Hermilando Mandanas

Hermilando I. Mandanas (born March 25, 1944) is a Filipino politician. Currently a member of the Liberal Party, he has been elected to two terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd District of Batangas. He first won election to Congress in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007.

Mandanas was also elected to three terms as governor of Batangas. He served as governor from 1995 to 2004.

Other Information

• Birth name : Hermilando I. Mandanas
• Date of Birth: March 25, 1944
• Place of Birth: Aplaya Bauan, Batangas
• Resting place : Batangan Plaza, Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas (Provincial), 6 Tayler St., Greenhills, San Juan, Mandaluyong (Metro Manila)
• Political party : Liberal Party
• Schools Attended :
  • Elementary education, Aplaya Elementary School (1955)
  • Secondary education, St. Bridget’s College (1959)
  • Bachelor of Science in Commerce, De La Salle University (1963)
  • Master’s in Business Administration, University of the Philippines (1969)
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Other Profession: CPA

Career History

• Representative, 2nd district, Batangas (2004-present)
• Provincial governor, Batangas (1995-2004)
• Chairperson, Regional Peace and Order Council, Region IV (2003-present)
• National president, Federation of Regional Development Councils in the Philippines (1996-present)
• Chairperson, Calabarzon Coordinating Council (2001-present)
• Chairperson, Regional Development Council, Region IV (1995-present)
• Chairperson and president, Omnivest; Hedge Issues Management; Abacus Consolidated Holdings; Suricon Resources Corp.; HIM Management Corp. (1987-1995)
• Director, Alpa Asia Hotels & Resorts Inc.; United States Capital Corp.; Phil-China Dvelopment Corp.; Oriental Pacific Equities (Hong Kong); Manila Taiwan Development Corp.; Apex Mining and Exploration Co.; Rural Bank of Batangas (1987-1995)
• Managing director, Manila & Hong Kong Capital Corp. (1980-1987)
• General manager, Human Settlements Development Corp. (1978-1979)
• Philippine commercial delegate, Banque Francaise Du Commerce Exterior (1975-1978)
• President, Fereit Realty Development Corp. (1972-1975)
• Executive assistant to the President, Far East  Bank & Trust Co. (1969-1971)
• Supervisor, Carlos J. Valdes & Co. (1963-1965)

Other Affiliations

• Former interim secretary general, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
• Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Honorary chairperson, Boy Scouts of the Philippines
• Member, Rotary Club of Bauan
• Founder, Batangas Social Development Foundation
• Member, Philippines Navy (Reserve Officers)