Hermogenes Ebdane is a Filipino politician and retired police officer with the rank of Director General. He is currently serving as the governor of Zambales Province in Central Luzon Region or Region 3, Philippines.

Electoral Battle
In the May 9, 2022 election, Hermogenes Ebdane ran under the local party Sulong Zambales and defeated three-term Congresswoman Cheryl Deloso-Montalla of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).

Personal Information
Complete Name –> Hermogenes Edejer Ebdane, Jr.
Nickname –> Jun
Birth Date –> December 30, 1948 (age )
Birthplace –> Candelaria, Zambales Province, Philippines

Family
Spouse –> Alma Cabanayan
Children –> Botolan Mayor and former Congressman Jun Omar Ebdane and Board Member and former Iba Mayor Jun Rundstedt “Rundy” Ebdane.

Education
College – Mapua Institute of Technology
Degree – Civil Engineering
College – Philippine Military Academy
Post Graduate – Philippine College of Criminology
Degree – Master of Arts in Criminology
Postgraduate – Bicol University
Degree – Doctor Of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration

Work Experiences
2010-2016, 2019-Present – Governor
2005-2009 – Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways
2007 – Secretary, National Defense
2002-2004 – Chief, Philippine National Police

Awards
Philippine Legion of Honor
Distinguished Conduct Star
PNP Distinguished Service Medal

Scandals and Controversies
In 2015, Ebdane was accused of graft and usurpation of duty in connection with the alleged anomalous issuance of permits to a small-scale mining firm. He vowed to face the accusation squarely.

RELATED: List of Current Governors of the Philippines

RELATED: Top Government Officials of Zambales Province

See also: Famous People from Zambales

See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots