Leandro Mendoza
36th Executive Secretary of the Philippines
In office
February 23, 2010[1] – June 30, 2010
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byEduardo Ermita
Succeeded byPaquito Ochoa Jr.
Secretary of Transportation and Communications
In office
July 3, 2002 – February 23, 2010
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byPantaleon Alvarez
Succeeded byAnneli R. Lontoc (Acting)
Chief of the Philippine National Police
In office
March 16, 2001 – March 17, 2002
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byPanfilo Lacson
Succeeded byHermogenes 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 San Juan, Batangas. He finished his Bachelor of Science degree at the Philippine Military Academy; his Master of Arts in Public Management at the 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 Philippine Constabulary up until his appointment as Executive Director of the Philippines Center on Transnational Crime have prepared him to assume the role of the top law enforcer in the country. He was promoted to the rank of Police Director General of the Philippine National Police on March 16, 2001, and was appointed as 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 US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgraded the Philippines' rating to Category 2 from Category 1, since its Air Transportation Office (Philippines) (ATO) did not follow international safety standards. Consequently, Philippine Airlines (PAL) president Jaime Bautista stated that its 2008 growth targets would be lowered. Just out of 8 years receivership last year, the FAA decision prevents PAL from increasing US flights from 33 per week, inter alia.[4] Meanwhile, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo dismissed acting Air Transportation Office chief Danilo Dimagiba after the said FAA rating downgrade on the Philippine aviation industry (after it "failed to comply with the aviation standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): outdated aviation regulations, poor training programs for safety inspectors and sub-standard licensing for air frame and engine inspectors"). She designated DOTC [Department of Transportation and Communications] Secretary Leandro Mendoza as concurrent Officer in Charge of ATO." Also, 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 Lambunao, Iloilo: they have three sons and three daughters namely Maria Leah & Raymond, Michael & Eileen, former Batangas 4th District Representative 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.

DZIQ Radyo Inquirer also reported that Mendoza's death was announced at the 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 byPanfilo Lacson Chief of the Philippine National Police 2001-2002 Succeeded byHermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. Government offices Preceded byPantaleon Alvarez Secretary of Transportation and Communications 2002 – 2010 Succeeded byAnneli R. Lontoc (Acting) Preceded byEduardo Ermita Executive Secretary of the Philippines 2010 Succeeded byPaquito Ochoa Jr.
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