Ramil Laurel Hernandez (born July 26, 1972) is a Filipino politician from Calamba City, Laguna. He currently serves as the Governor of Laguna since 2014.[1] He previously served as Sanguniang Kabataan Chairman of Barangay Mabato in Calamba, Laguna, a councilor of Calamba, a board member, and Vice Governor of Laguna. He was elevated to Governor following the disqualification of E.R. Ejercito in 2014. He was first elected as Governor in 2016 and was re-elected in 2019 and 2022.[2][3][4]
Hernandez was born on July 26, 1972 in Barangay Mabato, Calamba, Laguna and is the third among the thirteen children of Norberto Perea Hernandez, who served as the barangay captain of Mabato, and Rosalinda Laurel Hernandez. He finished his primary studies as a valedictorian of Mabato Elementary School in 1985.[1]
He was elected as a president of Student Body Organization and became Corps Commander of Citizen Advancement Training I during his high school days in Laguna College of Business and Arts. Moreover, an award was given to him in Leadership, Duty, Service and Talent and joined the Honor Society.[1]
While he was studying in Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Calamba, he worked as a service crew at a fast food chain while taking up Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting. In 1993, he graduated in college and received an award as the Best Student Researcher.[1]
Political career
Hernandez entered the field of public service in 1993 as Sanguniang Kabataan chairman of Barangay Mabato, Calamba, Laguna. Following this, he was elected as a municipal councilor at the young age of 22.[5] He served for three consecutive terms from 1995 to 2004 and was also installed as the President of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Laguna Chapter. In 2004, he ran for the Provincial Board Member race and was proclaimed as number one Board Member of the province with 121,672 total votes and presided as Majority Floor Leader of Sangguniang Panlalawigan.[1]
Vice Governor of Laguna
In 2007, at the age of 34, Hernandez was elected as Vice Governor of Laguna; the youngest ever in the history of the province to take over the position who got 160,368 votes.[1]
Even though he was still eligible to run for his second term, Hernandez voluntarily gave up running for vice governor post and pursued the governorship in 2010 while still being the youngest candidate in the province of Laguna.[1] He placed fourth behind E.R. Ejercito, the then-Mayor of Pagsanjan and a nephew of former President Joseph Estrada.[6] Beating his two opponents, he was again elected as Vice Governor in 2013 for the second time with 388,859 votes under the Nacionalista Party whereas Ejercito remained on his seat as the Governor in his 2nd term.[7]
Governor of Laguna
On May 21, 2014, Ejercito was disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division due to campaign overspending during the 2013 elections. The petitioner in the disqualification case is Edgar San Luis, who is the former Congressman of 4th district of Laguna and opponent of Ejercito for the 2013 gubernatorial race. Vice Governor Hernandez assumed the post as a Governor and was sworn in as the new governor of Laguna at the main office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila on May 27, 2014.[8] The writ of execution disqualifying Ejercito as the Governor was served by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on May 28, 2014 at the provincial capitol in Santa Cruz, Laguna.[9]
Under Nacionalista Party, Hernandez ran for his first full three-year term as governor against his predecessor E.R. Ejercito and Jorge Antonio Ejercito in the 2016 elections. He was elected as the governor who garnered 606,002 votes beating his opponent, Ejercito with 232,927 votes. His running mate, Katherine Agapay (481,700 votes) assumed the vice governorship.[10]
In the 2019 elections, Hernandez ran for Governor under the banner of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan or PDP-Laban and faced E.R. Ejercito once again and four other candidates. With a total of 817,250 votes, he assumed his second term as a governor along with his running mate, Katherine Agapay, who was re-elected as Vice Governor.[11] They also ran for election in 2022 and won their third full term.
Projects
Hernandez’s governance implemented various projects and programs that focused on the 8 point program of Serbisyong Tama, Rise High Laguna Advocacy.
Epektibong Serbisyong Pangkalusugan (Effective and People Sensitive Health Management Program)
Serbisyong Pangkahalatan para sa Higit na Nangangailangan (Complete Social Welfare and Services Development Program)
Dekalidad na Edukasyon (Quality Education and Vocational Development Program)
Pangangalaga sa Kalikasan at Modernong Programa Pang-Agrikultura (Timely Agricultural Development and Food Security Program)
Prayoridad ng Proyektong Pang-Imprastraktura (Appropriate Infrastructure Program)
Pagpapataas ng Kalidad ng Serbisyo (Transformative and Professionalized Bureaucracy Program)
Programang Pangkapayapaan at Kaayusan (Sustainable Peace and Order Program)[12]
Awards
Some of his most significant contributions are the 2014 Good Practices Award from the National Economic and Development Authority and Department of Health;[13] Gold Anvil Award – Public Relations Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders: External Communities in 2015 during the 50th Anvil Anniversary;[14] a record of 51 awards including 3 major awards from Department of Health, Region IV-A during the 3rd Kalusugan Pangkalahatan Awarding held the same year;[15] Hall of famer for the year 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 of both Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from the Department of the Interior and Local Government[16] and Red Orchid Award from Department of Health.[17] In 2016, he received the Best Provincial Police Office in Region IV-A[18] and the first ever ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certifications from the Government Quality Management Committee in the year 2017.[1] In addition to that are the Best Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Council (PDRRMC) Category[19] and the silver award in 1st National ADAC Performance in 2018[20] that was followed by a gold award in 2019.[21]
Hernandez also received Gawad Parangal Award as an Outstanding Provincial Governor of the Philippines in the Field of Social Welfare and Development Office of the Philippines, Inc. for the year 2018[22] 2019.[23] and 2020 from the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSWDOPI).[24] He received an excellence award from the Filipino Awards for Movies and Arts and Science, Inc. in 2019;[25] ATOP-DOT Pearl Awards for best tourism practices[26] and the 2nd Most Competitive Province award from the Department of Trade and Industry the same year.[27] Also, the Provincial Government of Laguna was named among the National Best Public Employment Service Office awardees for the year 2019.[28] In 2020 Digital Governance Award, Laguna bagged the championship award as Best in Customer Empowerment (G2C) and 2nd place award as Best in LGU empowerment (G2G) for provincial level.[29]
Personal life
He is married to Laguna's 2nd district Representative Ruth Mariano-Hernandez, whom he met and married when they were both incumbent councilors of Calamba.[30] They have two daughters, namely Natasha and Natalie.[1]
References
^ abcdefghi"Profile of Governor Ramil Hernandez". Laguna.gov.ph. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
^"Reelectionist Hernandez leads Laguna". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Laurel and the surname or paternal family name is Hernandez This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Ramil Hernandez news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Ramil Laurel Hernandez born July 26 1972 is a Filipino politician from Calamba City Laguna He currently serves as the Governor of Laguna since 2014 1 He previously served as Sanguniang Kabataan Chairman of Barangay Mabato in Calamba Laguna a councilor of Calamba a board member and Vice Governor of Laguna He was elevated to Governor following the disqualification of E R Ejercito in 2014 He was first elected as Governor in 2016 and was re elected in 2019 and 2022 2 3 4 The HonorableRamil Hernandez18th Governor of LagunaIncumbentAssumed office May 27 2014Vice GovernorKaren AgapayPreceded byE R EjercitoVice Governor of LagunaIn office June 30 2013 May 27 2014GovernorE R EjercitoPreceded byCaesar PerezSucceeded byKaren AgapayIn office June 30 2007 June 30 2010GovernorTeresita LazaroPreceded byEdwin OlivarezSucceeded byCaesar PerezMember of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 2nd districtIn office June 30 2004 June 30 2007Member of the Calamba City CouncilIn office April 21 2001 June 30 2004Member of the Calamba Municipal CouncilIn office June 30 1995 April 21 2001Sanguniang Kabataan Chairman of Barangay Mabato Calamba LagunaIn office 1993 1995Personal detailsBornRamil Laurel Hernandez 1972 07 26 July 26 1972 age 50 Calamba Laguna PhilippinesPolitical partyPDP Laban 2018 present Other politicalaffiliationsNacionalista 2009 2018 UNO 2007 2009 Lakas CMD 2004 2007 SpouseRuth MarianoChildrenNatasha Camille HernandezNatalie Truth HernandezResidenceCalamba LagunaAlma materColegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba B S Contents 1 Early years and education 2 Political career 2 1 Vice Governor of Laguna 2 2 Governor of Laguna 3 Projects 4 Awards 5 Personal life 6 ReferencesEarly years and education EditHernandez was born on July 26 1972 in Barangay Mabato Calamba Laguna and is the third among the thirteen children of Norberto Perea Hernandez who served as the barangay captain of Mabato and Rosalinda Laurel Hernandez He finished his primary studies as a valedictorian of Mabato Elementary School in 1985 1 He was elected as a president of Student Body Organization and became Corps Commander of Citizen Advancement Training I during his high school days in Laguna College of Business and Arts Moreover an award was given to him in Leadership Duty Service and Talent and joined the Honor Society 1 While he was studying in Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba he worked as a service crew at a fast food chain while taking up Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting In 1993 he graduated in college and received an award as the Best Student Researcher 1 Political career EditHernandez entered the field of public service in 1993 as Sanguniang Kabataan chairman of Barangay Mabato Calamba Laguna Following this he was elected as a municipal councilor at the young age of 22 5 He served for three consecutive terms from 1995 to 2004 and was also installed as the President of the National Movement of Young Legislators NMYL Laguna Chapter In 2004 he ran for the Provincial Board Member race and was proclaimed as number one Board Member of the province with 121 672 total votes and presided as Majority Floor Leader of Sangguniang Panlalawigan 1 Vice Governor of Laguna Edit In 2007 at the age of 34 Hernandez was elected as Vice Governor of Laguna the youngest ever in the history of the province to take over the position who got 160 368 votes 1 Even though he was still eligible to run for his second term Hernandez voluntarily gave up running for vice governor post and pursued the governorship in 2010 while still being the youngest candidate in the province of Laguna 1 He placed fourth behind E R Ejercito the then Mayor of Pagsanjan and a nephew of former President Joseph Estrada 6 Beating his two opponents he was again elected as Vice Governor in 2013 for the second time with 388 859 votes under the Nacionalista Party whereas Ejercito remained on his seat as the Governor in his 2nd term 7 Governor of Laguna Edit On May 21 2014 Ejercito was disqualified by the Commission on Elections Comelec First Division due to campaign overspending during the 2013 elections The petitioner in the disqualification case is Edgar San Luis who is the former Congressman of 4th district of Laguna and opponent of Ejercito for the 2013 gubernatorial race Vice Governor Hernandez assumed the post as a Governor and was sworn in as the new governor of Laguna at the main office of the Commission on Elections Comelec in Manila on May 27 2014 8 The writ of execution disqualifying Ejercito as the Governor was served by the Department of Interior and Local Government DILG on May 28 2014 at the provincial capitol in Santa Cruz Laguna 9 Under Nacionalista Party Hernandez ran for his first full three year term as governor against his predecessor E R Ejercito and Jorge Antonio Ejercito in the 2016 elections He was elected as the governor who garnered 606 002 votes beating his opponent Ejercito with 232 927 votes His running mate Katherine Agapay 481 700 votes assumed the vice governorship 10 In the 2019 elections Hernandez ran for Governor under the banner of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan or PDP Laban and faced E R Ejercito once again and four other candidates With a total of 817 250 votes he assumed his second term as a governor along with his running mate Katherine Agapay who was re elected as Vice Governor 11 They also ran for election in 2022 and won their third full term Projects EditHernandez s governance implemented various projects and programs that focused on the 8 point program of Serbisyong Tama Rise High Laguna Advocacy Epektibong Serbisyong Pangkalusugan Effective and People Sensitive Health Management Program Serbisyong Pangkahalatan para sa Higit na Nangangailangan Complete Social Welfare and Services Development Program Dekalidad na Edukasyon Quality Education and Vocational Development Program Programang Pangkabuhayan Comprehensive Employment Programs Pangangalaga sa Kalikasan at Modernong Programa Pang Agrikultura Timely Agricultural Development and Food Security Program Prayoridad ng Proyektong Pang Imprastraktura Appropriate Infrastructure Program Pagpapataas ng Kalidad ng Serbisyo Transformative and Professionalized Bureaucracy Program Programang Pangkapayapaan at Kaayusan Sustainable Peace and Order Program 12 Awards EditSome of his most significant contributions are the 2014 Good Practices Award from the National Economic and Development Authority and Department of Health 13 Gold Anvil Award Public Relations Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders External Communities in 2015 during the 50th Anvil Anniversary 14 a record of 51 awards including 3 major awards from Department of Health Region IV A during the 3rd Kalusugan Pangkalahatan Awarding held the same year 15 Hall of famer for the year 2016 2017 2018 and 2019 of both Seal of Good Local Governance SGLG from the Department of the Interior and Local Government 16 and Red Orchid Award from Department of Health 17 In 2016 he received the Best Provincial Police Office in Region IV A 18 and the first ever ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certifications from the Government Quality Management Committee in the year 2017 1 In addition to that are the Best Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Council PDRRMC Category 19 and the silver award in 1st National ADAC Performance in 2018 20 that was followed by a gold award in 2019 21 Hernandez also received Gawad Parangal Award as an Outstanding Provincial Governor of the Philippines in the Field of Social Welfare and Development Office of the Philippines Inc for the year 2018 22 2019 23 and 2020 from the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines Inc ALSWDOPI 24 He received an excellence award from the Filipino Awards for Movies and Arts and Science Inc in 2019 25 ATOP DOT Pearl Awards for best tourism practices 26 and the 2nd Most Competitive Province award from the Department of Trade and Industry the same year 27 Also the Provincial Government of Laguna was named among the National Best Public Employment Service Office awardees for the year 2019 28 In 2020 Digital Governance Award Laguna bagged the championship award as Best in Customer Empowerment G2C and 2nd place award as Best in LGU empowerment G2G for provincial level 29 Personal life EditHe is married to Laguna s 2nd district Representative Ruth Mariano Hernandez whom he met and married when they were both incumbent councilors of Calamba 30 They have two daughters namely Natasha and Natalie 1 References Edit a b c d e f g h i Profile of Governor Ramil Hernandez Laguna gov ph 4 June 2014 Retrieved 24 July 2019 Reelectionist Hernandez leads Laguna ABS CBN News 13 May 2019 Retrieved 24 July 2019 Baraoidan Kimmy 2019 05 15 Hernandez beats Ejercito anew in Laguna INQUIRER net Retrieved 2020 07 25 Certified ka DDS na Laguna officials make the leap to PDP Laban Politiko South Luzon Retrieved 2020 07 25 Gov Ramil Hernandez www facebook com Retrieved 2020 07 24 Ramil Hernandez Biography PeoPlaid Profile Laguna Governor PeoPlaid 2019 07 30 Retrieved 2020 07 25 Results Laguna Province Local Election 2013 05 14 Laguna Province Local Election Results Region IV A Philippine News Retrieved 2020 07 25 Cinco Maricar 2014 05 28 Comelec swears in new Laguna governor INQUIRER net Retrieved 2020 07 24 Corrales Nestor 2014 05 29 Ramil Hernandez ready to assume post as Laguna governor INQUIRER net Retrieved 2020 07 24 laguna Provincial Results Eleksyon2016 Results GMA News Online Retrieved July 25 2020 Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results ABS CBN News Retrieved 2020 07 25 8 POINT PROGRAM OF GOV RAMIL L HERNANDEZ laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 24 Laguna Receives Good Practices Award from NEDA and DOH laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Gov Ramil L Hernandez a Gold Anvil Awardee laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Laguna Wins a Record of 51 Awards from DOH laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 LAGUNA bags 4th consecutive SGLG awards from DILG laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Laguna muling tumanggap ng Red Orchid Award mula sa DOH laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Laguna receives award as Best Provincial Police Office laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Laguna bags regional Best PDRRMC Category laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Laguna bags silver in 1st National ADAC Performance Award laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 LAGUNA GOLD AWARDEE SA ADAC PERFORMANCE AUDIT NG DILG laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 Gov Ramil Hernandez www facebook com Retrieved 2020 07 26 Gov Ramil Hernandez www facebook com Retrieved 2020 07 26 Embedded Posts Social Plugins Documentation Facebook for Developers Retrieved 2020 12 22 FAMAS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE Laguna bags major 2019 ATOP DOT Pearl Awards for best tourism practices laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 LET S KEEP ON WORKING AND DREAMING laguna gov ph Retrieved 2020 07 25 DOLE honors best PESOs Department of Labor and Employment www dole gov ph Retrieved 2020 12 16 Facebook www facebook com Retrieved 2020 12 16 Profile of GOV RAMIL LAUREL HERNANDEZ Laguna League of Provinces of the Philippines Retrieved July 2 2022 Political officesPreceded byE R Ejercito Governor of Laguna2014 present IncumbentPreceded byCaesar Perez Vice Governor of Laguna2013 2014 Succeeded byKaren AgapayPreceded byEdwin Olivarez Vice Governor of Laguna2007 2010 Succeeded byCaesar Perez Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ramil Hernandez amp oldid 1116588635, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
