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CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Atty. Rafael E. Evangelista  
National Commander

 

Mr. Rafael G. Estrada  
Vice National Commander
Finance Officer 

 
Ms. Ma. Corazon M. Akol 
Trustee

 

Ms. Ma. Elena F. Ampil 
Trustee

 

Mr. Rene P. Azurin    
Trustee


 

Mr. Alfred Xerez-Burgos, Jr.  
Trustee

 

Mr. Ernest L. Escaler      
Trustee

 


Gen. Enrique B. Galang, Jr.    
Trustee

 


Mr. Regino E. Cruz   
Trustee


 


Gen. Jose C. Lapus  
Trustee

 


Lt. Col. Ramon P. Zagala
    
Trustee

 




Board of Trustees Profile

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MA. CORAZON M. AKOL

Daughter of GEN. GODOFREDO MENDOZA, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, 1st Regular Division

Born : April 10, 1949 Masbate, Masbate

Education:
B.S. Physics (CUM LAUDE), College of the Holy Spirit

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
Assistant Finance Officer, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
President, PHILNITS
President, JITSE Philippine Foundation
Director/Past President, Information Technology Foundation of the Philippines (ITFP)
Director/ Past President, Philippine Electronics and Telecommunications Federation (PETEF)
Member Board of Director, PETEF Foundation
IT Chairperson, technical Advisory Panel, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

Past:
President, Philenter.com Inc.
President, Telestar Corp.
President, Hexa Corp.
President, Hexa Integrated Services, Inc.
Scientist I, Phil. Atomic Research Center of the Philippines Atomic Energy 
Nuclear Research Assistant, Philippine Atomic Research Center
Instructor, Physics Department University of the East

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ALFRED XEREZ – BURGOS, JR. 

Son of COL. ALFRED XEREZ BURGOS, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor

Born : May 31, 1946

Education:
BSME ( graduated top 20% of the class and gold medal recipient for thesis) De La Salle University, Master in Business Management (graduated with distinction and received distinction for thesis) Asian Institute of Management, Commissioned as Navy Officer  Philippine Navy

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
Member, Board of Trustees, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
President / CEO and Chairman of Executive Committee, LANDCO Pacific Corporation
Barangay Kagawad, Barangay Ayala Alabang


Past:
Senior Vice President, Robinson’s Land Corporation
Vice President, Ayala Corporation
Chairman / President, Canyon Woods Resort Club
Chairman / President, Alabang Country Club
Chairman of the Executive Committee, Pacific Plaza Towers, Inc.
Director, Fort Bonifacio Land Corporation
Director, Red Cross Philippines Rizal Chapter


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REGINO E. CRUZ

Son of TSGT. MARIO O. CRUZ, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Philippine Army Air Corps Aviation examining unit

Born : May 31, 1960, Marikina City

Education:
BS Aeronautical Engineer FEATI University
Commissioned as Army Officer (Reservist) Philippine Army 


POSTIONS HELD:

Present:
Board of Trustees, Defenders of Bataan and Corregiodr, Inc.
Branch Manager,

Past:
Project Manager, Maynilad Water Services Inc.
Operations Manager, The Trading Edge Inc.
Quality Control Manager, Harden Industries Los Angeles California
Customer Service Manager, Harden Industries Los Angeles California
Travel Consultant, L.A. Classic Holiday Inc., California

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RAFAEL G. ESTRADA

Son of COL. RAFAEL R. ESTRADA, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, HPA 2nd Regular Division

Born: April 30, 1952, Manila

Education:
BS Management University of Santo Thomas, MBA University of Virginia

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
Vice National Commander and National Finance Officer, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
Chairman / President, First Nations Holdings Corporation
Chairman, Delta Agrivet Commercial, Inc
Chairman, Emben & Drew, Inc.

Past:
Vice-Chairman/Commissioner,  Social Security System
Director, Land Bank of the Philippines
Director, Union Bank of the Philippines
Director, Pryce Plans Inc.
Director, Manila Doctors Hospital
Director, Medical Center Manila
Vice President/Comptroller, Maritime Philippines Port Services, Inc.
Vice President, Manila Pacific Securities, S.A.
Assistant Vice President, Jalandoni, Jayme, Adams & Co., Inc.
Loan Officer, Insular Bank of Asia & America 


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RAFAEL E. EVANGELISTA

Son of DR. RAFAEL L. EVANGELISTA, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Medical Corps 31st Infantry Regiment 31 Division

Born: December 11, 1940 Manila

Education: 
AB Ateneo de Manila, LL.B Ateneo de Manila University, LL.M Georgetown University Washington D.C., Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa St. Louis University Baguio

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
National Commander, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
Consul A.H. , Republic of Lithuania to the Philippines (Regions I, II and III)
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, NOVA Foundation for the Disabled
Member of the Board of Directors and EXCOM, Phil. Natl. Red Cross-Rizal Chapter 
Incorporating Director, Phil. Natl. Red Cross-Rizal Chapter, Makati Branch  
Incorporating Director, Phil. Natl. Red Cross-Rizal Chapter, Taguig Branch
Incorporating Director, Phil. Natl. Red Cross-Rizal Chapter, San Juan  Branch
Director, PRIME Foundation for the Performing Arts
Director, Bancommerce Investment Corporation 
Director, Commerce & Trade Insurance Brokerage, Inc.

Past:
Capital Partner, International Law Firm of Baker & McKenzie
Capital Partner & Chairman, Quisumbing Torres and Evangelista Law Office
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Member of the EXCOM, Bank of Commerce 
Director and Member – Trust Committee, Boston Bank of the Philippines
Board of Trustee, Ateneo de Manila University  


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GEN. ENRIQUE B. GALANG, JR. (Ret.)

Son of GEN. ENRIQUE B. GALANG, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor

Born : December 24, 1949 Cavite City

Education:
Bachelor of Science Philippine Military Academy, Command and General Staff Course AFP Command & General Staff College, Infantry Officers Advanced Course Georgia USA, Political Warfare Course  Taiwan, Master in Public & Business Management De La Salle University, Master in Management  Philippine Christian University, Bachelor of Laws Saint Louis University 

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
Member, Board of Trustees, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration and Deportation 

Past:
Directorate for Operations, NHQ Camp Crame
Regional Director, Police Office 4-A, 5, 3, CAR
Director, PNP Aviation Security Group
Chief, PNP Public Information Office

Medals / Awards:
Military Science Instructor of the Year Award, Philippine Military Academy
Academic Instructor of the Year Award, PC Training Command
Outstanding Regional Director, Regional Command 3
64 different medals for heroism and gallantry in action and efficiency


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ZENEIDA “NINI” QUEZON AVANCEÑA

Daughter of  the late President Manuel L. Quezon  of the  Philippine Commonwealth 

Born :  April 9, 1921, Pasay City

Member, Advisory Council,  Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
Board of Director, Corregidor Foundation Inc.


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GEN. JOSE C. LAPUS (Ret.)

Son of GEN. ISMAEL D. LAPUS, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor

Born: July 9, 1942 

Education: 
Bachelor of Science Philippine Military Academy, Executive Development Course Development Academy of the Philippines, Masters of Public Administration Manuel L. Quezon University, Masters of Business Administration  University of the Philippines, Command & General Staff Course AFP Command and General Staff College

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
Corporate Secretary, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
Member, Association of General and Flag Officers

Past:
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations J3, GHQ AFP
Commanding General, AFP Training Command
President, Mindanao Steel Corporation
Vice President,  Jacinto Iron and Steel Sheets Corp
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI)
Director, Centennial Bank 

Awards and Decorations:
Philippine Legion of Honor
Distinguished Service Star (awarded five (5) times)
Outstanding Achievement Medal
Military Merit Medals (awarded twelve (12) times )


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MAJ. RAMON P. ZAGALA 

Son of  GEN. RAFAEL G. ZAGALA, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, 41st Infantry Regiment,  41st Division 

Born: August 6, 1969 Tarlac, Tarlac

Education:
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science  De La Salle University,  Special Forces Operation Course Special Forces School, Basic Airborne Course  Special Forces School, Officer Candidate Course Officer Candidate School,  Armor Officer Basic Course CBT Arms School PA, Basic Practical Pistol Course and VIP Protection Course  Presidential Security Group, Armor Officer Advance Course CBT ARMS TRADOC PA 

POSITIONS HELD:

Present:
Member, Board of Trustees, Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
Assistant  Chief, Public Information Office GHQ Armed Forces of the Philippines
Chief, Military Operations BR, Public Information Office GHQ Armed Forces of the Philippines 

Past:
Aide-de-Camp, Presidential Security Group
Military Assistant, GHQ  HSC Armed Forces  of the Philippines  
Company Commander, C CO 241B, 71D Philippine Army
Chief, Public Information Office NCRCOM AFP

Medals / Awards:
Received 42 military medals and 19 letter of  commendations 


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