In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Tecson and the surname or paternal family name is Yan.
Manuel T. Yan, Sr.
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
In office 1994–2001
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 Tirso[citation needed] Tecson Yan
(1920-01-24)January 24, 1920 Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands
Died
December 4, 2008(2008-12-04) (aged 88) Pasig, Philippines
Spouse(s)
Amelia Yan, Eloisa Fernandez
Children
5
Relatives
Rico Yan (grandson)
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
Manuel Tirso[citation needed] 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.[1] 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.
^Concepcion, Pocholo (2021-09-18). "No need of martial law".
Manuel Tirso[citation needed] Tecson Yan, Sr. (January 24, 1920 – December 4, 2008) was a Cabinet Secretary of the Aquino, Ramos and Estrada administrations...
Castro-Yan who hailed from Laoag, Ilocos Norte. He was the grandson of Manuel T. Yan, Sr. (1920–2008), former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
order and did not execute anyone. Survivors of the massacre include Lt. ManuelYan who later became the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and ambassador...
Jakarta Accord was signed on September 2, 1996 in Manila, Philippines by ManuelYan, representing the Government of the Philippines and Nur Misuari of the...
him as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines succeeding ManuelYan. He was also an implementer of the martial law of President Marcos. He...
of Defense; AFP Chief of Staff (1963-1964) Alfredo E. Gallardo - 1937 ManuelYan, 1941 - youngest AFP Chief of Staff at age 48 years old and cabinet member...
1, 1998 – January 19, 2001 Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process ManuelYan June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty...
(born 1953), action star, film and television actor and film director ManuelYan (1920-2008), retired World War II veteran, former Chief of Staff of the...
President Corazon Aquino Preceded by Pacifico A. Castro (Acting) Succeeded by ManuelYan Member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa In office June 12, 1978 – September...
of Foreign Affairs Salvador Laurel March 25, 1986 – February 2, 1987 ManuelYan February 2, 1987 – September 14, 1987 Raul Manglapus September 15, 1987...
Tolentino (1995) – 15th Secretary of Foreign Affairs ManuelYan (1998) – 17th Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manuel Collantes (2001) – acting Minister of Foreign...
publication, The Guidon. It was during this time that he was acquainted with Manuel Manahan, rural reform advocate and later colleague in the Senate. In fact...
communitarian-socialist organization. A few days before the rally on January 26, Manuel F. Martinez, former Dawn (the weekly student newspaper of the University...
Ilagan Antonio Hilario Ericson Baculinao Antonio Tagamolila Ferdinand Marcos Juan Ponce Enrile ManuelYan Eduardo M. Garcia Number Casualties and losses...
Siew Keong, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia ManuelYan, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Philippines Mari Elka Pangestu, Minister...
Charles Njonjo, Kenyan attorney and politician (d. 2022) January 24 – ManuelYan, Filipino general (d. 2008) January 25 – Alicia Montoya, Mexican actress...
University (b. 1930) December 4 – ManuelYan, former AFP Chief of Staff and diplomat; grandfather of the late Rico Yan (b. 1920) December 7 – Marky Cielo...
Velasco PHI 1966–1967 Became AFP Chief of Staff in 1967 30 Brig. Gen. ManuelYan PHI 1967–1968 Became youngest AFP Chief of Staff in 1968 31 Brig. Gen...
Alfredo Santos – 11th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines ManuelYan – 16th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and 17th...
the Pritzker Architecture Prize; in Offenbach am Main (d. 2021) General ManuelYan, Chief of Staff of the Philippines Armed Forces from 1968 to 1972, later...
various assignments, the last being Zone 2 of the 2nd PC Zone under Gen. ManuelYan. In 1966 he was reassigned back to the Philippine Army and was selected...
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