Eduardo Oban

Eduardo San Lorenzo Oban Jr (born 13 December 1955) is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1979 and the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[1][2] His term as chief of staff began on March 6, 2011 when he succeeded General Ricardo David and ended when he was succeeded by General Jessie Dellosa. On February 22, 2014, Oban was appointed by President Aquino to head the Visiting Forces Agreement Commission.

Eduardo Oban
Gen Eduardo SL Oban Jr AFP
42nd Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
March 8, 2011 – December 12, 2011
PresidentBenigno Aquino III
Preceded byGeneral Ricardo David
Succeeded byJessie Dellosa
Personal details
Born (1955-12-13) December 13, 1955
Castilla, Sorsogon, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
ProfessionMilitary
Military service
Allegiance Republic of the Philippines
Branch/servicePhilippine Air Force
Rank General
CommandsChief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Vice Commander of the Philippine Air Force
Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, J5

Early life and education

He was born on December 13, 1955, in Castilla, Sorsogon Philippines.[3] He began his elementary days in Parañaque and finished his college at the University of Santo Tomas before he joined the PMA. He was armed with degrees in business economics from the University of Asia and Pacific in Mandaluyong and completed his master's studies in 2005 when he was then PAF's operations officer. He also completed courses such as the language training course, pilot training, Squadron Officers Course and the Air Command and Staff Course.[4]

Oban belongs to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) class of 1979. Prior to the appointment as the chief of staff, Oban served as the vice commander of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). He also served as the deputy chief of staff for plans in the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) and as the deputy chief of staff for the administration and supervision of the joint coordinating, technical and special staffs of the military headquarters. He is viewed by many as the perfect back-stop for PAF Chief Lt. General Oscar Rabena, a member of PMA Class 1978 who was also the top AFP planner before he was named to lead the 17,000-strong major service command. He is the third chief of staff to come from the air force since 1996.

He also served as a special assistant to the Minister of Trade and Industry from 1984 to 1986, and thereafter as the military assistant to the deputy defense minister before becoming the group commander of the Defense Intelligence and Security Group from November 1986 up to January 1988.

Oban played a major role in the negotiation with Magdalo rebels involved in the Oakwood mutiny in 2003.

Awards

References
  1. "Noy says no revolving door policy in appointing AFP chief". The Philippine Star. March 8, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
  2. COMELEC Precinct Finder (search required)
  3. Eduardo Oban Jr
  4. https://www.affordablecebu.com/load/biography/eduardo_oban_jr/36-1-0-636
Military offices
Preceded by
Ricardo David		 Chief of staff of
the Philippine Armed Forces
March 8, 2011 – December 12, 2011		 Succeeded by
Jessie Dellosa
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