Ernesto Carolina

Who is Ernesto Carolina?

Undersecretary Ernesto G. Carolina is a retired Filipino military leader who serves in a civilian role. He is the author of the PDR Philippine Defense Reform Program at the Department of National Defense, and was also designated as the undersecretary in charge of implementing it. He also assisted the Secretary of National Defense in performing duties and exercising supervision and control over the Office of Civil Defense. Prior to his designation as Undersecretary for PDR, he was appointed Presidential Assistant and designated Chairman of the Joint Defense Assessment Planning and Implementation Group. He is the administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and is responsible for reforms saving millions of dollars for the Philippine Government.