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Biography
Ramon "Monmon" Blanco Mitra III (born October 28, 1964) is the son of former speaker Ramon Mitra, Jr. and older brother of incumbent Palawan Governor Abraham and music director Raul.
Early life
Ramon Blanco-Mitra III was born on October 28, 1964 in Puerto Princesa City, he is the son of Ramon Mitra, Jr. and Cecilia Blanco. He is the third son of six siblings.
Education
Mitra, a 1988 graduate of the Philippine Military Academy who served as captain in the Philippine Marine Corps, is a recipient of the country’s second highest award for gallantry, the Distinguished Conduct Star.
Political life
In 2009, it was announced that Mitra would be a Nacionalista Party (NP) senatorial bet for the 2010 Philippines Senate election, but he failed to garner enough votes to acquire a seat in the Senate.
In 2013 he will run for congressman of 2nd district of Palawan, under the Liberal Coalition.