Eulogio Balao

Eulogio Balao (March 11, 1907 – August 4, 1977) was a Filipino soldier and politician.

The Honourable
Eulogio Balao
Senator of the Philippines
In office
December 30, 1957  December 30, 1963
Secretary of National Defense
In office
January 3, 1956  August 28, 1957
PresidentCarlos P. Garcia
Ramon Magsaysay
Preceded bySotero Cabahug
Succeeded byJesus M. Vargas
Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
1954–1956
PresidentRamon Magsaysay
Carlos Garcia
Preceded byJesus Vargas
Succeeded byAlfonso Arellano
Military Attache, Philippine Embassy to China
In office
1949–1953
Personal details
Born(1907-03-11)March 11, 1907
Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippine Islands
DiedAugust 22, 1977(1977-08-22) (aged 70)
Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
SpouseCarmen Cepeda
ChildrenPraxedes, Julianita, Eulogio Jr., Ramon and Antonia
Alma materPhilippine Constabulary Academy
ProfessionSoldier, Politician
AwardsDistinguished Service Star
Legion of Honor
WebsitePhilippine Senate Profile
Military service
Branch/servicePhilippine Army
Philippine Constabulary
Years of service1931 - 1956
Unit2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division (Regular) 11th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Division (Reserve)
CommandsVice Chief of Staff, AFP
Military Attache, Nangking, China
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