Manuel Yan
Manuel Yan Sr. | |
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| Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| President | Fidel Ramos Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Oscar Santos |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Ermita |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1991–1992 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Tomas T. Syquia |
| Succeeded by | Jesus P. Tambunting |
| 17th Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| In office February 2, 1987 – October 15, 1987 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Salvador Laurel |
| Succeeded by | Raul Manglapus |
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Segundo Velasco |
| Succeeded by | Romeo Espino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Tecson Yan January 24, 1920 |
| Died | December 4, 2008 (aged 88) Pasig, Philippines |
| Spouse(s) |
Amelia Acab (died)Eloisa Fernandez |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Edgar Aglipay (son in law) Rico Yan, Bobby Yan, Michael Aglipay (grandsons) |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary |
| Years of service | 1937–1972 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Constabulary |
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Manuel Tecson Yan, Sr. (January 24, 1920 – December 4, 2008) was a Cabinet Secretary of the Aquino, Ramos and Estrada administrations, World War II veteran and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1968 until 1972. He was said to be the last replaced official and obstacle to Ferdinand Marcos, and whose resignation made it possible for the ex-President to declare martial law in 1972. He holds the singular Philippine Government Record of continuous longest serving public Officer from April 1937 to January 2001 or a total 63 years and 9 months spanning twelve Philippine Presidents.