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Jun Ebdane | |
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.jpg) Ebdane in 2023 | |
| 18th Governor of Zambales | |
| 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 |
| 36thSecretary 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) |
| 24thSecretary 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) |
| 9thChief 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 theWestern 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. (1948-12-30)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 | |
| Service years | 1970–2004 |
| Rank |  Director General |
Hermogenes "Jun"Edejer Ebdane, Jr. (born December 30, 1948) is a Filipino politician and retiredpolice officer with the rank ofDirector General. He is the Governor ofZambales since 2019, previously held this position from 2010 until 2016. He was also the Secretary of theDepartment of Public Works and Highways from 2005 to February 2007 and again from July 2007 to 2009.
He was a member of thePhilippine Military Academy class of 1970, and has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from theMapúa Institute of Technology.
In Mid-1990s, Ebdane served asPNP-NCR director, and the 9th Chief of thePhilippine 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 theOakwood 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 theHello Garci scandal, and admitted providing a vehicle toVirgilio Garcillano, but only when Garcillano was still with theCommission on Elections.[5] He said violence for theMay 2004 election was lower than previous years.[6]
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.
He is married to Alma Cabanayan.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Governor ofZambales 2019–present | Incumbent |
| Governor of Zambales 2010–2016 | Succeeded by Amor Deloso | |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by | National Security Adviser 2004–2005 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Florante Soriquez (acting) | Secretary of Public Works and Highways 2005–2007 | Succeeded by Manuel M. Bonoan (acting) |
| Preceded by | 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 | Philippine National Police Chief 2002–2004 | Succeeded by |
| Philippine Constabulary (1901–1975) |  | |
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| Bureau of Constabulary (1942–1945) | ||
| Philippine Constabulary (1945-1975) | ||
| Philippine Constabulary Concurrently as Directors-General of theIntegrated National Police (1975–1991) | ||
| Philippine National Police (1991–present) | ||
‡ — Acting chief | ||
| Grand Collar (Supremo) | |
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| Grand Officer (Marangal na Pinuno) | |
| Commander (Komandante) | |
| Officer (Pinuno) | |
| Champion for Life (Kampeon Habang Buhay) | |
