Glorioso Miranda
Glorioso Ventura Miranda is a retired Filipino soldier who is the former Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He served as acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from April 22 to June 30, 2016. Before becoming the 46th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces last March 8, 2016, he was the Commanding General of the AFP Northern Luzon Command from August 13, 2015. He was also the former commander of the 7th Infantry Division. He is part of the Matikas Class of the Philippine Military Academy of 1983.[1] Currently, he has been appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to the BCDA as a board member.
Lt. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda AFP (Ret.) | |
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Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
In office December 7, 2016 – October 5, 2017 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año |
Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista |
46th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office March 8, 2016 – October 8, 2017 | |
President | Benigno Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Romeo Tanalgo |
Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Salvador Mison, Jr. |
Acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office April 22, 2016 – June 30, 2016 | |
President | Benigno Aquino III |
Preceded by | Gen. Hernando Iriberri |
Succeeded by | Gen. Ricardo Visaya |
26th Commanding General of AFP Northern Luzon Command | |
In office August 13, 2015 – March 8, 2016 | |
Commander of 7th Infantry Division, PA | |
In office April 2, 2014 – August 13, 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Glorioso V Miranda October 8, 1961[1][2] San Fernando, La Union, Philippines |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Miranda |
Children | Charmaine Anne Christine Andrea Glen Carlo Guian Christopher[2] |
Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
Awards | Distinguished Conduct Star Distinguished Service Star Gold Cross Medal Bronze Cross Medal Military Merit Medal Military Commendation Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Branch/service | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1983–2017 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Commanding General of the Philippine Army Acting Chief of Staff, AFP AFP Vice Chief of Staff Northern Luzon Command 7ID PA GHQ & HSC, AFP AFPCGSC 1002BDe, 10ID, PA 25IB, 6ID, PA |
Battles/wars | CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion Moro conflict |
Early life and education
Miranda was born in San Fernando, La Union on October 8, 1961. He entered Philippine Military Academy in 1979 and graduated in 1983. He finished Master in Business Administration at Isabela College on April 15, 1992. On January 26, 1996 he finished Project Management Executive Course at Asian Institute of Management in Makati City. He obtained his master's degree in National Security Administration at National Defense College of the Philippines on August 31, 2007.[1][2]
Military career
Training
Miranda's education and training include:[2]
- Philippine Military Academy "Matikas" Class, 1983
- Scout Ranger Regular Course
- Basic Airborne Course
- Intel Office Basic Course
- Commando Course at CDO Training Center in UK
- Infantry Officer Advance Course at Singapore
- Command General Staff Course at Command General Staff College
- Joint & Combined Staff Officers Course
- Masters in National Security Admin
Awards
Miranda's awards include:[2][3]
- Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
- People Power I Unit Citation
- People Power II Unit Citation
- Commander, Philippine Legion of Honor
- One (1) Distinguished Conduct Star
- Four (4) Distinguished Service Stars
- Four (4) Gold Cross Medal
- One (1) Bronze Cross Medal
- One (1) Long Service Medals
- Military Commendation Medal
- Military Merit Medal (Philippines)
- Military Civic Action Medal
- Wounded Personnel Medal
- Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
- Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
- Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon
- Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- AFP Parachutist Badge
- Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
- Numerous Military Merit and Commendation Medals
- Campaign medals and ribbons
References
- "Profile: Lieutenant General Glorioso Miranda, AFP acting Chief of Staff". Official Gazette of the Philippines. 22 April 2016. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- "Change of Command Ceremony at 7ID". 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. 7 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- "Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda is acting AFP chief". The Philippine Star. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.