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Rafael Ledesma Jalandoni[1] (October 24, 1894 – ) was a Philippine Constabulary officer who served as the 3rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was appointed by President Manuel Roxas[2] in 1946 after gaining independence from United States. He retired in 1948.
Rafael L. Jalandoni | |
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| 3rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office December 21, 1947 – December 20, 1948 | |
| President | Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Basilio Valdes |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Castañeda |
| Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army | |
| In office December 21, 1945 – December 1, 1946 | |
| President | Sergio Osmeña Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Basilio Valdes |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Castañeda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1894 Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | April 29, 1949 (aged 54) |
| Alma mater | Philippine Constabulary Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippine Commonwealth |
| Branch/service | Philippine Constabulary Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1945-1948 (Philippine Army) 1922-1942 (Philippine Constabulary) |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | 4th PC Regiment PC Central Luzon District Military Aide to the President of the Philippine Commonwealth |
| Battles/wars | |
Early life
editJalandoni was born in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental to Manuel Jalandoni and Paula Ledesma. He commanded the 3rd PC Regiment in Mindanao and later served as an aide of President Manuel L. Quezon. He was in command of the PC Department of Central Luzon at the start of the Pacific War in 1941.
World War II
editHe served during World War II fighting Japanese forces in Southern Luzon and Bataan. He commanded the 3th Infantry (PC) Regiment of the 2nd Regular Division activated in Bataan under the command of MGen. Guillermo Francisco, the concurrent chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He was a POW when the Luzon Force surrendered on April 9, 1942. He endured the Bataan Death March and was imprisoned at Capas Internment Camp. He was released in August of that year along with all Filipino soldiers.
Post-war and later career
editAfter the war he was appointed by President Sergio Osmeña as the new Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army and promoted to Major General on December 21, 1945 until December 20, 1948. He was succeeded by Brigadier General Mariano Castañeda as Chief of Staff upon his retirement.
In April 28, 1949, Jalandoni accompanied former first Lady Aurora Quezon, widow of former President Manuel L. Quezon on her way to the town of Baler, together with her daughter Maria Aurora (Baby) Quezon, son-in-law Felipe Buencamino III, and grandson to unveil a marker in memory of her late husband. In Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, their vehicle was ambushed by Hukbalahap rebels, leaving Jalandoni as the only survivor.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Rafael Jalandoni". Geni. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Farolan, Ramon (January 14, 2013). "The trouble with 'revolving doors'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "Filipino Bandits Kill Family Of Ex-President | Trove". Australian Associated Press. April 29, 1949. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "Quezon and Guingona". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 17, 2024.