Macario P. Peralta Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Macario Peralta Jr. as Defense Secretary in 1962 | |
| 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 |
| Deputy Chief of Staff, Philippine Army | |
| In office 1945–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente Lim |
| Succeeded by | Calixto Duque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1913 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 30, 1965 (aged 52) Manila, Philippines[citation needed] |
| 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.