Eduardo Ermita
Eduardo Ermita | |
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| 35th Executive Secretary of the Philippines | |
| In office August 23, 2004 – February 23, 2010 | |
| 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 | July 13, 1935 Balayan, Batangas, Philippine Islands |
| 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 | Philippine Constabulary |
| Service years | 1957–1988 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Conflicts | |
Eduardo Ramos 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.