Jun Ebdane

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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Edejer and the surname or paternal family name is Ebdane.

Jun Ebdane
Ebdane in 2023
18th 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. (1948-12-30) December 30, 1948 (age 76) Candelaria, Zambales, Philippines
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

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.

Has Kids (1) Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane, (2) Jun Rundy Ebdane

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