Hermogenes "Jun" Edejer Ebdane, Jr. (born December 30, 1948) is a Filipino politician and retired police officer with the rank of Director General. He is the Governor of Zambales since 2019, previously held this position from 2010 until 2016. He was also the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways from 2005 to February 2007 and again from July 2007 to 2009.
Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. | |
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 Ebdane in 2023 | |
| 8th Governor of Zambales | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Jay Khonghun (2019–2022) Jacqueline Khonghun (2022–present) |
| Preceded by | Amor Deloso |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Ramon Lacbain II |
| Preceded by | Amor Deloso |
| Succeeded by | Amor Deloso |
| 36th Secretary of Public Works and Highways | |
| In office July 4, 2007 – October 22, 2009 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Manuel Bonoan (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Victor F. Domingo |
| In office February 15, 2005 – February 1, 2007 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Florante Soriquez (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Bonoan (acting) |
| 24th Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office February 1, 2007 – July 2, 2007 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Norberto Gonzales (acting) |
| 9th Chief of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office July 2002 – August 23, 2004 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Leandro Mendoza |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Aglipay |
| District Director of the Western Police District | |
| In office November 5, 1993 – June 16, 1996 | |
| Mayor | Alfredo S. Lim |
| Preceded by | P/CSupt. Romeo O. Odi |
| Succeeded by | P/CSupt. Avelino Razon Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hermogenes Edejer Ebdane Jr. December 30, 1948 |
| Political party | PFP (2023–present) SZP (2012–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2023) Labor (2009–2018) |
| Spouse | Alma Cabanayan |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy (BS) Mapúa Institute of Technology (BS) Philippine College of Criminology (MA) Bicol University (Ph.D) |
| Occupation | Police officer; Politician |
| Police career | |
| Service | Philippine National Police |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Divisions | |
| Service years | 1970–2004 |
| Rank |  Director General |
He was a member of the Philippine Military Academy class of 1970, and has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from the Mapúa Institute of Technology.
Police career
editIn Mid-1990s, Ebdane served as PNP-NCR director, and the 9th Chief of the Philippine National Police serving from July 2002 to August 23, 2004.[1]
After the escape from jail of Islamic militant Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi on July 14, 2003, Ebdane stated he would be satisfied with any recovery, including "even if he is dead and torn to pieces".[2] He went to view the body after Al-Ghozi was shot dead by police on October 13, 2003, saying the militant was killed in a brief gunfight after opening fire at a military checkpoint.[3] One of the demands of the Oakwood mutiny on July 27, 2003, was the resignation of Ebdane as national police chief, but the mutiny was unsuccessful and short-lived.[4] He was chief of the PNP during the Hello Garci scandal, and admitted providing a vehicle to Virgilio Garcillano, but only when Garcillano was still with the Commission on Elections.[5] He said violence for the May 2004 election was lower than previous years.[6]
National security
editAfter serving as the chief of the PNP, Ebdane was named National Security Adviser, a post he held from August 2004 to February 2005.[1] In February 2005, he was appointed to a cabinet position as Secretary of Public Works and Highways, which he returned to in July 2007, after serving as Secretary of National Defense from February 2007.
Educational life
edit- Bachelor of Science, Philippine Military Academy
- Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology
- Master of Arts in Criminology, Philippine College of Criminology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration, Bicol University
- Senior-level courses and training
- Command and General Staff Course, US Army Command and General Staff College
- Incident Management Training, US Counter-Terrorist Training Group
- Senior Crisis Management Course sponsored by the United States Department of State
- Senior Police Officers course, Singapore Police Academy
- Senior Police Executive Course, International Law Enforcement Academy in Thailand
- Basic and Advance Intelligence Courses, National Intelligence Training Center and the Special Intelligence Training School
Personal life
editHe is married to Alma Cabanayan.
Awards
edit- Distinguished Conduct Star
- Philippine Legion of Honor
- two Distinguished Service Stars
- PNP Distinguished Service Medal
- Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Gawa
- Bronze Cross Medal
- Military Merit Medals
- PMA Cavalier Award for Leadership and Command Administration
- Master Parachutist Badge
References
edit- ^ a b "Ebdane assumes DND post". GMANews.TV. February 1, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
- ^ "Fugitive 'can be torn to pieces'". The Daily Telegraph. July 15, 2003. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
- ^ Aglionby, John (October 14, 2003). "Terrorist 'killed in gun battle'". The Guardian. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
- ^ Aglionby, John (July 28, 2003). "Hugs end Manila mutiny in mall". The Guardian. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
- ^ "Ebdane is frontrunner; next SND known within 2 months". GMANews.TV. November 20, 2006. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
- ^ Conde, Carlos H. (May 11, 2004). "Philippine Elections Are Marred by Violence". New York Times. Retrieved August 30, 2008.