Manuel T. Yan, Sr. |
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In office
1994–2001 |
| President | Fidel Ramos
Joseph Estrada |
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| Preceded by | Oscar Santos |
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| Succeeded by | Eduardo Ermita |
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In office
1991–1992 |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
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| Preceded by | Tomas T. Syquia |
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| Succeeded by | Jesus P. Tambunting |
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In office
February 2, 1987 – October 15, 1987 |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
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| Preceded by | Salvador Laurel |
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| Succeeded by | Raul Manglapus |
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In office
1968–1972 |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
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| Preceded by | Segundo Velasco |
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| Succeeded by | Romeo Espino |
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| Born | Manuel Tecson Yan
(1920-01-24)January 24, 1920
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands |
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| Died | December 4, 2008(2008-12-04) (aged 88)
Pasig, Philippines |
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| Spouse(s) | Amelia Yan, Eloisa Fernandez |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Relatives | Rico Yan (grandson) |
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| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
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| Allegiance | Philippines |
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| Branch/service | Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary |
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| Years of service | 1937–1972 |
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| Rank | General |
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| 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.
