Leandro Mendoza

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ramos and the surname or paternal family name is Mendoza.

Leandro Mendoza
36th
Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr.
Personal details
Born
Leandro Ramos Mendoza

(1946-03-17)March 17, 1946
San Juan, Batangas
DiedOctober 7, 2013(2013-10-07) (aged 67)[2]
San Juan, Batangas
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
ProfessionPolice officer
Police career
Allegiance Philippines
DepartmentPhilippine National Police
Branch
  • National Capital Region Police Office
  • Office of the Deputy Chief, PNP
  • Office of the Chief of Staff
  • Director for Intelligence
  • Regional Command, Region 4
  • Provincial Command, Pangasinan
  • Provincial Command, Bulacan
  • Provincial Command, Rizal
  • Provincial Command, Cebu
Service years1969[3] – 2002
Rank Director General

Leandro Ramos Mendoza (March 17, 1946 – October 7, 2013) was a Filipino politician who served as Executive Secretary of the Philippines. He previously served as Chief of the Philippine National Police and DOTC Secretary.

Early life

Mendoza was born in

University of the Philippines - Visayas, Cebu City
; and General Staff Course at the AFPCGSC, Fort Bonifacio.

Career History

Secretary Mendoza was a professional police officer and a noted management practitioner. His various professional experiences from his stint as a second lieutenant in the regular force of the

PNP Chief. On July 3, 2002, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed Leandro R. Mendoza as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications
(DOTC).

FAA downgrade

On January 17, 2008, the

Embassy of the United States in Manila warned US citizens in the Philippines "to refrain from using Philippine-based carriers due to "serious concerns" about the ATO's alleged mishandling of the aviation industry." Dimagiba blamed lack of funds for the FAA downgrade, alleging that ATO nees P 1 billion ($ 1= P40).[5]

Personal life

Mendoza was married to former Soledad Latorre of

Mark Llandro & Rochelle, Maria Leilani & Rey, Matthew and Maria Leanne. His brothers and sisters: Dorie & Romy (†), Lina & Carlos (†), Aida & Ricky, and Efren & Joy. His grandchildren: Marcus, Marth, Joshua, Migs, Macoy, Mico, Chin-Chin, Kiko, Moi-Moi, Mimai and King. [citation needed
]

Death

Mendoza died of a heart attack on October 7, 2013. He was 67. His son, Batangas Representative Mark Llandro Mendoza, himself confirmed the news, former Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Undersecretary Thompson Lantion told Inquirer.net over the phone. Lantion said the family would bring the body to Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig.

Land Transportation Office
's (LTO) flag raising ceremony by Engineer Joel Donato, chief of the LTO Motor Vehicle Inspection Section.

References

  1. ^ Most cabinet secretaries tender courtesy resignation | Home » Other Sections » Breaking News
  2. ^ Rappler, Ex-PNP, DOTC chief Leandro Mendoza dies
  3. ^ Lagasca, Charlie. "PMA Class '69 backs Mendoza at DOTC". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Afp.google.com, Philippine Airlines set to lower targets after FAA downgrade: report Archived January 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Abs-Cbn Interactive, ATO chief sacked after drop in RP aviation safety rank[permanent dead link]
Police appointments
Preceded by Chief of the Philippine National Police
2001-2002 		Succeeded by
Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr.
Government offices
Preceded by
Secretary of Transportation and Communications

2002 – 2010 		Succeeded by
Anneli R. Lontoc (Acting)
Preceded by Executive Secretary of the Philippines
2010 		Succeeded by
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