The Honorable LEANDRO RAMOS MENDOZA

Secretary

Department of Transportation and Communications

Secretary LEANDRO R MENDOZA is a professional police officer, a noted management practitioner and an inspiring leader. 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 on 16 Mar 2001. On July 3, 2002, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed PDG Leandro R. Mendoza as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 03 July 2002 to dateSecretary, Department of Transportation and Communications
• 16 Mar 2001 to
• 03 July 2002 Chief, Philippine National Police
• Jan 2001-16 Mar 2001Acting Chief, Philippine National Police
• 1999 – Jan 2001Executive Director, Philippine Center on Transnational Crime
• 1998 – 1999President, Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc (PMAAAI)
• 1998 – PresentChairman, Association of Chief of Police of the Philippines Incorporated (ACCPI)
• 1997 – PresentVice Chairman, PSMBFI
• 1997 – 1998 Deputy Chief, PNP for Administration
• 1995 – 1996 Chief Directorial Staff
• 1995 – 1996 Regional Director, National Capital Region Center (NCRC)
• 1994 – 1995 Regional Director, Regional Command 4 (RECOM 4)
• 1993 – 1994Director, Directorate for Intelligence
• 1992 – 1993Deputy Director, Directorate for Intelligence
• 1991 – 1992Chief Directorial Staff, ARMM
• Feb ‘91 – Apr ‘91TF Commander, Mina de Oro Task Force
• 1990 –1991Chief of Staff, Regional Command 4 (RECOM 4)
• May ‘89 – May ‘90Provincial Commander, Pangasinan
• May ’85 – Mar ‘89Provincial Commander, Bulacan
• May ’85 – May ’86Provincial Commander, Rizal
• 1985 – 1986Sector Commander, Eastern Sector, PCM
• Jun ‘80 – Sep ‘84Provincial Commander, PS Cebu
• 1979 – 1980Deputy Commander, South Sector PC METROCOM
• 1975 – 1979Commanding Officer, Investigation Unit, METROCOM
• 1974 – 1975Deputy Commander, Inves & Intel Unit, METROCOM
• 1972 – 1974Chief, Special Opns Br, MPIS
• 1970 – 1972Commanding Officer, 3^rd METROCOM Patrol Company
• Pltn Ldr/Mess & Agen Offr, 2^nd Special Forces Coy

EDUCATION

• Philippine Military Academy – Bachelor of Science
• UP – Visayas, Cebu City – MA in Public Management
• AFPCGSC, Ft. Bonifacio, MM – General Staff Course

AWARDS / DECORATIONS / CITATIONS

• 3 PNP Distinguished Service Medal

• PNP Commendation Medal

• Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal)

• Distinguished Conduct Star

• 5 Distinguished Service Medal

• Bronze Cross Medal

• Special Service Medal

• Medalya ng Papuri

• Chief of Staff Award for Graduating # 1 at GSC

• Certificate of Academic Excellence for Obtaining a Grade of 95.59 in GSC Class #21

• University Scholar (University of the Philippines)

• Airborne Wings

• Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Campaign Ribbons

• Kagitingan Badge

• 5 Military Commendation Medal

• 8 Military Merit Medal

• 2 Military Merit Medal w/ Spearhead Device

• Plaque of Merit & Letters of Commendation from Distinguished Personalities and Socio-Civic Organizations

PERSONAL

Born on March 17, 1946 in San Juan, Batangas. Married to former Soledad Latorre of Lambunao, Iloilo. They are blessed with three sons and three daughters, namely: Michael, Mark Llandro, Mathew Lean, Maria Leah, Maria Leilani and Maria Lean.