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Renato de Villa

b. 1935

Filipino former police and military officer and government official

Politician Military personnel
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About Renato de Villa

Born 1935. Renato de Villa is a Filipino politician and military personnel.

Renato "Rene" Salud de Villa (born July 20, 1935) is a Filipino former police and military officer and government official. He served as Chief of Philippine Constabulary, Director-General of the Integrated National Police, and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He then served as Secretary of National Defense under presidents Corazon Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos. He founded Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma for his unsuccessful presidential bid in 1998. He then briefly served as Executive Secretary under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Early life and education Renato de Villa was born on July 20, 1935, in San Juan, Batangas. He completed his elementary education at San Juan Elementary School, and finished high school at Batangas Eastern Academy, also in San Juan.

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Important facts

Born
20 July 1935, San Juan, Batangas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
Philippines
Education
Asian Institute of Management, Philippine Military Academy
Positions held
Secretary of National Defense, Executive Secretary

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Renato de Villa?

Filipino former police and military officer and government official

When was Renato de Villa born?

Renato de Villa was born on 20 July 1935 in Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, San Juan, Batangas.

What is Renato de Villa's occupation?

Renato de Villa is a politician and military personnel.

What nationality is Renato de Villa?

Renato de Villa is Filipino.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Renato de Villa

· Wikidata: Q7312701

· DBpedia: Renato de Villa

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