Ernesto Herrera (politician)
Ernesto "Boy" F. Herrera (September 11, 1942 – October 29, 2015) was a Senator of the Philippines. He was a trade union leader, an advocate of law and order, and a legislator in the 8th, 9th and 10th Congresses.[1]
Ernesto F. Herrera | |
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| Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bohol's First District | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Venice Borja-Agana |
| Succeeded by | Edgar M. Chatto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1942 Samboan, Cebu, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | October 29, 2015 (aged 73) Makati, Philippines |
| Political party | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| Spouse(s) | Lourdes Cuico-Herrera |
| Residence | Samboan, Cebu |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Personal life
Ernesto F. Herrera was born in Samboan, Cebu, on September 11, 1942. He was married to businesswoman, Lourdes Betia Cuico. He died in Makati City on October 29, 2015 at the age of 73, a day prior to the first death anniversary of fellow senator Juan Flavier, and a month before his 74th birthday.
Educational life
- Zapatera Elementary School (1955)
- University of the Visayas (1959)
- University of the Visayas – Bachelor of Laws (1965)
Higher studies
- Lyceum of the Philippines – Master's in Public Administration (1995)
- Lyceum of the Philippines – Doctor of Fiscal Studies (1998)
General history
- Trade Union Congress of the Philippines – General secretary (1983–2015)
- Senator – Philippine Senate (1987–1998)
- Congressman – Philippine House of Representatives (1998–2001)
Affiliations
- International Labor Organization – Former consultant
- Citizen's Drugwatch Foundation Inc. – Founding chairman
- Carlos P. Garcia Foundation Inc. – President
- Agrava Fact-finding Board (investigated the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.) – Member
- International Confederation of Free Trade Union – Former member, executive board
- University of the Visayas Alumni Association – President
- Forefront Technologies Foundation Inc. – Co-founder
References
- "Ex-senator Ernesto Herrera dies at 73". GMA News Online.
External links
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