Manuel Yan

Manuel T. Yan, Sr.
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
In office
1994–2001
PresidentFidel Ramos
Joseph Estrada
Preceded byOscar Santos
Succeeded byEduardo Ermita
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Kingdom
In office
1991–1992
PresidentCorazon Aquino
Preceded byTomas T. Syquia
Succeeded byJesus P. Tambunting
17th Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
In office
February 2, 1987 – October 15, 1987
PresidentCorazon Aquino
Preceded bySalvador Laurel
Succeeded byRaul Manglapus
Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
1968–1972
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Preceded bySegundo Velasco
Succeeded byRomeo Espino
Personal details
Born
Manuel Tirso[citation needed] Tecson Yan

(1920-01-24)January 24, 1920
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedDecember 4, 2008(2008-12-04) (aged 88)
Pasig, Philippines
Spouse(s)Amelia Yan, Eloisa Fernandez
Children5
RelativesRico Yan (grandson)
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
Branch/servicePhilippine Army, Philippine Constabulary
Years of service1937–1972
RankGeneral General
CommandsArmed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine Constabulary

Manuel Tirso[citation needed] Tecson Yan, Sr. (January 24, 1920 – December 4, 2008) was a Cabinet Secretary of the Aquino, Ramos and Estrada administrations, World War II veteran and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1968 until 1972. He was said to be the last replaced official and obstacle to Ferdinand Marcos, and whose resignation made it possible for the ex-President to declare martial law in 1972.[1] He holds the singular Philippine Government Record of continuous longest serving public Officer from April 1937 to January 2001 or a total 63 years and 9 months spanning twelve Philippine Presidents.

  1. ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (2021-09-18). "No need of martial law".