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Leandro Ramos Mendoza, current Philippine Secretary of Transportation and Communications, was born on March 24, 1946 in San Juan, Batangas.

He finished his Bachelor of Science degree at the Philippine Military Academy; his Master of Arts in Public Management at the University of the Philippines – Visayas,Cebu City; and General Staff Course at the AFPCGSC, Fort Bonifacio.

Secretary Mendoza is a professional police officer, a noted management practitioner and an inspiring leader. His various professional experiences from his stint as a second lieutenant in the regular force of the Philippine Constabulary up until his appointment as Executive Director of the Philippines Center on Transnational Crime have prepared him to assume the role of the top law enforcer in the country. He was promoted to the rank of Police Director General of the Philippine National Police on 16 Mar 2001. On July 3, 2002, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed Leandro R. Mendoza as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

Secretary Mendoza is married to former Soledad Latorre of Lambunao, Iloilo. They are blessed with three sons and three daughters.

Other Information

• Name : Leandro Ramos Mendoza
• Birthday : March 24, 1946
• Birthplace : San Juan, Batangas
• Schools Attended :
• Bachelor of Science degree, Philippine Military Academy
• Master of Arts in Public Management, University of the Philippines – Visayas,Cebu City
• General Staff Course, AFPCGSC, Fort Bonifacio
• Spouse : Soledad Latorre
• Children : 6
• Michael
• Mark Llandro
• Mathew Lean
• Maria Leah
• Maria Leilani
• Maria Lean
• Profession : Police Officer

Career Highlights

• Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communications (03 July 2002 to date)
• Chief, Philippine National Police (16 Mar 2001 to 03 July 2002)
• Acting Chief, Philippine National Police (Jan 2001-16 Mar 2001)
• Executive Director, Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (1999 – Jan 2001)
• President, Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc (PMAAAI), (1998 – 1999)
• Chairman, Association of Chief of Police of the Philippines Incorporated (ACCPI), (1998 – Present)
• Vice Chairman, PSMBFI (1997 – Present)
• Deputy Chief, PNP for Administration (1997 – 1998)
• Chief Directorial Staff (1995 – 1996)
• Regional Director, National Capital Region Center (NCRC), (1995 – 1996)
• Regional Director, Regional Command 4 (RECOM 4), (1994 – 1995)
• Director, Directorate for Intelligence (1993 – 1994)
• Deputy Director, Directorate for Intelligence (1992 – 1993)
• Chief Directorial Staff, ARMM (1991 – 1992)
• TF Commander, Mina de Oro Task Force (Feb 1991 – Apr 1991)
• Chief of Staff, Regional Command 4 (RECOM 4), (1990 –1991)
• Provincial Commander, Pangasinan (May 1989 – May 1990)
• Provincial Commander, Bulacan (May 1985 – Mar 1989)
• Provincial Commander, Rizal (May 1985 – May 1986)
• Sector Commander, Eastern Sector, PCM (1985 – 1986)
• Provincial Commander, PS Cebu (Jun 1980 – Sep 1984)
• Deputy Commander, South Sector PC METROCOM (1979 – 1980)
• Commanding Officer, Investigation Unit, METROCOM (1975 – 1979)
• Deputy Commander, Inves & Intel Unit, METROCOM (1974 – 1975)
• Chief, Special Opns Br, MPIS (1972 – 1974)
• Commanding Officer, 3rd METROCOM Patrol Company (1970 – 1972)
• Pltn Ldr/Mess & Agen Offr, 2nd Special Forces Coy

Awards and Recognitions

• 3 PNP Distinguished Service Medal
• PNP Commendation Medal
• Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal)
• Distinguished Conduct Star
• 5 Distinguished Service Medal
• Bronze Cross Medal
• Special Service Medal
• Medalya ng Papuri
• Chief of Staff Award for Graduating # 1 at GSC
• Certificate of Academic Excellence for Obtaining a Grade of 95.59 in GSC Class #21
• University Scholar (University of the Philippines)
• Airborne Wings
• Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Campaign Ribbons
• Kagitingan Badge
• 5 Military Commendation Medal
• 8 Military Merit Medal
• 2 Military Merit Medal w/ Spearhead Device
• Plaque of Merit & Letters of Commendation from Distinguished Personalities and Socio-Civic Organizations

Notable Events

• FAA downgrade (January 17, 2008)

Links

• dotc.gov.ph