Hermilando Mandanas
Hermilando Ingco Mandanas (born March 25, 1944), known as Dodo, is a Filipino politician who served as Governor of Batangas since 2016; previously served this position from 1995 until 2004. He served as the Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd District of Batangas from 2004 until 2013.
Hermilando Mandanas | |
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| 21st and 24th Governor of Batangas | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Sofronio Ona, Jr. (2016–2019) Mark Leviste (2019–present) |
| Preceded by | Vilma Santos |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Vice Governor | Richard Recto (1995–2001) Peter Laurel (2001–2004) |
| Preceded by | Vicente Mayo |
| Succeeded by | Arman Sanchez |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Batangas | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco S. Perez II |
| Succeeded by | Raneo Abu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hermilando Ingco Mandanas March 25, 1944 Bauan, Batangas, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP-Laban (2018–present) UNA (2014–2018) Liberal (1995–2013) |
| Spouse(s) | Regina Reyes Mandanas |
| Residence | Batangas City |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
Early life and education
Hermilando Ingco Mandanas was born on March 25, 1944 in Bauan, Batangas. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree as consistent dean's lister – first honor at De La Salle University. He then became a university scholar at the University of the Philippines and studied his master's degree in business administration, where he graduated honor roll. He obtained his honorary degree (honoris causa) as doctorate in humanities at Batangas State University.
He also served as chairman of Department of Accountancy (1968–1969), associate dean of School of Commerce (1967–1969) and a member of the board of trustees (1979–1985) in the De La Salle University.
Career[1]
Private Sector
Mandanas started out by working for different companies. He was a supervisor of the Carlos J. Valdes & Co.. From 1963 to 1965. He then served as an executive assistant to the president of the Far East Bank and Trust Company. In 1972, he was the president of the Fereit Realty Development Corporation until 1975 and as the Philippine Commercial Delegate of the Banque Francaise Du Commerce Exterior from 1975 to 1978. Then he became the managing director of the Manila & Hong Kong Capital Corporation from 1980 until 1987.
He also served as the director for: Alpa Asia Hotels & Resorts Incorporated; United States Capital Corporation; Philippines-China Development Corporation; Oriental Pacific Equities (Hong Kong); Manila Taiwan Development Corporation; Apex Mining and Exploration Company and Rural Bank of Batangas.
From 1987 to 1985 he also was the chairperson and president of the: Omnivest; Hedge Issues Management; Abacus Consolidated Holdings; Suricon Resources Corp.; and HIM Management Corp.
Government Sector
After the issuance of the Presidential Decree No. 1396, Mandanas served as the 1st general manager of the Human Settlements Development Corporation under former president Ferdinand Marcos.
From 1995 to 2004, he served as Governor of the Province of Batangas and concurrently became president of Federation of Regional Development Council of the Philippines. He also served as chairman of the Regional Development Council (Region IV-A, Southern Tagalog) from 1995 to 2004, Regional Peace and Order Council (Region IV-A) from 1995 to 2001 and from 2003 to 2004 and CALABARZON Coordinating Council (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) from 2001 to 2004.
Committee membership
WAYS AND MEANS – former chairman
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – vice-chairperson
BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – member for the majority
BASES CONVERSION – member for the majority
EAST ASEAN GROWTH AREA – member for the mjority
ENERGY – member for the majority
FOREIGN AFFAIRS – member for the majority
GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – member for the majority
GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – member for the majority
JUSTICE – deputized member
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS – member for the majority
NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY – member for the majority
TRADE AND INDUSTRY – member for the majority
Congressional Oversight Committee on
COMPREHENSIVE TAX REFORM PROGRAM – former chairman
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF IMPORTED ARTICLES – former chairman
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE – former chairman
SAFEGUARD MEASURES ACT – former member
Awards/citations received
PHILCONSA's MEDAL OF WISDOM AND COURAGE AWARDEE
Phil. Constitution Association
February 8, 2012 (Constitution Day)
2006 DANGAL NG PILIPINAS AWARDEE
Consumers Union of the Philippines
'2005 REGIONAL KABALIKAT AWARDEE'
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
2004, 2005,2006 2007 2008 2009 MOST OUTSTANDING CONGRESSMAN
Makati Graduate School, Congress Magazine, MV Gallego Foundation
2004 OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL
Consumer's Union of the Philippines
15th Annual National Consumers Award (ANCA)
OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR AWARD
2nd Local Government Leadership Award
Senate, Republic of the Philippines
2002 and 2003
GAWAD PARANGAL AWARDEE
MOST OUTSTANDING PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR
7TH National Social Welfare and Development Forum
October 2003
2002 PROVINCIAL NUTRITION GREEN BANNER AWARDEE
IN THE CALABARZON REGION
National Nutrition Council – CALABARZON Region
September 2003
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR OF THE PHILIPPINES
Awarded by PNP Maritime
2002
KABALIKAT AWARDS 2000
TESDA
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR OF CALABARZON
Leader Magazine
July 9, 2000
Achievements
- The first governor to give honorarium to Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition's Scholars, Barangay Service Point Officers, Barangay Tanod etc.
- He was also the first to give PhilHealth benefits to Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition's Scholars, Barangay Service Point Officers, Barangay Tanod etc.
- He was also the first to grant scholarships to deserving students.
References
- "Member Information: Hermilando I. Mandanas". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- Mandanas, Hermilando (June 6, 2016). "Hermilando Dodo Ingco Mandanas". Governor Hermilando Dodo Ingco Mandanas. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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| Preceded by Francisco S. Perez II |
Representative, 2nd District of Batangas 2004–2013 |
Succeeded by Raneo Abu |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Vicente Mayo |
Governor of Batangas 1995 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Armando C. Sanchez |
| Preceded by Vilma Santos-Recto |
Governor of Batangas 2016-Present |
Incumbent |