REFORM PH- PEOPLE'S PARTY
BASIC INFORMATION:
Gregorio Ballesteros Honasan
Age: 77
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
Graduated from the Philippine Military Academy (1971), recipient of the academy’s highest leadership award
PREVIOUS JOB/AFFILIATIONS:
PUBLIC SERVANT
Leader of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM); involved in planning a military uprising against the Marcos dictatorship that contributed to the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
Participated in multiple coup attempts against the Corazon Aquino administration (late 1980s)
Granted amnesty by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1992, enabling transition into politics
Elected Senator of the Philippines:
First term: 1995–2004
Second term: 2007–2019
Principal author of major legislation, including the Clean Air Act and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER) Act
ADVOCACIES:
Advocates for the modernization of the Armed Forces to strengthen national defense and ensure military readiness.
Supports the enhancement of national security policies to protect citizens and uphold sovereignty.
Pushes for stronger disaster resilience measures to safeguard communities and ensure rapid response to calamities.
Promotes defense and security reforms as part of a long-term vision for a safer and more secure Philippines.