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The Honorable
Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.
The Honorable Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.
	Ebdane in 2023
8th Governor of Zambales
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; June 30, 2019
Vice Governor	Jay Khonghun (2019–2022); Jacqueline Khonghun (2022–present)
Preceded by	Amor Deloso
	In office; June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Vice Governor	Ramon Lacbain II
Preceded by	Amor Deloso
Succeeded by	Amor Deloso
36th Secretary of Public Works and Highways
	In office; July 4, 2007 – October 22, 2009
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Manuel Bonoan (acting)
Succeeded by	Victor F. Domingo
	In office; February 15, 2005 – February 1, 2007
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Florante Soriquez (acting)
Succeeded by	Manuel Bonoan (acting)
24th Secretary of National Defense
	In office; February 1, 2007 – July 2, 2007
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Succeeded by	Norberto Gonzales (acting)
9th Chief of the Philippine National Police
	In office; July 2002 – August 23, 2004
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Leandro Mendoza
Succeeded by	Edgar Aglipay
District Director of the Western Police District
	In office; November 5, 1993 – June 16, 1996
Mayor	Alfredo S. Lim
Preceded by	P/CSupt. Romeo O. Odi
Succeeded by	P/CSupt. Avelino Razon Jr.
Personal details
Born	Hermogenes Edejer Ebdane Jr.; December 30, 1948 (age 76)
Political party	PFP (2023–present); SZP (2012–present)
Other political; affiliations	PDP–Laban (2018–2023); Labor (2009–2018)
Spouse	Alma Cabanayan
Alma mater	Philippine Military Academy (BS); Mapúa Institute of Technology (BS); Philippine College of Criminology (MA); Bicol University (Ph.D)
Occupation	Police officer; Politician
	Police career
Service	Philippine National Police
Allegiance	Philippines
Divisions	Special Action Force; National Capital Region Police Office; Western Police District;
Service years	1970–2004
Rank	Director General

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

Bachelor of Science, Philippine Military Academy
Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology
Master of Arts in Criminology, Philippine College of Criminology
Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration, Bicol University
Senior-level courses and training
- Command and General Staff Course, US Army Command and General Staff College
- Incident Management Training, US Counter-Terrorist Training Group
- Senior Crisis Management Course sponsored by the United States Department of State
- Senior Police Officers course, Singapore Police Academy
- Senior Police Executive Course, International Law Enforcement Academy in Thailand
- Basic and Advance Intelligence Courses, National Intelligence Training Center and the Special Intelligence Training School

Personal life

He is married to Alma Cabanayan.

Awards

Distinguished Conduct Star
Philippine Legion of Honor
two Distinguished Service Stars
PNP Distinguished Service Medal
Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Gawa
Bronze Cross Medal
Military Merit Medals
PMA Cavalier Award for Leadership and Command Administration
Master Parachutist Badge

References

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

External links

Biography at the Department of Public Works and Highways

Political offices
Preceded by Amor Deloso	Governor of Zambales 2019–present	Incumbent
Preceded by Amor Deloso	Governor of Zambales 2010–2016	Succeeded by Amor Deloso
Government offices
Preceded by Norberto B. Gonzales	National Security Adviser 2004–2005	Succeeded by Norberto B. Gonzales
Preceded by Florante Soriquez (acting)	Secretary of Public Works and Highways 2005–2007	Succeeded by Manuel M. Bonoan (acting)
Preceded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo	Secretary of National Defense 2007	Succeeded by Norberto B. Gonzales (acting)
Preceded by Manuel M. Bonoan (acting)	Secretary of Public Works and Highways 2007–2009	Succeeded by Victor Domingo
Police appointments
Preceded by Leandro Mendoza	Philippine National Police Chief 2002–2004	Succeeded by Edgar Aglipay