Rafael Ileto

Rafael Manio Ileto
Lt. Gen. Rafael M. Ileto, AFP
Secretary of National Defense
In office November 23, 1986 – January 21, 1988
Appointed by	Corazon Aquino
Preceded by	Juan Ponce Enrile
Succeeded by	Fidel V. Ramos
Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia
In office 1981–1986
Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office 1975–1981
Appointed by	Ferdinand Marcos
Preceded by	Lieutenant General Romeo Espino
Succeeded by	Major General Fidel V. Ramos
Ambassador to Iran and Turkmenistan
In office 1975–1978
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office 1973–1975
President	Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Preceded by	Romulo Espaldon
Commanding General of the Philippine Army
In office 1969–1972
Preceded by	Ruben Maglaya
Succeeded by	Rafael Zagala
Personal details
Born	October 24, 1920[1] San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands
Died	June 19, 2003(2003-06-19) (aged 82)[2] Quezon City, Philippines
Resting place	Libingan ng mga Bayani
Spouse	Olga Clemena
Nickname(s)	Rocky Father of the Scout Rangers
Military service
Allegiance	Republic of the Philippines
Branch/service	Philippine Army
Years of service	1943–1949 United States Army 1950–1978 Philippine Army
Rank	Lieutenant General
Unit	1st Filipino Infantry Regiment[3] Alamo scouts 1st Scout Ranger Regiment
Commands	Vice Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Deputy Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Commanding General, Philippine Army
Battles/wars	Raid at Cabanatuan Invasion of Lingayen Gulf World War II Hukbalahap Rebellion

Rafael Manio Ileto (October 24, 1920 – June 19, 2003) was a Filipino general who served as the 22nd Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines. He also became the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He also served as Philippine Ambassador to Turkey, Iran, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos.