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 Miranda
Commanding General of the Philippine Army
In office
December 7, 2016 – October 5, 2017
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byEduardo Año
Succeeded byRolando Joselito Bautista
46th Vice Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
March 8, 2016 – October 8, 2017
PresidentBenigno Aquino III
Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded byRomeo Tanalgo
Succeeded bySalvador Mison, Jr.
Acting Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
April 22, 2016 – June 30, 2016
PresidentBenigno Aquino III
Preceded byGen. Hernando Iriberri
Succeeded byGen. 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
ChildrenCharmaine Anne
Christine Andrea
Glen Carlo
Guian Christopher[2]
Alma materPhilippine 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/servicePhilippine Army
Years of service1983–2017
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitCommanding 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/warsCPP-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]

References
  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda is acting AFP chief". The Philippine Star. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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