Benito T. de Leon
Filipino general and military leader
Born
March 21st, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Philippines
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Served as a general in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Contributed to various military strategies during significant conflicts. Had a prominent role in the modernization of military protocols and approach. Engaged in leadership roles that involved operational planning and execution, focusing on enhancing national security.
Led military operations in the Philippines
Contributed to military modernization efforts
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