Fortunato Abat
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.
Major General Fortunato Abat | |
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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 | Orlando S. 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 | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 (USAFFE) 1946–1981 (Army) |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II * Philippines Campaign (1944–1945) Hukbalahap Campaign Korean War |
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