Rafael Ileto
Rafael Manio Ileto | |
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Lt. Gen. Rafael M. Ileto, AFP | |
| Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office November 23, 1986 – January 21, 1988 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Juan Ponce Enrile |
| Succeeded by | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia | |
| In office 1981–1986 | |
| Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 1975–1981 | |
| Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Lieutenant General Romeo Espino |
| Succeeded by | Major General Fidel V. Ramos |
Ambassador to Iran and Turkmenistan | |
| In office 1975–1978 | |
| Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 1973–1975 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos Sr. |
| Preceded by | Romulo Espaldon |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Ruben Maglaya |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Zagala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1920 San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands |
| Died | June 19, 2003 (aged 82) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani |
| Spouse(s) | Olga Clemena , Yrna Avelina Lopez Dulce |
| Nickname(s) | Rocky Father of the Scout Rangers |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1949 United States Army 1950–1978 Philippine Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment Alamo scouts 1st Scout Ranger Regiment |
| Commands | Vice Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Deputy Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Battles/wars | |
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Rafael Manio Ileto (October 24, 1920 – June 19, 2003) was a Filipino general who served as the 22nd Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines. He also became the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He also served as Philippine Ambassador to Turkey, Iran, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos.