Jose T. Almonte

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Tan and the surname or paternal family name is Almonte.
Jose Tan Almonte

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Almonte in November 2014
NicknamesJoe, JoAl, JoeAl
Born (1931-11-27) November 27, 1931
Malinao, Albay, Philippine Islands
Allegiance Republic of the Philippines
BranchPhilippine Army
Service years1956–1986
Rank Major General
UnitPresidential Security Agency
Philippine Civic Action Group (PHILCAGV)
CommandsArmed Forces of the Philippines
ConflictsVietnam War
Hukbalahap Rebellion
Insurgency in the Philippines
AwardsDistinguished Conduct Star
Other workEconomic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB)
National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
National Security Advisor

Jose Tan Almonte (born November 27, 1931) is a retired Filipino Army general. He was the National Security Advisor and Director-General of the National Security Council in the Cabinet of Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos. He was also the head of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency and the Director of the Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB) during the administration of President Corazon Aquino.

Prior to his retirement from the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1986, Almonte was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Relations.

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