Eduardo R. Ermita (born July 13, 1935) is a former military officer and politician who served as Executive Secretary of the Philippines and former spokesperson for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[2]
Eduardo Ermita | |
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| 35th Executive Secretary of the Philippines | |
| In office August 23, 2004 – February 23, 2010[1] | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Alberto Romulo |
| Succeeded by | Leandro Mendoza |
| 22nd Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines | |
| In office October 3, 2003 – August 23, 2004 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Avelino Cruz, Jr. |
| In office January 25, 2001 – March 19, 2001 (Acting Secretary) | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Orlando Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Angelo Reyes |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 1st congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – January 25, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Conrado Apacible |
| Succeeded by | Eileen Ermita-Buhain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1935 Balayan, Batangas, Philippine Islands |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD |
| Spouse | Elvira Ramos |
| Children | 4, including Eileen |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Profession | Politician, government official, military officer (retired) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Philippine Constabulary |
| Years of service | 1957 – 1988 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | |
| Battles/wars | |
Education
editErmita is graduate of Philippine Military Academy class of 1957, and one of his batch mates is former Military Chief of Staff Rene de Villa.[3]
He took his Defense Resource Management Course at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States, from 1978 to 1979; Command and General Staff Course, Fort Bonifacio in 1974; Unit Psychological Officers Course, Kennedy Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States, from 1970 to 1971; Special Forces Course, Fort Magsaysay from 1962 to 1963; Counterintelligence Course, Special Intelligence School, Fort Bonifacio in 1962; Airborne School, Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.A. in 1961; and Ranger School, Fort Benning, Georgia from 1960 to 1961.
Military career
editHe was the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the series of coup attempts from 1986 to 1988, Undersecretary of National Defense during the last major coup attempt in December 1989, head of the Special Information group during the EDSA People Power Revolution in February 1986, and president of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association from 1986 to 1988.
Political career
editErmita was a three-term congressman, defeating one of the most influential political families in the 1st District of Batangas from 1992 to 2001. He was appointed on October 3, 2003, as Secretary of National Defense. He is the provincial chairman of Lakas–CMD in Batangas and regional chairman of Lakas in Calabarzon since 1992.
Personal life
editErmita is married to Elvira Ramos from Dipolog, with whom he has four children, including former Batangas representative Eileen Ermita-Buhain.
References
edit- ^ Most cabinet secretaries tender courtesy resignation | Home » Other Sections » Breaking News
- ^ "Ermita is new Arroyo spokesman". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- ^ Villanueva, Marichu A. (September 19, 2004). "Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita: The Little President". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.