Eduardo Ermita

The Honorable Eduardo Ermita
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	(1935-07-13) July 13, 1935 (age 89) 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/service	Philippine Constabulary
Years of service	1957 – 1988
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Battles/wars	Coup attempts against Corazon Aquino 1989 Philippine coup attempt

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]