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Voltaire Tuvera Gazmin (born 22 October 1944 in Moncada, Tarlac) is a retired Filipino soldier who was the 35th Secretary of the Department of National Defense of the Philippines. Gazmin assumed office on 1 July 2010, after President Benigno S. Aquino III had issued the former's appointment the day before.
THE BIRTH OF A SOLDIER Voltaire T. Gazmin was born to Brig. Gen. Segundo L. Gazmin, Sr., PA and Petra T. Gazmin on October 22, 1944 in the town of Moncada, Tarlac.
Jul 1, 2010 · Honorable Voltaire Tuvera Gazmin is the 35th Secretary to hold the defense portfolio, assuming the post on July 1, 2010. He was born on October 22, 1944 in Moncada, Tarlac. Even at an early age, Secretary Gazmin’s brilliance was seen in his performance inside and outside the classroom.
Feb 1, 2014 · MANILA, Philippines — When reports of his supposed ouster circulated in October 2013, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin headed to Malacañang to hear it straight from the President. Not true. “...
Jul 11, 2015 · The new Armed Forces chief said he is proud to be identified with Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, who taught him immensely in his years in the military.
Nov 15, 2021 · The Government of Japan announced on November 3 the conferment of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Lieutenant General Voltaire Gazmin (Ret.), former Secretary of National Defense, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening the relationship between Japan and the Philippines on national defense.
Learn how Voltaire Gazmin, a retired Army commander and Defense Secretary, became a trusted ally of the Aquino family. He served as Ninoy's warden in Fort Magsaysay, led the Presidential Security Group, and faced coup attempts during Mrs. Aquino's term.
