Benjamin Madrigal Jr.

Benjamin Rasgo Madrigal Jr. is a retired Philippine Army general serving as the Administrator of the Philippine Coconut Authority 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]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Rasgo and the surname or paternal family name is Madrigal.
Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr.
Gen. Madrigal in 2018
Administrator of the
Philippine Coconut Authority
Assumed office
January 27, 2020
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byGonzalo Duque
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.[2]

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 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
Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr. in a press conference in the aftermath of the Death of Darwin Dormitorio inside PMA Grounds

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

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.

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gollark: Multiply the left by (8-x)/(8-x) and the other by (x-8)/(x-8).
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References
  1. "Madrigal assumes post as new AFP chief Tuesday". Tempo. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  2. Esguerra, Darryl John. "Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief Madrigal to PCA board". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  3. "Gen. Benjamin Madrigal – League of Corporate Foundations".
  4. "Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal, Jr., Commander, Eastern Mindanao Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines". Institute of Corporate Directors. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  5. Mangosing, Frances (12 December 2018). "New AFP chief: We can't let another Marawi happen again". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  6. Nepomuceno, Priam (6 December 2018). "New AFP chief a highly-regarded military officer". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  7. Lopez, Virgil (11 December 2018). "Duterte to new AFP chief Madrigal: Sustain progress in keeping peace, order". GMA News. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  8. Mangosing, Frances (5 December 2018). "EastMinCom commander Madrigal is next AFP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  9. "AFP Chief Galvez caps military career, relinquishes post to EMC's Madrigal". Armed Forces of the Philippines. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  10. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1058504
  11. "AFP, US Forces open 35th Balikatan Exercise". www.afp.mil.ph.
  12. "General Madrigal bestowed Outstanding Achievement Award". www.afp.mil.ph.
  13. "Metrobank Foundation bestows PEACE recognition to AFP". www.afp.mil.ph.
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