He was appointed on October 3 , 2003 as Secretary of National Defense .
Ermita was a three - term congressman defeating the one of the most influential political family in the first district of Batangas from 1992 - 2001 .
Ermita was appointed on October 3 , 2003 as Secretary of National Defense .
Ermita was a three - term congressman defeating the one of the most influential political family in the first district of Batangas from 1992 - 2001 .