MANILA, Philippines — Retired Gen. Eduardo Ramos Ermita, former executive secretary and ex-defense chief, died on Saturday, Oct. 18, at his home in Batangas. He was 89. Ermita, a decorated soldier, died at 8 a.m. He was surrounded by his family, according to a statement from his family. A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, Ermita served in various capacities in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and rose through the ranks over the course of his career. He later became a key figure in government, serving as executive secretary and defense secretary under former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo […]... Keep on reading: Former executive secretary, defense chief Eduardo Ermita dies at 89