Epimaco Velasco

Epimaco Ardina Velasco (December 12, 1935 – January 27, 2014), popularly known as Epi, was a Filipino politician who served as DILG Secretary, governor of Cavite, and NBI Director. He was the first NBI Director who rose from the ranks and rose to prominence at the NBI with the killing of Number 1 Most Wanted Man in Cavite, Leonardo Manecio aka Nardong Putik.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ardina and the surname or paternal family name is Velasco.
Epimaco A. Velasco
17th Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
In office
February 4, 1998 – May 30, 1998
PresidentFidel Ramos
Preceded byRobert Barbers
Succeeded bySonny Collantes (OIC)
35th Governor of Cavite
In office
June 30, 1995 – February 4, 1998
Vice GovernorBong Revilla
Preceded byJuanito R. Remulla
Succeeded byBong Revilla
9th Director of the National Bureau of Investigation
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Preceded byAlfredo Lim
Succeeded byAntonio D. Aragon
Personal details
Born
Epimaco Ardina Velasco

(1935-12-12)December 12, 1935
Tanza, Cavite, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedJanuary 27, 2014(2014-01-27) (aged 78)
Philippines
Resting placeSta. Cruz Memorial Park, Tanza, Cavite
NationalityFilipino
Political partyLakas NUCD
Residence(s)Tanza, Cavite
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines University
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer
  1. Resigned as Governor of Cavite when appointed by President Fidel Ramos as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
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