Eduardo Año
{{short description|Filipino government official and former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines}}
{{Philippine name|Manahan|Año}}
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{{Use Philippine English|date=August 2020}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Eduardo Año
| birth_name = Eduardo Manahan Año
| nickname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|10|26}}
| death_date =
| birth_place = San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines
| death_place =
| placeofburial =
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| image = GEN Eduardo M. Año.jpg
| caption = Portrait as Chief of Staff
| office = National Security Adviser
| president = Bongbong Marcos
| term_start = January 14, 2023
| term_end =
| predecessor = Clarita Carlos
| successor =
| office2 = 40th Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
| president2 = Rodrigo Duterte
| term_start2 = November 6, 2018
| term_end2 = June 30, 2022
{{small|January 5, 2018 – November 6, 2018 (Officer in Charge)}}
| predecessor2 = Usec. Catalino Cuy ({{OIC-Philippines}})
| successor2 = Benhur Abalos
| office3 = Undersecretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government
| president3 = Rodrigo Duterte
| term_start3 = October 26, 2017
| term_end3 = January 4, 2018
| office4 = 48th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
| president4 = Rodrigo Duterte
| term_end4 = October 26, 2017
| predecessor4 = Gen. Ricardo Visaya
| successor4 = Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero
| office5 = Commanding General of the Philippine Army
| president5 = Benigno Aquino III
Rodrigo Duterte
| term_start5 = July 14, 2015
| term_end5 = December 7, 2016
| predecessor5 = Lt Gen. Hernando Iriberri
| successor5 = Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda
| office6 = Vice Chairman of the National Task Force Against COVID-19
| president6 = Rodrigo Duterte
| term_start6 = March 16, 2020
| term_end6 = June 30, 2022
| predecessor6 = Position established
| successor6 = Vacant
| office7 = Co-Vice Chairman of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict
| president7 = Bongbong Marcos
| alongside7 =
| term_start7 = January 14, 2023
| term_end7 =
| predecessor7 = Clarita Carlos
| successor7 =
| alma_mater = Philippine Military Academy(BS)
| allegiance = {{flag|Philippines}}
| branch = Philippine Army
| serviceyears = 1983–2017
| rank = {{nowrap|File:PA GEN Svc.svg General}}{{cite news|last1=Mangosing|first1=Frances|title=AFP chief gets his fourth star|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/859476/afp-chief-gets-his-fourth-star|access-date=July 16, 2015|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=January 5, 2017}}
| unit = {{blist|Chief of Staff, AFP|Commanding General, PA|Division Commander, 10th Infantry Division, PA|Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP)|Intelligence and Security Group, Philippine Army (ISG, PA)}}
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Eduardo Manahan Año ({{IPA|tl|ʔɛdˈwaɾdo ˈaɲo|lang}}; born October 26, 1961) is a Filipino public official and retired general of the Philippine Army who currently serves as the National Security Adviser under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos since 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/14/news/ao-in-carlos-out-as-national-security-adviser/1874254|title=Año in, Carlos out as national security adviser|first=Catherine|last=Valiente|work=The Manila Times|date=January 14, 2023|accessdate=January 14, 2023}} He previously served as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte from 2018 to 2022, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 2016 to 2017, and the Commanding General of the Philippine Army from 2015 to 2016. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Año, along with the rest of the Philippine government's Cabinet Secretaries, became part of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a task force formed to advise the President on the strategies which would effectively manage the spread of COVID-19 in the country.{{Cite web |title=Executive Order No. 168, "Creating the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Philippines." |url=https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo2014/eo_168_2014.html |access-date=September 8, 2021 |website=The Lawphil Project. Arellano Law Foundation.}}
Life and career
=Military career=
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Eduardo Manahan Año was born in San Mateo, Rizal on October 26, 1961. He graduated elementary as valedictorian. He entered the Philippine Military Academy and became a member of the PMA Matikas class of 1983, where he graduated as Cum Laude. He is also a graduate of the Scout Ranger Course and took courses in the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School in Arizona, and in the Israel Counter Terrorism Center in 2002. He finished on the top of his class in the International Officer Intelligence Course at Fort Huachuca, Arizona in 1993, by earning a 100 percent grade rating in the course.{{cite web |title=Eduardo M. Año |url=https://www.napocor.gov.ph/images/about_us/np_board_cv/Eduardo_Manahan_Ano.pdf |website=National Power Corporation |access-date=July 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818082031/https://www.napocor.gov.ph/images/about_us/np_board_cv/Eduardo_Manahan_Ano.pdf |archive-date=August 18, 2020}}{{cite web |date=July 15, 2015 |title=Profile: Major General Eduardo M. Año, Commanding General of the Army |url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2015/07/15/profile-major-general-eduardo-m-ano/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701115407/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2015/07/15/profile-major-general-eduardo-m-ano/ |archive-date=July 1, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2020 |website=Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines}} He also graduated Number One in all the military career courses he undertook namely; Command and General Staff Course, Infantry Officers Advance Course, Infantry Officers Basic Course and Tactical Intelligence Officer Course.
Año held various military positions primarily in the Military Intelligence Positions, before being appointed in infantry positions, such as the Commander of the Intelligence and Security Group of the Philippine Army, the Chief of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,{{cite news |title=ISAFP to be expanded, not abolished, says chief |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/01/12/14/isafp-be-expanded-not-abolished-says-chief}} the Commander of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, In the years of his military service, he led the capture of Benito and Wilma Tiamzon of the Communist Party of the Philippines in 2014,{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/01/06/19/analyzing-ao |title=Analyzing Año |work=ABS-CBN News|date=January 6, 2019 |access-date=October 11, 2019}} as well as the death of a New People's Army Commander, Leonardo Pitao, known as "Kumander Prago" in his term as commander of the 10th Infantry Division.{{cite news |last1=Ilagan |first1=Cheng |title=Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año is new AFP Chief of Staff |url=http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2016/12/07/lt-gen-eduardo-ano-new-afp-chief-staff/ |access-date=July 30, 2020 |work=Philippine Canadian Inquirer |date=December 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208144458/http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2016/12/07/lt-gen-eduardo-ano-new-afp-chief-staff/ |archive-date=December 8, 2016 |language=en-CA}} Año also served as the 57th Commanding General of the Philippine Army from July 14, 2015, to December 7, 2016, after he succeeded General Hernando Iriberri, where he continued his predecessor's approach in modernizing the Army while further enhancing the Army's intelligence capabilities, and strengthening the country's alliances with other countries such as the United States and ASEAN member states. Año was eventually named the 48th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines after serving his term as Army chief for 1 year and 5 months, from December 7, 2016, to October 26, 2017.
He received the Philippine Military Academy Cavalier Award in 1996 as an outstanding PMA Alumnus in the field of Army Operations. He is also a recipient of the Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Chief Commander) and the Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (PGAT){{Cite web|last=Bernama|date=October 14, 2017|title=King confers 549 Armed Forces warrior awards {{!}} New Straits Times|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/10/291040/king-confers-549-armed-forces-warrior-awards|access-date=2021-09-09|website=NST Online|language=en}} by the King of Malaysia.
==[[Battle of Marawi]]==
During his term as the Chief of Staff of the AFP, he initiated and oversaw overall military operations against the Maute and Abu Sayyaf terrorist groups during the 5-month long Battle of Marawi and launched an offensive operation to retake Marawi City and secure the city's outskirts to prevent any terrorist reinforcements entering the city, while encircling the city from all directions. Afterwards, he was appointed Martial Law Administrator in Mindanao during the declaration of martial law under Proclamation No. 216.{{cite news |last1=Gita |first1=Ruth Abbey |title=Duterte appoints Año as martial law administrator |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/143832/Business/Duterte-appoints-Ao-as-martial-law-administrator- |access-date=July 30, 2020 |work=SunStar|date=May 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730191417/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/143832/Business/Duterte-appoints-Ao-as-martial-law-administrator- |archive-date=July 30, 2020 |language=en}} As Año's term as Chief of Staff was scheduled to end within October 26, 2017, he spent his last weeks in office finalizing the AFP's final offensive within Marawi City and killing the terrorist group's two key commanders, Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute on October 16, 2017.{{cite news |title=Philippines military 'kills Islamist Isnilon Hapilon' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41632434 |work=BBC News |date=October 16, 2017}} 1 week later, on October 23, 2017, Año, along with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced the end of all military operations within Marawi City.{{cite news |title=Philippines declares end of 5-month battle with IS in Marawi City |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Philippine-declares-end-of-IS-battle-in-Marawi |work=Nikkei Asia}} Año formally retired from military three days after the declaration of the conclusion of the Marawi Siege and was replaced by then-commander of the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command, Lieutenant General Rey Leonardo Guerrero.{{cite news |title=Duterte appoints Guerrero as new AFP chief |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/25/17/duterte-appoints-guerrero-as-new-afp-chief|work=ABS-CBN News}}
=Secretary of the Interior and Local Government=
President Rodrigo Duterte designated Año as officer-in-charge{{Cite web|date=January 8, 2018|title=DILG welcomes Año's appointment as OIC, congratulates Cuy|url=https://dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-welcomes-Aos-appointment-as-OIC-congratulates-Cuy/NC-2018-1000|url-status=live|access-date=September 9, 2021|website=Department of the Interior and Local Government|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909035236/https://dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-welcomes-Aos-appointment-as-OIC-congratulates-Cuy/NC-2018-1000 |archive-date=September 9, 2021 }} of the Department of the Interior and Local Government in January 2018. Año could not be given the secretary post immediately because Republic Act 6975 prevents a retired or resigned military officer from being appointed as a secretary within one year from the date of their retirement or resignation.{{cite news |author1=Nestor Corrales |title=Año now officially DILG secretary |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1050749/ano-now-officially-dilg-secretary |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=November 5, 2018}} He formally took oath as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government on November 6, 2018.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/06/18/ao-is-now-officially-dilg-chief |title=Año is now officially DILG chief |work=ABS-CBN News|date=November 6, 2018 |access-date=October 11, 2019}}
As the secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Año ordered local chief executives to spearhead the fight against COVID-19 in their own areas of jurisdictions.{{Cite web|title=Guides to Action Against "Coronavirus" (PDF).|url=https://www.dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/issuances/memo_circulars/dilg-memocircular-202023_cef987ad9a.pdf|url-status=live|website=Department of the Interior and Local Government.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627201638/https://dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/issuances/memo_circulars/dilg-memocircular-202023_cef987ad9a.pdf |archive-date=June 27, 2021 }} He also exacted accountability{{Vague|date=October 2021}} from LGU and barangay officials who violate the policies, guidelines, and protocols issued by the IATF-EID.{{Cite web|title=DILG issues show cause orders to 99 Manila villages|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1083846|access-date=2021-09-09|website=Philippine News Agency|language=en}}
Año ordered the shift in the government's counter-insurgency drive,{{Cite web|last=Partlow|first=Mary Judaline|title=Año calls for gov't agencies' support to anti-insurgency drive|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1077936|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-09|website=Philippine News Agency|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909021457/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1077936 |archive-date=September 9, 2021 }} involving governors, mayors, and village chiefs to ensure good local governance and shared accountability with the private sector, civil society organizations, and the citizenry to address the issues which cause rifts and misunderstandings between government and the people.{{Cite web|date=February 2, 2021|title=""Guidelines on the Implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP)"|url=https://www.dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/issuances/memo_circulars/dilg-memocircular-20191011_08564fdfd5.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=September 1, 2021|website=Department of the Interior and Local Government.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627203806/https://dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/issuances/memo_circulars/dilg-memocircular-20191011_08564fdfd5.pdf |archive-date=June 27, 2021 }} His term as secretary ended on June 30, 2022, the last day of the Duterte administration.
=National Security Adviser=
On January 14, 2023, President Bongbong Marcos appointed Año as National Security Adviser.
Awards
=Military Awards=
- 45px Philippine Legion of Honor- Degree of Chief Commander (2017)
- 45px 4 Distinguished Service Star
- 45px Gold Cross Medals
- 45px Silver Cross Medal
- 45px 24 Bronze Cross Medal for intelligence operations
- 45px 36 Military Merit Medals
- 45px 10 Military Commendation Medal
- 45px Silver Wing Medal
- 45px Gawad sa Kaunlaran
- 45px Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
- 45px Military Civic Action Medal
- 45px Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
=Military Campaign and Service Medals=
- 45px Long Service Medal with three bronze service stars
- 45px Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
- 45px Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
- 45px Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- 45px Jolo and Sulu Campaign Medal
- 45px Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon with one bronze service star
=Military Unit Citations=
- 45px Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
- 45px Martial Law Unit Citation
- 45px People Power I Unit Citation
- 45px People Power II Unit Citation
=Foreign Honors=
=Military Badges=
- 45px Special Forces Qualification Badge
- 45px Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- 25px Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
- 45px Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
- PAF Gold Wings Badge
- PMA Cavalier Award
=Other Awards=
- PMA Cavalier Award for Army Operations in 1996
- PMA Cavalier Award for Public Administration in 2021
- PMA Outstanding Achievement Award as Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government
- PMA Outstanding Achievement Award as Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines
- PMA Outstanding Achievement Award as Commanding General Philippine Army
- Most Outstanding Anak ng San Mateo, Rizal Award - 2022
- 2024 Asia’s Modern Hero Awards {{cite news |last1=Castañeda |first1=Jing |title=Finding modern heroes in ourselves |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/09/01/2382091/finding-modern-heroes-ourselves |work=Philstar.com}}
Personal life
Eduardo Año is married to Jean Joselyn Maria R. Dioso and they have four children namely, Edwin Jr., Edward, Janelle Marie and Jasmine Claire.
References
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