end of his term
Personal details
Born	Potenciano Treñas y Torres (1894-05-13)May 13, 1894 Tigbauan, Iloilo, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died	June 10, 1934(1934-06-10) (aged 40)
Political party	Nacionalista

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.^[1]

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.^[1]

Family

He was married to Estrella Blancaflor.^[1] 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.^[2]