Rafael Ledesma Jalandoni (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 in 1946 after gaining independence from United States. He retired in 1948.
6-668: Jalandoni 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. He served during World War II fighting Japanese forces in Southern Luzon and Bataan . He commanded
12-591: The province of Negros Occidental , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,502 people. The town celebrates the annual Handurayo Festival every May. Former actress Rio Diaz served as vice mayor of the town from 1998 to 2004. Also called Marayo, Pontevedra's center or poblacion area is marked by the St. Michael the Archangel Parish, with the Saint Michael Academy beside it. To
18-690: 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. After
24-522: The east is the Public Market, ending up with Barangay Antipolo which is a notable place of some of prominent family "Hacienderos" as well as political clans of the town. The western side offers scenic views of Panay Gulf as well as the islands of Guimaras and Panay . At the northern end of the town is Barangay San Juan which is named in honor of Saint John the Baptist and offers turnips that are common in
30-482: 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. Pontevedra, Negros Occidental Pontevedra , officially the Municipality of Pontevedra , is a 3rd class municipality in
36-470: 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
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