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Ernesto 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 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Venice Borja-Agana |
| Succeeded by | Edgar M. Chatto |
| Member of the Agrava Fact-Finding Board | |
| In office October 1983 – October 1984 Serving with Corazon Juliano-Agrava (chairperson), Amado Dizon, Luciano Salazar, and Dante Santos
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| Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
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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 (1992–2001, 2004–2015) |
| Other political affiliations |
Lakas–CMD (2001–2004) Liberal (1987–1992) |
| Spouse | Lourdes Cuico-Herrera |
| Residence | Samboan, Cebu |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Ernesto "Boy" F. Herrera (born September 11, 1942 – died October 29, 2015) was an important leader in the Philippines. He served as a Senator and was known for being a strong voice for workers' rights. He also worked to improve laws and order in the country.
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Life and Education
Ernesto F. Herrera was born in Samboan, Cebu, a province in the Philippines, on September 11, 1942. He was married to Lourdes Betia Cuico, who was an entrepreneur. He passed away in Makati City on October 29, 2015, when he was 73 years old.
Schooling Years
Ernesto Herrera attended several schools during his younger years. He finished elementary school and then went on to college.
- Zapatera Elementary School (1955)
- University of the Visayas (1959)
- University of the Visayas – Bachelor of Laws (1965)
Advanced Studies
After getting his first degree, he continued his education to learn even more.
- Lyceum of the Philippines – Master's in Public Administration (1995)
- Lyceum of the Philippines – Doctor of Fiscal Studies (1998)
Public Service and Career
Ernesto Herrera had a long and active career in public service. He held several important positions where he helped shape laws and support different groups of people.
Roles in Government
He served in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which are parts of the Philippine government that make laws.
- Senator – Philippine Senate (1987–1998)
- Congressman – Philippine House of Representatives (1998–2001)
Leadership and Affiliations
Mr. Herrera was also a leader in many organizations. He worked with groups that helped workers and looked into important national events.
- Trade Union Congress of the Philippines – General Secretary (1983–2015)
- International Labor Organization – Former consultant
- Citizen's Drugwatch Foundation Inc. – Founding chairman
- Carlos P. Garcia Foundation Inc. – President
- Agrava Fact-Finding Board – Member (This board investigated a very important event in Philippine history.)
- International Confederation of Free Trade Union – Former member, executive board
- University of the Visayas Alumni Association – President
- Forefront Technologies Foundation Inc. – Co-founder
