Guest of Honor and Speaker's Profile

Gen Dionisio Reyes Santiago (Ret)

Personal

Date of Birth: 08 April 1947

Place of Birth: Navotas City

Civil Status: Married

Spouse: Hermogena M. Santiago, 19 April 1946

Children: Mylyn Marie S. Rivera, 06 September 1972; Marco Jonet M. Santiago, 27 November 1973; Melon Carlo M. Santiago, 15 January 1976

Civilian Education

Graduate: Master in Public Administration, 10 Dec 1983, Seattle University

Special Programs / Internship: Prison Management 2003, Galilee College, Israel

Transit Management, Seattle Metro, 20 Mar 1983

Airport Management, 15 Mar 1983, Port of Seattle

Airline Management, 15 Mar 1983, Seattle University

Real Estate Salesperson Course, 15 Mar 1982, John Mykut Real Estate School

System Analysis Des & Prog (s), 15 Mar 1974, UNIVAC Philippines/UP/MIT

Undergraduate: Mechanical Engineering, 1963 to 1966, Mapua Institute of Technology; Master in Public Administration, 1973 to 1974, University of the Philippines, Manila

Secondary: Jose Rizal High School, 1959 to 1963

Elementary: Navotas Elementary School, 1953 to 1959

Military Education

Graduate: Bachelor of Science, 22 Mar 1970, Philippine Military Academy

Special Programs and Courses: Program for Senior Executive in National and International Security, 31 Aug 2001, Harvard University

International Fellowship Program, 10 Jun 1993 to Jun 1994, US Army War College

Pre-Command Course for Battalion Commanders, 10 Oct 1988, Training Command, PA

Battalion Commanders Course, 10 Oct 1988, Training Command, PA

Seminar/Workshop on AFP Intel, 01 Jan 1987, OJ2, GHQ, AFP

Command & General Staff Course, 06 Jun 1986, AFP Command & General Staff College

Seminar on Hostage Negotiation, 20 Apr 1984, Avescom, PAF

Seminar Workshop on Development and Security, 01 Jan 1984, RUC 5, AFP

Special Trade Info College Course, 10 Mar 1977, National Intelligence & Security Auth / UNIVAC

Classified Studies in International Trade, 04 Mar 1977, National Intelligence And Security Authority

CSU Seminar Workshop, 02 Mar 1976, National Intelligence & Security Auth / UNIVAC

Special Counter Intelligence Course, 23 Apr 1974, National Intel & Security Authority

Seminar on Public Relation, 20 Feb 1973, HQS, PA

Infantry Battalion Intelligence Staff Officer Course, 17 Jun 1972, MITS, MSC, PA

Infantry Officer Basic Course, 05 May 1972, Philippine Army School Center

Counter Subversion & Insurgency Course, 15 Feb 1972, Philippine Army School Center

Scout Ranger Course, 01 Sep 1970, Home Defense Forces (ABN)

Company Officers Course CTW PsyOps / Ranger Course, 17 Jul 1970, Philippine Army School Center

Private Sector Employment

Director, E.L Enterprises, Inc., Jan 2011 to Present

Government Service Record

Director General, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, 02 May 2006 to Dec 2010, Office of the President

Executive Director, Dangerous Drugs Board, 19 Jan 2005 to 28 April 2006, Office of the President

Director, Bureau of Corrections, Department of Justice, 02 Jun 2003 to 14 Sept 2004

Military Service Record / Assignments

Chief of Staff, AFP, 28 Nov 2002 to 08 April 2003

Vice Chief of Staff, AFP, 14 Nov 2002 to 28 Nov 2002

Commanding General, PA, 02 Apr 2002 to 14 Nov 2002

Commanding General, CENTCOM, PA (VISAYAS), 01 Dec 2001 to 13 Apr 2002

Commander, VISCOM, AFP (VISAYAS), 17 Jul 2001 to 01 Dec 2001

Commanding General, SOCOM, PA, 04 Aug 1999 to 17 Jul 2001

Asst. Division Commander, 8ID, PA (VISAYAS), 16 Feb 1999 to 04 Aug 1999

Commanding Officer, 803rd Brigade, 8ID, PA (VISAYAS), 18 Mar 1996 to 16 Feb 1999

Dep. Brigade Commander, 103rd Infantry Brigade, 1ID, PA (VIS), 13 Oct 1995 to 16 Mar 1996

Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, G5, Headquarters Phil. Army, 03 May 1995 to 13 Oct 1995

Director, National Security Studies, AFP, JSCSC, 01 Jul 1994 to 03 May 1995

Attached Unassigned, SSU, PA / Foreign Military Schooling, 01 Jan 1993 to 01 Jun 1994

Group Commander, ISG, Philippine Army, 01 Dec 1990 to 01 Jan 1991

Manager, GSD, AFPMBAI, 16 may 1990 to 01 Dec 1990

Attached Unassigned, SSU, Philippine Army, 16 Feb 1990 to 16 May 1990

Battalion Commander, 12IB, 3ID, PA (VISAYAS), 01 Jul 1987 to 31 Dec 1989

Group Commander, MIG 6, ISAFP (VISAYAS), 01 Dec 1986 to 30 Jan 1987

Assistant Group Commander, MIG 15, ISAFP, 01 Sept 1986 to 01 Dec 1986

Assistant Division Chief, OID, ISAFP, 01 June 1986 to 01 Sep 1986

Dep. Task Group Commander, Task Group Panther, First Scout Ranger Regiment, PA (MINDANAO), 16 Apr 1985 to 13 Sept 1985

Asst. Chief of Staff for Opns, U3 & for Intelligence U2, RUC, AFP, 01 Jan 1984 to 05 Apr 1985

Asst. Chief, Combat Research Division, OJ3, GHQ, 01 Jan 1983 to 01 Jan 1984

Military Attaché, Phil. Consulate, Seattle WA, USA (PSC/NISA), 01 Jun 1980 to 01 Dec 1983

Asst. Trade Attaché, Phil. Embassy, KL, MALAYSIA (PSC/NISA), 10 Jan 1977 to 07 May 1980

Detached Service, Presidential Security Command, Admin CO, PA, 01 Aug 1975 to 10 Mar 1979

Liaison Officer, Bureau of Forest Development, 01 Jan 1976 to 01 Jan 1977

Manager, Prod Branch, IMD (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1975 to 01 Jan 1977

Interviewing Officer, Task Force Salaan, GHQ, AFP (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1975 to 01 Aug 1975

Assistant Chief, Travel Clearance Branch, DFA (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1973 to 01 Jan 1975

Executive Officer, 5PPC, West Sector, PC Metrocom (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1974 to 01 Jan 1975

Duty OG2, Presidential Security Command (PSC / NISA), 01 Feb 1973 to 01 Jan 1974

Officer-In-Charge, A Co, 1st IB, 1ID, PA (PSC / NISA), 16 Oct 1972 to 01 Feb 1973

Team Leader, 1st Home Defense Forces Group (A), ASWBDE, PA, 10 May 1972 to 16 Oct 1972

S2 North Sector PC Metrocom / 1st IB, 1ID, PA, (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1972 to 01 Feb 1972

Company Commander, A Co, 1st IB, 1ID, PA (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1972 to 01 Feb 1972

Intel Officer, 1st IB, 1ID, PA (PSC / NISA), 01 Jan 1972 to 01 Feb 1972

Company Commander, B Co, 27IB, 4ID, PA (MINDANAO), 01 Apr 1971 to 23 Jan 1972

Executive Officer, B Co, 1IB, PA (MINDANAO), 01 Jan 1971 to 01 Jan 1972

Acting S1 & Adjutant, 27 IB, 4ID, PA (MINDANAO), 01 Jul 1970 to 01 Dec 1970

Military Service Record / Special Duties

Member, Board of Senior Officers, HQS, PA, 01 Jan 1999 to 31 Jan 2010

Member, Promotion Board “A”, HQS, PA, 01 Jan 1999 to 31 Jan 2000

Member, Promotion Board “A”, HQS, PA, 01 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 1999

Member, Board of Senior Officers, HQS, PA, 01 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1998

Chairman, GRP-MNLF Provincial Ceasefire Committee, GHQ, AFP, 13 Oct 1995 to 16 Apr 1996

Member, Plans Committee, MDB, HQS, PA, 03 May 1995 to 13 Oct 1995

Member, Efficiency Separation Board, HQS, PA, 01 Jan 1992 to 01 Jun 1993

Chairman, Security Adjudication Board, HQS, PA, 01 Jan 1992 to 01 Jun 1993

Member, Philippine Army Selection Board “B”, HQS, PA, 01 Jun 1991 to 01 Jun 1992

Chairman, Security Adjudication Board, HQS, PA, 01 Dec 1990 to 01 Jun 1993

Affiliation

VP, Business, Industry, and Retired Cavaliers Inc., PMAAA, June 2016 to Present

Governor, Philippine Constitutional Association, Jan 2012 to Present

VP for Military Affairs, Philippine Constitutional Association, Jan 2010 to Jan 2012

Board of Trustees, Asian Peace & Unity Corps (APUC) Philippines, May 2015 to Present

Member / Ambassador of Peace, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Intl., Oct 2014 to Present

Board Member, Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO), Nov 2002 to Present

Rotary Club of Pasig, Jul 2006 to Present

Rotary Club of Catarman (Northern Samar), June 1997 to Present

Rotary Club of San Juanico (Tacloban, Leyte), Apr 1996 to Present

Rotary Club of Cabanatuan (Nueva Ecija), Jul 1994 to Present

Rotary Club of Navotas, Jan 1993 to Present

Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association (PMAAA), Apr 1970 to Present

Awards Received

Special Award of Honor by the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association (INEOA), Inc. in New York, USA

Order of Sikatuna, Degree of Commander

International Fellows Hall of Fame by the US Army War College

Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association (PMAAA) Cavalier Achievement Award

Outstanding Achievement Medal

Most Outstanding Citizen of Navotas

Various Military Merit Medals

Various Awards of Recognition

Various Commendations and Citations from various sectors such as the Military, Government and Private Sectors

Career Highlights

Implemented major reforms and enhancement of PDEA’s capabilities and competencies of its Agents and personnel by cleaning and policing among the ranks (filing admin cases vs. erring agents), improving facilities, providing new equipment & firearms and improving PDEA Academy’s systems, processes and manpower using funds / grant from The Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) helping the agency to effectively fulfill its mandate.

Conducted a series of major raids, drug-busts and dismantling of mega drug laboratories and illegal drug operations that led to PDEA’s arrest of high profile local and international syndicates and dealers which garnered national attention – effectively affecting the decrease of supply and increase of street value due to scarcity of major illegal drugs during term as Director General.

Successfully conducted PDEA’s strategic operations and international cooperation with key ASEAN Drug Enforcement Agency counterparts to neutralize and arrest notorious international drug courier syndicate / members, such as the West African Drug Syndicate (WADs), which victimized a score of Filipino couriers and OFW’s.

PDEA garnered recognition as being included in the Ten (10) least corrupt and most efficient government offices cited by the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission.

Initiated and implemented the computerization of PDEA’s permits and Licensing system for the issuance of the S2 I.D. required for Doctors prescribing and license for dispensing dangerous drugs, to resolve efficiency and red tape issues related to issuance of vital clearances for medical practitioners and institutions.

Launched a campaign to clean-up and fix the management of the New Bilibid Prison and other Bureau of Correction Facilities by implementing improved system of routine inspection, raids, audit and policing among the ranks of personnel (filing cases vs. erring jail guards / personnel) – which resulted to neutralization of gang wars / activities, confiscation and stopping the systemic smuggling of contrabands, discovery and dismantling of drug laboratories, neutralizing drug syndicate operations by dispersing key / high profile drug lords operating within the facilities.

Created and activated the Light Reaction Company (LRC) as Commanding General of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) PA (04 Aug 1999 to 17 Jul 2001), which was used and pivotal in the rescue operations during the Basilan (Burnham) Hostage involving ASG. This became the forerunner leading to the establishment of the Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) as one of the important pillars of the AFP’s premier counter-terrorism force.

Led the GRP-MNLF Provincial Ceasefire Committee as Chairman and Chief Negotiator (13 Oct 1995 to 16 Apr 1996) working with then MNLF Counterparts / Leaders including Mislimin “Jan” A. Jakilan and Yusop Jikiri.

One of the elected non-lawyer members of the Board of Governor of The Philippine Constitutional Association (2012 to present)