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Ernesto "Boy" F. Herrera
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| Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bohol's First District | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Venice Borja-Agana |
| Succeeded by | Edgar M. Chatto |
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| Born | September 11, 1942 Samboan, Cebu, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | October 29, 2015 (aged 73) Makati, Philippines |
| Political party | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| Spouse | Lourdes Ciuco-Herrera |
| Residence | Samboan, Cebu |
| Occupation | politician |
| Profession | businessman |
Ernesto "Boy" F. Herrera (born September 11, 1942 – died October 29, 2015) was an important Filipino politician. He was born in Samboan, Cebu. He spent many years serving the Philippines as a senator and a leader for workers' rights.
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Ernesto Herrera's Public Service
Ernesto Herrera dedicated his life to serving the people of the Philippines. He was known for his work in government and for helping workers.
A Leader for Workers
From 1983 until his death in 2015, Ernesto Herrera was the General Secretary of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines. This group works to protect the rights of workers and improve their working conditions. He was a strong voice for fairness and safety in jobs.
Serving in Government
Ernesto Herrera was a legislator, meaning he helped make laws for the country. He served as a Senator for many years. A senator is a lawmaker who helps create rules and laws for the whole country. He was a senator during the 8th, 9th, and 10th Congresses. This means he was part of the group that makes laws for the Philippines for a long time.
After being a senator, he also served in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He represented the First District of Bohol. The House of Representatives is another important part of the government where elected officials represent specific areas of the country.
Advocating for Law and Order
Throughout his career, Herrera was also a strong supporter of law and order. He believed in keeping communities safe and ensuring that laws were followed.
Later Life and Passing
Ernesto Herrera passed away on October 29, 2015, in Makati, Philippines. He was 73 years old. He died from a cardiac arrest, which is a sudden stop of the heart.
