Mayor Harmes Sicat Sembrano came from a prominent political family in Gerona, whose ancestors had served as Mayor and in many other public offices. His well-loved father, Rolando or Rolly, served this town as Mayor for twenty years.

Mayor Sembrano was born March 9, 1964.  He is an alumni of the San Beda College in which he earned a degree on BS Commerce.

This is already his second term as Mayor, and has also served twice as Provincial Board Member, and once as an ex-officio municipal councilor (KB Federation President). He is now the Vice President of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines - Tarlac Chapter (LMP - Tarlac) and President of the Boy Scout of the Philippines - Tarlac Council.

He has also served in the past as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and President of the Rotary Club of Paniqui.

He has sponsored various developmental, environmental, health and livelihood programs that envisions to propel Gerona to its modest goals.

Mayor Sembrano's primary concern is to ensure peace and order thru an active campaign against drug addiction and other forms of criminality.  He has moved to promote local products like the muscovado in Barangay Malayep, onions from the western barangays, and lanterns from Barangay Caturay. The Sembrano administration has also pioneered many helpful programs like the implementation of the Zero Waste Management Program, the installation of Information Systems in local government offices and the launching of this website, among other projects. 

Mayor Sembrano is also known as a sports and fitness buff.  He plays basketball, tennis and table tennis.  He has also proved his shooting skills as he has won several provincial and regional shooting competitions.