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Former executive secretary Eduardo Ermita, 90
The Philippine Star
|October 19, 2025
Former executive secretary Eduardo Ermita passed away yesterday at the age of 90.
The announcement was shared by his daughter, Balayan Mayor Lisa Ermita, on social media.
"It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the Ermita family, announce the passing of our beloved father, General Eduardo Ramos Ermita (retired), a dedicated public servant and our guiding light," she wrote in her Facebook post.
According to the mayor, her father died peacefully at 8 a.m., surrounded by his family.
"Our father lived a full life in steadfast service to the Filipino people. As a soldier, he served with honor and dedication during some of the nation's most challenging times," she said.
This story is from the October 19, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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