Fabian Ver

General Fabian C. Ver of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, started his military career as a third lieutenant with the guerrillas during the Second World War. After the war, he continued his long trek to the top post of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He trained in security and law enforcement, intelligence, police administration, and community relations in institutions here and abroad. Before his ascent to the country's highest military position, he served as Commanding General of the Presidential Security Command and Director General of the National Security Agency. As a Culmination of his outstanding service to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, he became the 4th UP Vanguard to be appointed as Chief of Staff, succeeding fellow Vanguard Romeo Espino. His tenure as National Commander from 1974 to 1986 was one of the most remembered. It was marked with numerous accomplishments that included among others, the institutionalization of the UP Vanguard Scholarship Program, and the creation of the UP Vanguard Building - a living and lasting testimony of the organization's strength and solidarity. For his achievements, he is honored as one of the Pillars of the UP Vanguard.