Ricardo Visaya
Ricardo Ramoran Visaya is a retired Filipino soldier who served as the 47th 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]
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| 47th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office July 1, 2016 – December 7, 2016 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Eduardo Año |
| 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 December 8, 1960[1] Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
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| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2016 |
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| 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 |
On March 7, 2017, Visaya was appointed as National Irrigation Administration chief after Peter T. Laviña resign from his post a week prior.[4]
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]
- Philippine Military Academy "Matikas" Class, 1983
- Scout Ranger Regular Course
- Intelligence Officer Basic Course
- Infantry Basic Course
- Infantry Officer Advance Course
- Tradecraft for Trainor's Course
- Electronic Warfare Officer Course
- Contract Management Course
- Executive Course on Security Studies in Hawaii, USA
- Command General Staff Course at the Training and Doctrine Command, Philippine Army
- Pacific Army Management Seminar in Tokyo, Japan.
- Professional Managers Program, Ateneo University
- Financial Statement Analysis, University of Asia and the Pacific
- Masters in Project Management, Australian Defence Force, Canberra, Australia
Awards
Visaya's awards include:[3]
- 20 Plaques of Recognitions
- PMA Cavalier Award (as outstanding alumnus of the Philippine Military Academy)
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References
- "Col Gen Ricardo Visaya Biography". All Partners Access Network. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "THE GALLANT ILOCANO, Lt Gen Ricardo Visaya, 47th AFP Chief of Staff". DWDD. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "Southern Luzon Command's Lt. Gen. Visaya eyed as next AFP chief". Bicol Standard. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/03/01/Duterte-Peter-Lavina-resigns-National-Irrigation-Administration.html
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