Dionisio R. Santiago is a Filipino retired Army General and a public servant who served in various military and civilian positions. He is a former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and was appointed chair of Dangerous Drugs Board in July 2017.[3]
Dionisio R. Santiago | |
|---|---|
| Chairman Dangerous Drugs Board | |
| In office July 2017 – November 2017 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Benjamin P. Reyes[1][2] |
| Succeeded by | Catalino Cuy |
| Director Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Executive Director, Dangerous Drugs Board | |
| In office January 2005 – April 2006 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Director Bureau of Corrections | |
| In office 2003–2004 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Gaudencio Pangilinan |
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office November 2002 – April 2003 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Defensor |
| Succeeded by | Narciso Abaya |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
| In office July 2001 – March 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Jaime Delos Santos |
| Succeeded by | Gregorio Camiling |
| Commander of the AFP Central Command | |
| In office July 2001 – March 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Julius Javier |
| Succeeded by | Jacinto Ligot |
| Commander AFP Special Operations Command | |
| In office August 1999 – July 2001 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Delfin Lorenzana |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Political party | People's Reform Party |
| Education | Masters in Public Administration BS Military Science |
| Alma mater | Seattle University (1983) University of the Philippines(1974) Philippine Military Academy(1970) |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Profession |
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| Awards | Order of Sikatuna (Degree of Commander) International Fellow Hall of Fame, US Army War College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1970 - 2003 (37 years) |
| Rank |  General |
| Battles/wars | All-Out War (1998) Moro Rebellion (1970) |
Political views
editAs a retired general, Santiago supported Rodrigo Duterte's candidacy for president in the 2016 election and Sara Duterte's candidacy for vice president in the 2022 election. By 2024, however, Santiago expressed regret in voting for vice president Duterte after she issued assassination threats against president Bongbong Marcos, his wife Liza and House Speaker Martin Romualdez in November.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rappler.com (June 28, 2017). "PH drug policy-making body still has no chief". Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Bueza, Michael (July 8, 2024). "Ex-PDEA chief Santiago is new drugs board chair". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Army commander is new AFP chief". Philstar Global. November 10, 2002. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ Esguerra, Christian (November 27, 2024). Dutertes destabilizing Marcos administration. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
External links
edit- [1]
- IN THE KNOW: Former AFP chief Dionisio Santiago
- Palace: Santiago fired over added claims of junkets, corruption | Philippine News Agency
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