RENATO S. DE VILLA PARTIDO PARA SA DEMOKRATIKONG REPORMA

De Villa speaks of a political program of democratic governance characterized by a regular mechanism for consultations with the basic sectors and "equal protection for all before the law," and a socio-economic program focusing on the delivery of basic social services "including housing, affordable health care, education, and employment."

• Secretary, Department of National Defense, 1991 to 1997. Second Most Popular Cabinet Secretary, according to a survey during the third quarter of last year

• Chairman, National Disaster Coordinating Council , 1991 to 1997

• A professional soldier with 38-year service record in the Armed Forces of the Philippines; has served in various military commands; veteran of Vietnam war and various military campaigns in the Philippines.

• Chief of Staff, AFP, 1988-1991

• Vice-Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, 1987

• Chief of Constabulary, Director-General of the Integrated National Police, 1986-1988

• Untarnished record in the military and government service

Citations:

He has received numerous medals, awards and commendations for distinguished conduct and exemplary leadership, including the following: Distinguished Conduct Star; Distinguished Service Star; Philippine Legion of Honor; US Legion of Merit; The Most Esteemed Order of the Crown of Malaysia; Indonesian Legion of Honor; The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand; Vietnam Campaign Medal; and the Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao-Sulu Campaign Medals.

Liabilities :

• Criticized as a "Ramos clone" because of similarities in their career path

• Too identified with the administration, the military and the elite

• Political observers as an "indecisive leader"