Alexander Yano

Alexander Badong Yano
General Alexander B. Yano
37th Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
May 12, 2008 – May 1, 2009
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byGen. Hermogenes Esperon
Succeeded byGen. Victor Ibrado
Personal details
Born
SpouseEstela Aragon
Children1
Alma materSaint 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 service1976-2009
Rank General
CommandsArmed 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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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