Jaime Callada Echeverria was a Filipino general who president of the Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO) 1980-2000
Echeverria, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1957, was among members of the Independent Commission Against Private Armies (ICAPA) or the Zenarosa Commission formed by President Arroyo to dismantle private armed groups after the Maguindano massacre.
recipient of the Distinguished Conduct Star, the second highest medal in the military.
A Vietnam War veteran, he was also given a Distinguished Service Star, a gold, silver, and bronze cross medals. He retired in 1987 with a clean record
director of the Armed Forces and Police Savings Association Inc. (AFPSLAI)
died of a heart attack yesterday. He was 76
general’s body lies at the Heritage Park in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. He will be buried on Feb. 24, 2010
Echeverria, a former regional commander, was relieved of his duties after a civilian-backed military coup ousted Marcos and installed President Corazon Aquino in February.
In July, Echeverria and three other generals backed former Sen. Arturo Tolentino, a Marcos ally, in a revolt that fizzled out after 36 hours.
He was pardoned with other participants in the revolt after pledging allegiance to Aquino's interim constitution.
who served the former president as chief of the Philippine army.
In 1992, Gen. Echeverria had also run for senator under former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos’ party, Kilusang Bagong Lipunan.
Dec. 28, 1989 12 AM PT
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FROM TIMES STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Philippine government lawyers filed rebellion charges against two retired army generals for their alleged role in this month’s failed coup against President Corazon Aquino. The two are retired Brig. Gens. Felix Brawner, a defense aide for Sen. Ernesto Maceda, and Jaime Echeverria, a former regional commander. The charges will be investigated by a prosecutor next month to decide if they merit formal trial. Investigations are also under way of about 1,800 soldiers who took part in the uprising, which left 119 people dead.[1]
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- ^ "Anti-private army panel member dies of heart attack". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Jaime Echeverria". The Philippines Free Press Online. Retrieved 2024-08-01.