Fortunato Abat

Fortunato Abat
Abat (right) and his wife (left) in 1978
19th Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines
In office
September 16, 1997 – June 30, 1998
PresidentFidel V. Ramos
Preceded byRenato de Villa
Succeeded byOrly Mercado
Commanding General of the Philippine Army
In office
March 28, 1976 – March 27, 1981
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byRafael Zagala
Succeeded byJosephus Ramas
Ambassador of the Philippines to China
In office
May 1981 – February 1986
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Personal details
Born(1925-06-10)June 10, 1925
San Juan, La Union, Philippine Islands
DiedMarch 7, 2018(2018-03-07) (aged 92)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeLibingan ng mga Bayani
SpouseCorazon Briones Bulatao
AwardsDistinguished Conduct Star
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
Branch/service Philippine Army
Years of service1944–1946 (USAFFE)
1946–1981 (Army)
RankMajor General Major General
Commands3rd Infantry Division
Battles/wars

Fortunato Ubongen Abat KCM (June 10, 1925 – March 7, 2018) was a Filipino major general who served as the 20th Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND), Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, and Commanding General of the Philippine Army.