Benjamin Defensor Jr.

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Benjamin Defensor
AFP (Ret.)
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Vice Chairman of the Clark Development Corporation
In office
2003–2010
Relatives Miriam Defensor Santiago (sister)
Narciso Santiago (Brother-in-law)
EducationMasters 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 [ which? ]
Philippine Military Academy (1969)
OccupationSoldier
ProfessionCombat Pilot
AwardsPresidential 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 service1969 – 2002
Rank PAF GEN Svc.svg General
Commands

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. [1]

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Early years

Defensor was born in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines on September 12, 1946, to parents Benjamin Defensor Sr. a local judge and Dimpna Palma a college dean. He is the second eldest among the seven siblings which include his famous elder sister and late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. [2] He entered Philippine Military Academy and graduated in 1969. [3]

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References

  1. Romero, Paolo. "AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Benjamin P. Defensor : Knowing How to Win". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. "Duterte pays his last respects to late Sen. Miriam Santiago". GMA News Online. 2016-10-02. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  3. "Commanding General, Philippine Air Force". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
September 2002 - November 2002
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Willie Florendo
Commanding General Philippine Air Force
July 2000 - September 2002
Succeeded by
Nestor Santillan
Political offices
Preceded by
Vice Chairman of the Board of Clark Development Corporation
2003–2017
Succeeded by