2013 Senatorial Candidate #17: Gregorio Honasan Profile

In the light of the upcoming Elections this May 2013, I'm posting the background profiles of the 33 senatorial candidates. Please, I beg you; vote wisely.

Senatorial Candidate No. 17

Gregorio Honasan

Full Name:

Gregorio “Gringo” Ballesteros Honasan II

Sex:

Male

Age:

64

Town / City Registered:

Marikina

Birthplace:

Baguio City

Coalition:

UNA

Political Party:

• UNA (2012-present)
• Independent (1994-2012)

Professional / Political Experience:

• Senator of the Philippines (1995-2004, 2007-2013)
• Former soldier, Philippine Army (1971-1989)

Education:

• San Beda College (prep to elementary)
• Dominican School, Taiwan
• Don Bosco Technical College (high school)
• Philippine Military Academy (Bachelor of Science degree, 1971)

Achievements and Distinctions:

• Key role in the 1986 EDSA Revolution against Pres. Ferdinand Marcos.
• First independent candidate in Philippine history to win a seat in the Senate
• Presidential Government Medal
• Aide-de-camp to then Defense Sec. Juan Ponce Enrile (1974)
• Distinguished Conduct Star (1986)
• Chief of Security, National Defense
• Pres., Beatriz Marketing Company
• Board member, Northern Mindanao Development Bank
• Authored bills into law: the Clean Air Act of 1999, Clean Water Act, the National Security Policy, among others

For the full downloadable and printable list of all the senatoriables, please check out: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/144541187/Senatorial-Candidates-for-the-2013-Elections-compiled-by-PoliTikalon-The-Official-Weblog-of-JR-Lopez-Gonzales