Alexander Yano
Alexander Badong Yano is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the highest position in the AFP hierarchy. His Vice Chief of Staff was Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna and his Deputy Chief of Staff was Lt. Gen. Rodrigo F. Maclang. Alexander Yano also served as the commander of the Philippine Army and Southern Luzon Command. He is also the first general born from Mindanao
Ambassador, General, PLH Alexander Badong Yano | |
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General Alexander B. Yano | |
| 37th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office May 12, 2008 – May 1, 2009 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Gen. Hermogenes Esperon |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Victor Ibrado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines |
| Spouse | Estela Aragon |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Saint Vincent's College Cebu Institute of Technology Philippine Military Academy (Class of 1976) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippine |
| Branch/service | Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1976-2009 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines Commanding General, Philippine Army Commander, AFP Southern Luzon Command Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, PA 601st Infantry Brigade, 6ID, PA |
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