Benjamin Madrigal Jr.

Benjamin Rasgo Madrigal Jr. is a retired Filipino general and the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985, along with his predecessor Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr.[1] Madrigal is described as focused, highly regarded,[2] deliberate, and having "steep standards".[3] He was the former commander of the AFP Southern Luzon Command, the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command, and the 4th Infantry Division, as well as both commander and assistant commander of the 10th Infantry Division, 701st Infantry Brigade, Chief of War Plans Division (J5), Head Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Philippine Army Chief of Staff, and Army Chief Management Fiscal Office.[4][5]

Benjamin R. Madrigal, Jr.
Gen. Madrigal in 2018
51st Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
12 December 2018 – 24 September 2019
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byGen. Carlito Galvez Jr.
Succeeded byGen. Noel Clement
Personal details
Born (1963-09-28) September 28, 1963
Los Baños, Laguna Philippines
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
Branch/service Philippine Army
Years of service1985–2019
Rank General
UnitChief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
AFP Eastern Mindanao Command
AFP Southern Luzon Command
4th Infantry Division
10th Infantry Division
Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, J5
Head Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Philippine Army Chief of Staff
701st Infantry Brigade, 10 ID
26th Infantry Battalion, 4 ID
Battles/warsMoro conflict
CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion

On January 28, 2020, President Duterte appointed Madrigal as a member of the governing board of the Philippine Coconut Authority.[6]

Education and Background
Gen. Madrigal in an interview with the media at Camp Aguinaldo.

Benjamin Madrigal is a product of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He graduated in 1980 before entering the Philippine Military Academy.

He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985, and also studied: Infantry Officer Advance Course, and Special Security and Intelligence Course, in the AFP Command and General Staff Course, ranking 1st, The Forward Observer Course in Manly, Australia, and the Military and Peacekeeping Operations in Accordance with the Rule of Law in Newport, Rhode Island.[7] As well as at the University of New South Wales, Canberra (Master of Management Studies).[8][9] He also gained his Bachelor of Science in the PMA and his Master of Public Administration in the Philippine Christian University.

He was also a member of the Board of Directors, Philippine Army Provident Fund (2010-2013), Philippine Army Officers’ Club Council (2010-2013), Philippine Army Golf Club Council (2010-2013), AFP Financial Institutions Accreditation Board (2010-2013), PMA Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI) Mother Board (2009-2011), became the President of the Philippine-Australian Defense Scholars’ Association, Inc, (2012-2013), Vice President of the PMAAAI – Philippine Army Chapter (2011-2013), and the Manager of the Philippine Army Officers’ Club (2008-2009), as well as the President of the PMAAAI Eagle Fraternal Chapter (Davao) (2014-2018).[8]

Awards

Personal life

Known by his peers as "Benjie", Madrigal was born and raised in the resort town of Bayan, Los Baños, Laguna. He is married to Gemma Madrigal and they have four children.

References
  1. "Madrigal assumes post as new AFP chief Tuesday". Tempo. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  2. Nepomuceno, Priam (6 December 2018). "New AFP chief a highly-regarded military officer". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  3. Lopez, Virgil (11 December 2018). "Duterte to new AFP chief Madrigal: Sustain progress in keeping peace, order". GMA News. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  4. Mangosing, Frances (5 December 2018). "EastMinCom commander Madrigal is next AFP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  5. "AFP Chief Galvez caps military career, relinquishes post to EMC's Madrigal". Armed Forces of the Philippines. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  6. Esguerra, Darryl John. "Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief Madrigal to PCA board". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  7. "Gen. Benjamin Madrigal – League of Corporate Foundations".
  8. "Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal, Jr., Commander, Eastern Mindanao Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines". Institute of Corporate Directors. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  9. Mangosing, Frances (12 December 2018). "New AFP chief: We can't let another Marawi happen again". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  10. "AFP, US Forces open 35th Balikatan Exercise". www.afp.mil.ph.
  11. "General Madrigal bestowed Outstanding Achievement Award". www.afp.mil.ph.
  12. "Metrobank Foundation bestows PEACE recognition to AFP". www.afp.mil.ph.
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