Alexander Yano was born to the late Iñigo Yano and Gloria Badong, who were public school teachers. He is married to the former Estela Aragon from La Union, a retired military nurse. They have a son.[citation needed]
Yano is the eldest of five siblings, including Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attache Brigadier General Cesar B. Yano, a diplomat in Washington D.C. and also a Philippine Military Academy Class 1980 graduate.[citation needed]
Education
He graduated from the public elementary school of said town in 1965 as Salutatorian and later studied in high school in Saint Vincent's College in Dipolog City and graduated with honors in 1969. He initially took up 3 years of Civil Engineering studies in Cebu Institute of Technology before taking the entrance examinations of the Philippine Military Academy. He entered the prestigious military institution in 1972 and graduated in 1976. As a PMA cadet, he excelled more in athletics and extra-curricular activities. Among others, he established two (2) PMA athletic records, in high jump and 400-meter low hurdles. The hurdles record remains unbroken up to this day. As a graduating cadet, he was also the regimental adjutant of the PMA Cadet Corps, a coveted position that aptly recognized his early leadership potentials.
He later on completed and topped in all his military trainings in the Philippines and abroad. Among these courses are the following: Special Forces Operations Course; Field Artillery Officers Course; Pre-Command Course for Battalion Commanders and the Command and General Staff Course. He also finished the Infantry Officers Advance Course in the US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, and Georgia, United States and landed in the Commandant's List as an Honor Graduate.
Military career
Upon graduation from PMA, Yano was commissioned and called to active duty with the Philippine Army. He spent his early years in the military service mostly in combat assignments in Northern and Central Luzon and the provinces of Samar during the height of the CPP/NPA rebellion in the 70s and 80s. Yano hugged the limelight when, as Task Force Zamboanga Chief, he acted as overall ground tactical commander during the infamous Cabatangan crisis in 2001 that led to the successful release of over a hundred civilian hostages and eventually liberated the Cabatangan Complex in Zamboanga City from over 300 fully armed MNLF Breakaway Group elements. This crucial battle earned him the moniker “Liberator of Cabatangan” from the late City Mayor – Maria Clara Lobregat.
After his duty tour in Zamboanga City, he was personally handpicked by then SOUTHCOM Chief Gen Roy Cimatu to command the 601st Army Brigade in Socsargen at the height of terrorist bombings that rocked General Santos in 2002. During his over two-year stint as Brigade Comdr, no single terrorist bombing occurred in General Santos City. He earned his 1st star-rank as Brigade Commander in 2003, the first in his PMA batch to become a general. He was also declared as "adopted son" of General Santos in recognition of his invaluable contributions to that city.
He later served as Assistant Division Comdr of the 9th Infantry Division in Bicol and concurrently as Chairperson of the Government Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities with the MILF for his proven competence and abilities especially in understanding the intricacies of the Mindanao conflict. He then, briefly served as Chief of the AFP's Civil Relations Service and concurrent AFP Spokesperson where he ably articulated the AFP's position on various defence and security issues. With Gen. Generoso Senga as then Army Chief, Yano was personally plucked from Camp Aguinaldo to assume as Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army where he earned his Second Star (MAJ General) in April 2005, again, the 1st to earn said rank in his class.
As a testament to his exemplary achievements, he received various military awards, including: 4 Distinguished Service Stars; Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Officer); 4 Outstanding Achievement Medals; Gold Cross Medal for gallantry in combat; Bronze Cross Medal and 27 Military Merit Medals. He had also been twice awarded as “Most Outstanding Zamboanga del Norte Citizen” in 2003 and in 2005. He received the “Outstanding Alumnus Award” from Saint Vincent's College in Dipolog City in December 2005. Likewise, he was conferred the “PMA Achievement Award” by PMA in Baguio in November 2005.[4]
The Commission on Appointments (CA) finally confirmed on June 11, 2008, en masse several top government officials, including Yano amid walk outs by Senators Jamby Madrigal and Panfilo Lacson.[5]
On May 1, 2009, he retired one-month earlier and he was succeeded by Lt. Gen. Victor Ibrado of Philippine Army as the chief of staff. He's been appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as ambassador to Brunei Darrussalam. The reason for his early retirement is to prepare himself for the confirmation of his appointment by the Commission of Appointments by June 2009.
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^"AFP chief to soldiers: Pass physical fitness first before promotion". GMA News. 2008-05-13. from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
^Espejo, Edwin G. (2008-05-24). "Reigning over the Philippine Army: Will Yano succeed where others failed?". MindaNews. from the original on 2008-10-11. Retrieved 2008-05-24.
^"Yano Gets 3rd Star Promotion". The Daily Dipolognon. 2008-11-23. from the original on 2007-02-28. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Badong and the surname or paternal family name is Yano 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 1 His Vice Chief of Staff was Lt Gen Cardozo M Luna and his Deputy Chief of Staff was Lt Gen Rodrigo F Maclang 2 Alexander Yano also served as the commander of the Philippine Army and Southern Luzon Command He is also the first general born from Mindanao 3 Alexander Badong YanoGeneral Alexander B Yano37th Chief of Staffof the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesIn office May 12 2008 May 1 2009PresidentGloria Macapagal ArroyoPreceded byGen Hermogenes EsperonSucceeded byGen Victor IbradoPersonal detailsBornSindangan Zamboanga del Norte PhilippinesSpouseEstela AragonChildren1Alma materSaint Vincent s College Cebu Institute of Technology Philippine Military Academy Class of 1976 Military serviceAllegiance PhilippineBranch serviceArmed Forces of the Philippines Philippine ArmyYears of service1976 2009RankGeneralCommandsArmed Forces of the Philippines Commanding General Philippine ArmyCommander AFP Southern Luzon CommandCommanding General 2nd Infantry Division PA601st Infantry Brigade 6ID PA Contents 1 Background 2 Education 3 Military career 4 Awards 5 Political career 6 Electoral history 7 References 8 External linksBackground EditAlexander Yano was born to the late Inigo Yano and Gloria Badong who were public school teachers He is married to the former Estela Aragon from La Union a retired military nurse They have a son citation needed Yano is the eldest of five siblings including Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attache Brigadier General Cesar B Yano a diplomat in Washington D C and also a Philippine Military Academy Class 1980 graduate citation needed Education EditHe graduated from the public elementary school of said town in 1965 as Salutatorian and later studied in high school in Saint Vincent s College in Dipolog City and graduated with honors in 1969 He initially took up 3 years of Civil Engineering studies in Cebu Institute of Technology before taking the entrance examinations of the Philippine Military Academy He entered the prestigious military institution in 1972 and graduated in 1976 As a PMA cadet he excelled more in athletics and extra curricular activities Among others he established two 2 PMA athletic records in high jump and 400 meter low hurdles The hurdles record remains unbroken up to this day As a graduating cadet he was also the regimental adjutant of the PMA Cadet Corps a coveted position that aptly recognized his early leadership potentials He later on completed and topped in all his military trainings in the Philippines and abroad Among these courses are the following Special Forces Operations Course Field Artillery Officers Course Pre Command Course for Battalion Commanders and the Command and General Staff Course He also finished the Infantry Officers Advance Course in the US Army Infantry School Fort Benning and Georgia United States and landed in the Commandant s List as an Honor Graduate Military career EditUpon graduation from PMA Yano was commissioned and called to active duty with the Philippine Army He spent his early years in the military service mostly in combat assignments in Northern and Central Luzon and the provinces of Samar during the height of the CPP NPA rebellion in the 70s and 80s Yano hugged the limelight when as Task Force Zamboanga Chief he acted as overall ground tactical commander during the infamous Cabatangan crisis in 2001 that led to the successful release of over a hundred civilian hostages and eventually liberated the Cabatangan Complex in Zamboanga City from over 300 fully armed MNLF Breakaway Group elements This crucial battle earned him the moniker Liberator of Cabatangan from the late City Mayor Maria Clara Lobregat After his duty tour in Zamboanga City he was personally handpicked by then SOUTHCOM Chief Gen Roy Cimatu to command the 601st Army Brigade in Socsargen at the height of terrorist bombings that rocked General Santos in 2002 During his over two year stint as Brigade Comdr no single terrorist bombing occurred in General Santos City He earned his 1st star rank as Brigade Commander in 2003 the first in his PMA batch to become a general He was also declared as adopted son of General Santos in recognition of his invaluable contributions to that city He later served as Assistant Division Comdr of the 9th Infantry Division in Bicol and concurrently as Chairperson of the Government Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities with the MILF for his proven competence and abilities especially in understanding the intricacies of the Mindanao conflict He then briefly served as Chief of the AFP s Civil Relations Service and concurrent AFP Spokesperson where he ably articulated the AFP s position on various defence and security issues With Gen Generoso Senga as then Army Chief Yano was personally plucked from Camp Aguinaldo to assume as Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army where he earned his Second Star MAJ General in April 2005 again the 1st to earn said rank in his class As a testament to his exemplary achievements he received various military awards including 4 Distinguished Service Stars Philippine Legion of Honor Degree of Officer 4 Outstanding Achievement Medals Gold Cross Medal for gallantry in combat Bronze Cross Medal and 27 Military Merit Medals He had also been twice awarded as Most Outstanding Zamboanga del Norte Citizen in 2003 and in 2005 He received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Saint Vincent s College in Dipolog City in December 2005 Likewise he was conferred the PMA Achievement Award by PMA in Baguio in November 2005 4 The Commission on Appointments CA finally confirmed on June 11 2008 en masse several top government officials including Yano amid walk outs by Senators Jamby Madrigal and Panfilo Lacson 5 On May 1 2009 he retired one month earlier and he was succeeded by Lt Gen Victor Ibrado of Philippine Army as the chief of staff He s been appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as ambassador to Brunei Darrussalam The reason for his early retirement is to prepare himself for the confirmation of his appointment by the Commission of Appointments by June 2009 Awards Edit Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Long Service Medal Visayas Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal Mindanao Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal Gold Cross Philippines Philippine Legion of Honor Officer Distinguished Service Star Military Merit Medal Philippines Bronze Cross Medal Military Civic Action Medal Gawad sa Kaunlaran Military Commendation Medal Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon Honorary Airborne Wings from the Royal Thai Army AFP Parachutist Badge Combat Commander s Badge Philippines Scout Ranger Qualification Badge Special Forces Qualification BadgeMilitary officesPreceded byLt Gen Samuel Bagasin AFP Southern Luzon Commander31 July 2006 24 August 07 Succeeded byLt Gen Rodolfo ObanianaPreceded byLt Gen Romeo Tolentino Philippine Army Commander24 August 07 12 May 08 Succeeded byLt Gen Victor IbradoPreceded byGen Hermogenes Esperon Armed Forces of The Philippines Chief of Staff12 May 2008 1 May 2009 Succeeded byGen Victor IbradoPolitical career EditYano ran for Mayor of the Municipality of Sindangan Zamboanga del Norte for the 2019 Philippine general election but was defeated by former Congressman Rosendo Labadlabad Electoral history Edit2019 Sindangan Mayoralty Election 6 Party Candidate Votes PDP Laban Rosendo Dodoy Labadlabad 27 767APP Alexander Yano 17 413NPC Ritche Bong Macias 2 788Independent Lourdes Ranas 98Total votesReferences Edit New AFP Chief vows to decimate enemies of the state by 2010 Philippine Army 2008 05 11 Archived from the original on 2008 09 02 Retrieved 2008 05 23 AFP chief to soldiers Pass physical fitness first before promotion GMA News 2008 05 13 Archived from the original on 2011 05 22 Retrieved 2008 05 23 Espejo Edwin G 2008 05 24 Reigning over the Philippine Army Will Yano succeed where others failed MindaNews Archived from the original on 2008 10 11 Retrieved 2008 05 24 Yano Gets 3rd Star Promotion The Daily Dipolognon 2008 11 23 Archived from the original on 2007 02 28 Retrieved 2008 05 23 abs cbnnews com CA confirms Gonzalez Puno and others permanent dead link https halalanresults abs cbn com local zamboanga del norte sindangan dead link External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alexander B Yano Official Site of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Official Site of the AFP Chief of Staff Official Site of the Philippine Army Official Site of the AFP SolCom Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alexander Yano amp oldid 1136796594, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
