Benjamin Defensor Jr.
Benjamin Defensor AFP (Ret.) | |
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| Vice Chairman of the Clark Development Corporation | |
| In office 2003–2010 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| 31st Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office September 12, 2002 – November 28, 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Roy Cimatu |
| Succeeded by | Dionisio Santiago |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force | |
| In office January 2000 – September 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Joseph Ejercito Estrada |
| Preceded by | William Hotchkiss III |
| Succeeded by | Nestor Santillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Defensor Jr. September 12, 1946 Iloilo City, Iloilo Province, Western Visayas |
| Spouse | Margaret Defensor |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Miriam Defensor Santiago (sister) Narciso Santiago (Brother-in-law) |
| Education | Masters in Business and Public Management Masters in Mass Communication Bachelor of Science Degree |
| Alma mater | Air University De La Salle University University of the Philippines Philippine Military Academy (1969) |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Profession | Combat Pilot |
| Awards | Presidential Award for Military Leadership Golden Aviator Award for Leadership and Command PAF Flying School for leadership excellence |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Air Force |
| Years of service | 1969 – 2002 |
| Rank | General |
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Benjamin Palma Defensor Jr., is a retired Philippine Air Force General who served as 31st Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for 69 days, the shortest stint of a Chief of Staff. He succeeded General Roy Cimatu of the Philippine Army on September 12, 2002, until his mandatory retirement at the age of 56 on November 28, 2002. He is the fourth Chief of Staff coming from the Air Force which he was the commanding general from 2000 – September 2002.