Macario Peralta Jr.

Macario P. Peralta Jr.
Secretary of National Defense
In office
January 1, 1962 – December 30, 1965
PresidentDiosdado Macapagal
Preceded byAlejo Santos
Succeeded byFerdinand Marcos (acting)
Senator of the Philippines
In office
December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1955
Chairman of the Philippine Veterans Board
In office
1946–1949
Appointed byManuel Roxas
Personal details
Born(1913-07-30)July 30, 1913
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedJanuary 7, 1975(1975-01-07) (aged 61)
Manila, Philippines[citation needed]
Resting placeJaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
Political partyLiberal
SpouseNatividad Kasilag
ChildrenMacario III
Cecilia
Engelbert
Alma materAdamson University
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
ArmyPhilippine Army
Years of service1936–46
RankBrigadier General
Battles/warsLiberation of Panay

Macario Peralta Peralta Jr. (July 30, 1913 – January 7, 1975) was a Filipino soldier, lawyer, senator and Secretary of National Defense.


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