Английская Википедия:Benjamin Madrigal Jr.
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Benjamin Rasgo Madrigal Jr. (born September 28, 1963) is a retired Philippine Army general serving as the Administrator of the Philippine Coconut Authority under the Duterte administration since January 2020. He previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from December 2018 to September 2019. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985, along with his predecessor Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr.[1]
On January 28, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Madrigal as a member of the governing board of the Philippine Coconut Authority.[2]
Education and Background
Benjamin Madrigal is a product of the University of the Philippines Rural High School and the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He graduated in 1980 before entering the Philippine Military Academy in 1981.
He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985, and also attended various courses locally and abroad, such as the Infantry Officer Advance Course, and Special Security and Intelligence Course, in the AFP Command and General Staff College, ranking 1st in his class; the Forward Observer Course in Manly, Australia; and the Military and Peacekeeping Operations in Accordance with the Rule of Law in Newport, Rhode Island.[3] He holds a master's degree in management studies at the University of New South Wales in Australia,[4][5] and earned 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).[4]
Military career
After graduating in 1985, he spent most of his career deployed in Mindanao, and led various units in both the Philippine Army and the AFP, such as the 26th Infantry Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division, and the 701st Infantry Brigade of the 10th Infantry Division.
He is known to be focused, highly regarded,[6] deliberate, and having "steep standards".[7] He also served as the head executive assistant to the chief of staff, became Philippine Army Chief of Staff, became the head of the Army Chief Management Fiscal Office,[8][9] and deputy chief of staff for plans, J5; responsible for overall war planning operations.
He also led 2 infantry divisions: the 10th Infantry Division, where he served as both commander and assistant commander; and the 4th Infantry Division. He also served as the commander of the AFP Southern Luzon Command, and the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command, before being appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on December 12, 2018, succeeding his classmate, General Carlito Galvez Jr. He earned his fourth star and was promoted to the rank of General on January 10, 2019.[10] He retired from military service on September 24, 2019, after serving more than 9 months in his post, where he was replaced by his classmate, General Noel Clement.
Awards
| 1st row | 2 Chief Commander Medals, Philippine Legion of Honor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | 3 Outstanding Achievement Medals with one bronze anahaw cluster | 7 Distinguished Service Stars with four bronze anahaw clusters | 1 Silver Cross Medal | |||
| 3rd row | 3 Meritorious Achievement Medals with one bronze anahaw cluster | 1 Distinguished Service Medal | 1 Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal | |||
| 4th row | 1 Gawad sa Kaunlaran | 3 Bronze Cross Medals with one bronze anahaw cluster | 1 Silver Wing Medal | |||
| 5th row | Military Merit medals with 3 bronze spearhead devices (34 total medals) | Military Merit medals with 2 silver and 2 bronze anahaw clusters (34 total medals) | 1 Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal | |||
| 6th row | 3 Military Civic Action Medals | 1st Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas | 2nd Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas | |||
| 7th row | 28 Military Commendation Medal with one silver and two bronze triangular clasps | Long Service Medal | Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal | |||
| 8th row | 3 Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medals with two campaign star | 2 Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medals with two campaign stars | Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon with three campaign stars | |||
Right Side:
| Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation | People Power I Unit Citation | People Power II Unit Citation |
| 1st row | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation | People Power I Unit Citation | People Power II Unit Citation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Badges and Other Awards:
- Legion of Merit Legion of Merit (US Armed Forces)
- Файл:Combat Commander's (Kagitingan) Badge.png Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- Файл:Scout Ranger Qualification Badge.jpg Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
- Файл:PA Special Forces Qualification Badge.jpg Special Forces Qualification Badge
- Файл:Philippine Navy Aviators Badge.png Naval Aviator's Badge [11]
- Файл:Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge.png Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
- Файл:PAF Gold Wings Badge.png PAF Gold Wings Badge
- PMA Outstanding Achievement Award [12]
- Kapit Bisig Trophy for AFP's PEACE recognition from the Metrobank Foundation[13]
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 "Gie" Convenido-Madrigal and they have four children.
References
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