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from 1968 until 1972. He was said to be the last replaced official and obstacle to
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Fernandez. His children are Manuel Jr., Bev, Roby, Sita, Egay, Mawie, Leo, Mina, Joy, Raul and Lou. He is the grandfather of Justice Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, Congressman Michael Edgar Yan Aglipay, actor and
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Locsin, Teodoro M. Sr. (January 8, 1972). "No Thanks".
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678:"Peace deal architect Manuel Yan dies"
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339:Amelia Yan, Eloisa Fernandez
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581:De La Salle University
610:councilor Bobby Yan.
542:Post military service
416:Years of service
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