GREGORIO HONASAN

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.