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 | Balayan, Batangas, Philippine Islands | July 13, 1935
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 | |
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]