Glorioso Miranda

Glorioso Miranda
46th Vice Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Assumed office
March 8, 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte
Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by Romeo Tanalgo
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 Hernando Iriberri
Succeeded by 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
(1961-10-08) 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
Service/branch Philippine Army
Years of service 1983–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit Chief of Staff, AFP
Northern Luzon Command
7ID PA
GHQ & HSC, AFP
AFPCGSC
1002IB, 10ID, PA
25IB, 6ID, PA
Battles/wars CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion
Moro conflict

Glorioso Miranda is a Filipino soldier who is the current 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]

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. In 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 in August 31, 2007.[1][2]

Military career

Training

Miranda's education and training include:[2]

Awards

Miranda's awards include:[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Profile: Lieutenant General Glorioso Miranda, AFP acting Chief of Staff". Official Gazette of the Philippines. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Change of Command Ceremony at 7ID". 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda is acting AFP chief". The Philippine Star. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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