Arturo Enrile
| Arturo Enrile | |
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| Secretary of Transportation | |
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In office April 16, 1997 – January 14, 1998 |
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| President | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Amado S. Lagdameo |
| Succeeded by | Josefina Trinidad-Luchauco |
| 24th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
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In office April 15, 1994 – November 30, 1996 |
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| President | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Lisandro Abadia |
| Succeeded by | Arnulfo Acedera |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
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In office April 11, 1991 – April 15, 1994 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
Arturo Tiongson-Enrile June 20, 1940 Lucena, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | January 14, 1998 (aged 57) Makati, Philippines |
| Spouse(s) | Mara Enrile |
| Children | Tanya |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Philippines
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| Service/branch | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1996 |
| Rank |  General |
| Unit |
Chief of Staff, AFP Philippine Army |
| Battles/wars |
CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion Moro conflict |
Arturo "Boy" Tiongson Enrile (June 20, 1940 – January 14, 1998) was the Secretary of the Department of Transportation of the Philippines from April 1997 – January 1998. He served as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1994 to 1996.
Enrile was born on June 20, 1940 in Lucena City. Son of Felix Enrile and Jovita Tiongson. He was the cousin of the late former President Corazon Aquino and former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.
He was married to Mara Enrile. And they have a daughter named Tanya.
Enrile is a graduate of Philippine Military Academy Class of 1962. In 1975, he commanded the newly activated 41st Infantry Battalion under the auspices of 1st Infantry Division of Philippine Army. He was also the first commander of the 1st Army Training Group (1ATG) which was created in 1976 also under the 1st Infantry Division. He was then appointed as superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy on August 6, 1989. Enrile led the negotiations with the rebel leaders during the 1989 Philippine coup attempt.
Enrile was appointed Commanding General of the Philippine Army in 1991. He served as Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines before being appointed by then Fidel Ramos as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in April 12, 1994. He served as AFP Chief until November 30, 1996 after President Ramos extended his appointment as AFP Chief of Staff.
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