Alexander Badong Yano | |
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37th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office May 12, 2008 – May 1, 2009 | |
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Gen. Hermogenes Esperon |
Succeeded by | Gen. Victor Ibrado |
Personal details | |
Born | Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines |
Spouse | Estela Aragon |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | Saint Vincent's College Cebu Institute of Technology Philippine Military Academy (Class of 1976) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippine |
Branch/service | Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1976-2009 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines Commanding General, Philippine Army Commander, AFP Southern Luzon Command Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, PA 601st Infantry Brigade, 6ID, PA |
Alexander Badong Yano is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the highest position in the AFP hierarchy.[1] His Vice Chief of Staff was Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna and his Deputy Chief of Staff was Lt. Gen. Rodrigo F. Maclang.[2] Alexander Yano also served as the commander of the Philippine Army and Southern Luzon Command. He is also the first general born from Mindanao[3]