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The Honorable LEANDRO RAMOS MENDOZA
SecretaryDepartment 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, 3rd METROCOM Patrol Company
Pltn Ldr/Mess & Agen Offr, 2nd 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