Ernesto Herrera (politician)

The Honourable
Ernesto F. Herrera
Senate of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bohol's First District
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by Venice Borja-Agana
Succeeded by Edgar M. Chatto
Personal details
Born (1942-09-11)September 11, 1942
Samboan, Cebu, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died October 29, 2015(2015-10-29) (aged 73)
Makati, Philippines
Political party Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Spouse(s) Lourdes Cuico-Herrera
Residence Samboan, Cebu
Occupation politician
Profession businessman

Ernesto "Boy" Herrera (September 11, 1942 – October 29, 2015) was a Senator of the Philippines. He has been a trade union leader, an advocate of law and order, and a legislator in the 8th, 9th and 10th Congresses.[1]

Personal life

Ernesto F. Herrera was born in Samboan, Cebu, in September 11, 1942. He was married to businesswoman, Lourdes Betia Cuico. He died in Makati City on October 29, 2015 at the age of 73, a day prior to the first death anniversary of fellow senator Juan Flavier.

Educational life

  • Zapatera Elementary School (1955)
  • University of the Visayas (1959)
  • University of the Visayas - Bachelor of Laws (1965)

Higher studies

General history

  • Trade Union Congress of the Philippines - General secretary (1983–2015)
  • Senator - Philippine Senate (1987–1998)
  • Congressman - Philippine House of Representatives (1998-2001)

Affiliations

  • International Labor Organization - Former consultant
  • Citizen’s Drugwatch Foundation Inc. - Founding chairman
  • Carlos P. Garcia Foundation Inc. - President
  • Agrava Fact-finding Board (investigated the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.) - Member
  • International Confederation of Free Trade Union - Former member, executive board
  • University of the Visayas Alumni Association - President
  • Forefront Technologies Foundation Inc. - Co-founder

References

  1. ↑ "Ex-senator Ernesto Herrera dies at 73". GMA News Online.
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