Eduardo Ermita
Eduardo R. Ermita (born July 13, 1935) was the Executive Secretary of the Philippines, and former spokesperson for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[2] Ermita took his Defense Resource Management Course at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, U.S.A. from 1978 to 1979; Command and General Staff Course, Fort Bonifacio in 1974; Unit Psychological Officers Course, Kennedy Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S.A. from 1970 to 1971; Special Forces Course, Fort Magsaysay from 1962 to 1963; Counterintelligence Course, Special Intelligence School, Fort Boniofacio in 1962; Airborne School, Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.A. in 1961; and Ranger School, Fort Benning, Georgia from 1960 to 1961.
Eduardo Ermita | |
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| Executive Secretary of the Philippines | |
| In office August 24, 2004 – February 23, 2010[1] | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Alberto Romulo |
| Succeeded by | Leandro Mendoza |
| Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines | |
| In office October 3, 2003 – August 24, 2004 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Avelino J. Cruz, Jr. |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Conrado V. Apacible |
| Succeeded by | Eileen Ermita-Buhain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1935 Balayan, Batangas, Philippine Islands |
| Political party | Lakas-Kampi-CMD (since 2009) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (before 2009) |
| Spouse(s) | Elvira Ramos |
Ermita was a three-term congressman, defeating one of the most influential political families in the 1st District of Batangas from 1992-2001. 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-CMD in Calabarzon since 1992.
He 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.
Ermita is married to Elvira Ramos from Dipolog City, with whom he has four children.
References
- 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.
| Preceded by Serapio Martillano |
Deputy Chief-of-Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines 1986 – 1988 |
Succeeded by Renato de Villa |
| Preceded by Conrado V. Apacible |
Representative,1st Congressional District of Batangas 1992 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Eileen Ermita-Buhain |
| Preceded by Angelo Reyes |
Philippine Secretary of National Defense 2003 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Avelino J. Cruz, Jr. |
| Preceded by Alberto Romulo |
Executive Secretary of the Philippines 2004 – 2010 |
Succeeded by Leandro Mendoza |