Gregorio Honasan: Philippine military officer and politician
Gregorio Ballesteros Honasan II, better known as Gringo Honasan, is a retired Philippine Army officer.
He led an unsuccessful coups d'état against President Corazon Aquino. He played a key role in the 1986 People Power Revolution that ended the rule of President Ferdinand Marcos.
Gringo Honasan | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2019 | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1948 Baguio, Philippines |
| Political party | UNA (2012–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1990–2012) |
| Residence | Manila |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy (BA) |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Awards | Presidential Government Medal Distinguished Conduct Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1971–1989 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Insurgency in the Philippines |
President Fidel Ramos granted Honasan amnesty in 1992 for his actions against President Aquino. He entered politics and became a senator. In 2016 he ran unsuccessfully for vice president of the Philippines as Jejomar Binay's running-mate.
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