Macario P. Peralta Jr. | |
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Secretary of National Defense | |
In office January 1, 1962 – December 30, 1965 | |
President | Diosdado Macapagal |
Preceded by | Alejo Santos |
Succeeded by | Ferdinand Marcos (acting) |
Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1955 | |
Chairman of the Philippine Veterans Board | |
In office 1946–1949 | |
Appointed by | Manuel Roxas |
Personal details | |
Born | Manila, Philippine Islands | July 30, 1913
Died | December 30, 1965 Manila, Philippines[citation needed] | (aged 52)
Resting place | Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Natividad Kasilag |
Children | Macario III Cecilia Engelbert |
Education | BS Civil Engineering |
Alma mater | Adamson University |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Army | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1936–46 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | |
Macario Peralta Peralta Jr. (July 30, 1913 – January 7, 1975) was a Filipino soldier, lawyer, senator and Secretary of National Defense.