Ricardo Visaya

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Ramoran and the second or paternal family name is Visaya.
Ricardo Visaya
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Assumed office
July 1, 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded by Glorioso Miranda (acting)
Commanding General of AFP Southern Luzon Command
In office
September 8, 2014  July 1, 2016
Commander of 4th Infantry Division, PA
In office
April 25, 2013  September 8, 2014
Personal details
Born Ricardo Ramoran Visaya
(1960-12-08) December 8, 1960[1]
Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Alma mater Philippine Military Academy
Awards Distinguished Service Star
Gawad sa Kaunlaran
Bronze Cross Medal
Military Merit Medal
Silver Wing Medal
Military Commendation Medal
Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
Military service
Allegiance  Philippines
Service/branch Philippine Army
Years of service 1983–present
Rank General
Unit Chief of Staff, AFP
Southern Luzon Command
6ID PA
4ID PA
69IB, 6ID, PA
104IB, 1ID, PA
901IB, 9ID, PA
Battles/wars CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion
Moro conflict
Philippine Drug War

Ricardo Ramoran Visaya is a Filipino soldier, and the incumbent Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was the Commanding General of the AFP Southern Luzon Command from September 8, 2014 to July 1, 2016.[2] He was also the former assistant division commander of 6th Infantry Division and former commander of the 4th Infantry Division. He is part of the Matikas Class of the Philippine Military Academy of 1983.[3]

Early life and education

Ricardo Visaya was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. It's also where he finished elementary and secondary education. He entered Philippine Military Academy in 1979 and graduated in 1983.[1][2]

Military career

Training

Visaya's education and training include:[3]

Awards

Visaya's awards include:[3]

References


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