Hon. Charito B. Plaza

Educational Qualification

Post Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration, UN Commission on Disarmament, PNP and Bicol State University Graduate School

Doctor in Public Administration (Complete Academic Requirements), National College of Public Administration, University of the Philippines

Doctor of Ecclesiastical Law, honoris causa, Far East Advent School of Theology

Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, Far Eastern Advent School of Theology

Graduate Studies

Master in National Security Administration, National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP)

Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management, Father Saturnino Urios University, Butuan City

Senior Executives' Studies

Advance International Security Cooperation Course (2014), Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Advance Security Cooperation Course, Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, 2014

The AFP-IPSP Bayanihan Workshop and Training, Joint by the AFP and the US Department of State, 2011

OplanCari-Sagip: A Disaster Management Exercises, Joint by AFP-PAF and the Malaysian Royal Air Force, 2004

Public Affairs Experts Training, Joint by the AFP and the US Department of State, 2003

Civil Protection & Technical Support Against Chemical Weapons, Joint by the DND and the US Department of State, 2002

Weapons of Mass Destruction Course, Joint by the DND and the US Department of State, 2002

Oplan Sagip: Regional Response on Disasters and Calamities, Joint by the ASEAN Disaster Council, US Department of State and the UN, 2002

Senior Executives Program in National and International Security Management, JFK School of Government, Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA, 2001

Executives Program on Strategies of Persuasion, JFK School of Government, Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA, 2001

Special Course in Conflict Management and Resolution, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 2000

Special Course in Anti-Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism, National Civil-Military Institute, San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 2000

Reengineering Diplomacy & Development through Information Technology, US Department of State, Washington, D.C.

Psychological Operations Course, AFP Command and General Staff College

Instructor Pilot Course (Flying Completion Pending), PAL Aviation School, Philippine Airlines

Special Military Trainings and Field Training Exercises

Career Service Record

Legislative Career Service

Member, 8th, 9th & 10th Congresses, First District of Agusan del Norte (1986-1998)

Acting House Speaker, Women's Month Congressional Celebration, 9th & 10th Conresses

Assistant Majority Leader, 9th Congress

Chairperson, Committee on Tourism, 10th Congress

Vice-Chairman, Committee on National Defense

Chairperson, Sub-Committee on Internal Security, National Defense Committee

Vice Chairperson- Sub-Committee on National Defense

Vice Chairperson, Committee on Public Information, 8th Congress

Member, Committees on Appropriations, Local Government

Member, Trade and Industry

Member, Mass Housing

Member, Public Order and Safety

Member, Foreign Affairs and Committee on Local Government

Youngest Lady Representative at Age 26 in the 8th Congress

Executive Career Service

Consultant, Adviser or Special Assistant of: Office of the National Security Adviser, 1998-99; Office of the DILG Secretary, 2001-02; Board of Trustees, Local Government Academy, 2001-02; Philippine National Police, 2001-03; Philippine Public Safety College, 1996-98; Office of the AFP Chief of Staff, 1998-2000; Philippine Air Force, 1998-2000; Philippine Navy, 2002-03; Philippine Army, 1999-2000; DOTC Air Transportation Office, 2000-01; DOTC Office for Transportation Security, 2000-01

Military Service

Brigadier General, AFPSN 125128 (Commissioned Officer), Armed Forces of the Philippines – Reserve Force

First Woman General in the AFP Reserve Force; First Woman General in the Philippine Air Force; First Woman General from Mindanao; The Youngest Commissioned Lieutenant Colonel at Age 29; The Youngest Colonel at Age 35

Wing Commander (2012-2015), 7th Air Force Wing Reserve, TOG 12 Mindanao, Philippine Air Force

Wing Commander (1989-1998), 3rd Ready Air Reserve Wing Mindanao, Philippine Air Force

Alumni President (formerly), NDCP Alumni Association, National Defense College of the Philippines

Service in the Academe

University Instructor, Lecturer, and Visiting Fellow: Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii USA; National Defense College of the Philippines, DND; AFP Command and General Staff College, DND; Philippine Military Academy, AFP; DOTC-CAAP Aviation Training Center; Philippine Public Safety College, DILG; Philippine National Police Academy; Bicol University – Graduate School; University of Santo Tomas – Graduate School; Caraga State University; Father Saturnino Urios University

Foreign Official Visits

Delegate, World Inter-Parliamentary Union, London, 1992, London

Military Guest, Russian Air Force and the MIG Aircraft Industry, Moscow, Russia

Visitor, Hawaii National Guards Bureau; Guam National Guards Bureau; National Defense University; Federal Defense Department, Pentagon; UN Commission on Disarmament; UN General Assembly, New York; Naval Post-Graduate School, USA

Delegate, Official Conferences in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Darwin, in Australia

Military Visitor, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Taiwan

Corporate Practice

Associate Consultant, Independent Insights, Inc., (a risk control & management consulting firm) Ortigas Center, Pasig City

President and CEO, F.O. Plaza Holdings Inc., Butuan City

Proprietor and Treasury Comptroller, FC Real Estates and Aquaculture Industry, Butuan City

Professional & Socio-Civic Affiliations

Rotary Club of Butuan North; Albay Lions Club; Balikatan sa Kaunlaran, Butuan Chapter; Cultural Planners Associations of the Philippines (CPAP); Bantay Bayan Foundation, Inc.; Philippine Management Association; National Association of Peace Educators of the Philippines; ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Union; National Association of ROTC Alumni, Inc.; Reservist Officers League of the Philippines (ROLP); Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO)

Special Commendation (Honors, Merits, Decorations)

Honorary Titles

BaiMangompiya (Princess of Charity) of Ranao, Adopted Princess of the 13 Sultanates of Lanao Provinces, Mindanao

BaiSambuyakan (Princess of the Princesses), Manobo Tribe of Caraga

Air Force Honorary Pilot, Honorary Pilot Badge Recipient, Philippine Air Force

Special Awards

Academic Excellence Award (AFP Chief of Staff Award), AFP Chief of Staff

GSC Commencement, AFP Command and General Staff College

Most Outstanding Civilian Graduate, NDCP

Celebrity Mother Achiever in Public Service, Golden Mother & Father Foundation

Gintong Ina Awardee, Golden Mother & Father Foundation

Outstanding Mother of the Year Awardee, Golden Mother & Father Foundation

Outstanding Leadership Awardee, NDCP Alumni Association

Meritorious Service Awardee, NDCP Alumni Association

Most Distinguished Award for Exemplary Leadership, NDCP Alumni Association

Grand Marshall, Philippine Independence Day Celebration, USA

Outstanding Citizen of Butuan, City Government of Butuan

Ten Outstanding Students Awardees, Butuan Jaycees

Military Medals and Decorations

Three-time Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Medal, DND-AFP; Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Service Medals, DND-AFP; CMO & Civic Action Merit Medals, AFP; Gawad Kultura Award, AFP; Lapu-Lapu Badge, AFP; Commander's Well-Done Job Trophy, Philippine Air Force; Philippine Legion of Honor (pending for final approval); Lopez-Jaena Award, AFP

Personal Information

Birthdate: 23 November 1957

Birthplace: Butuan City

Spouse: Figurado O. Plaza (deceased), City Mayor of Butuan City (1972-86)

Children: Flavia Christine Plaza – Flaherty, RN, USA; Figurado Carlo: Financial Advisor; Frederick Chritian: Businessman; Francoise Ferdinand: Registered Nurse; Fidel Francis Clint: BS in Architecture (candidate for graduation)