Hermogenes Ebdane Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.
Order:8th
Office:Governor of Zambales
Term Start:June 30, 2019
1Blankname:Vice Governor
1Namedata:Jay Khonghun (2019–2022)
Jacqueline Khonghun (2022–present)
Predecessor:Amor Deloso
Term Start2:June 30, 2010
Term End2:June 30, 2016
1Blankname2:Vice Governor
1Namedata2:Ramon Lacbain II
Predecessor2:Amor Deloso
Successor2:Amor Deloso
Office3:36th Secretary of Public Works and Highways
Term Start3:July 4, 2007
Term End3:October 22, 2009
President3:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Predecessor3:Manuel Bonoan (acting)
Successor3:Victor F. Domingo
President4:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Term Start4:February 15, 2005
Term End4:February 1, 2007
Predecessor4:Florante Soriquez (acting)
Successor4:Manuel Bonoan (acting)
Office5:24th Secretary of National Defense
Term Start5:February 1, 2007
Term End5:July 2, 2007
President5:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Predecessor5:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Successor5:Norberto Gonzales (acting)
Office6:9th Chief of the Philippine National Police
Term Start6:July 2002
Term End6:August 23, 2004
President6:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded6:Leandro Mendoza
Succeeded6:Edgar Aglipay
Birth Name:Hermogenes Edejer Ebdane Jr.
Office7:District Director of the Western Police District
1Namedata7:Alfredo S. Lim
Term Start7:November 5, 1993
Term End7:June 16, 1996
Predecessor7:P/CSupt. Romeo O. Odi
Successor7:P/CSupt. Avelino Razon Jr.
Birth Date:30 December 1948
Party:PFP (2023–present)
SZP (2012–present)
Otherparty:PDP–Laban (2018–2023)
Labor (2009–2018)
Occupation:Police officer
Politician
Spouse:Alma Cabanayan
Module:
Child:yes
Allegiance: Philippines
Serviceyears:1970–2004
Service Label:Service
Service:Philippine National Police
Department Label:Divisions
Department:
Alma Mater:Philippine Military Academy (BS)
Mapúa Institute of Technology (BS)
Philippine College of Criminology (MA)
Bicol University (Ph.D)

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.

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

In 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

After 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

Personal life

He is married to Alma Cabanayan.

Awards

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ebdane assumes DND post. February 1, 2007. GMANews.TV. August 30, 2008.
  2. Web site: Fugitive 'can be torn to pieces'. July 15, 2003. The Daily Telegraph. August 30, 2008.
  3. Web site: Terrorist 'killed in gun battle'. Aglionby. John. October 14, 2003. The Guardian. August 30, 2008.
  4. Web site: Hugs end Manila mutiny in mall. Aglionby. John. July 28, 2003. The Guardian. August 30, 2008.
  5. Web site: Ebdane is frontrunner; next SND known within 2 months. November 20, 2006. GMANews.TV. August 30, 2008.
  6. Web site: Philippine Elections Are Marred by Violence . Conde. Carlos H.. May 11, 2004. New York Times. August 30, 2008.