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 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Renato de Villa |
| Succeeded by | Orly Mercado |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
| In office March 28, 1976 – March 27, 1981 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Rafael Zagala |
| Succeeded by | Josephus Ramas |
| Ambassador of the Philippines to China | |
| In office May 1981 – February 1986 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1925 San Juan, La Union, Philippine Islands |
| Died | March 7, 2018 (aged 92) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani |
| Spouse | Corazon Briones Bulatao |
| Awards | Distinguished Conduct Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg){kind=small} Philippines |
| Branch/service |  Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 (USAFFE) 1946–1981 (Army) |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | 3rd 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.