Hernando Delfin Carmelo Arreza Iriberri is a retired

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, and was Chief of Staff of the

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from July 2015 to April 2016. He had previously been the 56th Commanding General of the

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since February 7, 2014.

Biography

Iriberri was commissioned in the AFP Regular Force in March 1983 after his graduation from the

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. Aside from mainly serving as an infantryman, he was also involved in other fields of the Army such as intelligence, public relations and staff functions. Iriberri was involved in international peace support operations. He had served as spokesman under the term of Voltaire Gazmin (the incumbent Secretary of National Defense) as Commanding General, and Senior Military Assistant at the same department before becoming Commander of the Army's 503rd Brigade in Abra and later Chief of the 7th Infantry Division.

Philippine Army

Iriberri, who was a Major General at that time, was named Commanding General of the

, replacing Lt. Gen. Noel A. Coballes on February 7, 2014 when the latter had reached the mandatory retirement age of 56. Iriberri was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on March 31, 2014.

Chief of Staff

On July 10, 2015, Iriberri was appointed as the 46th

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at a ceremony in

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. Iriberri's retirement officially took effect on April 22, 2016.

Awards

Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation The Philippine Presidential Unit citation BadgeThe AFP Adjutant General, ''Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1997, OTAG, p. 65. is a unit decoration of the Republic of the Philippines. It has been awarded to certain units of the United States mil ...

Philippine Legion of Honor The Philippine Legion of Honor ( fil, Lehiyong Pandangal ng Pilipinas; es, Legion de Honor Filipino) was established by President Manuel Roxas, through Philippine Army Circular No. 60 dated July 3, 1947. The Philippine Legion of Honor was patterne ...

-Officer *

Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal * Luzon Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal

Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal * PHL Gold Cross

Gold Cross (Philippines) *

Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas * United Nations Service Medal Korea ribbon

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Military Civic Action Medal The Military Civic Action Medal is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is awarded for meritorious achievement in the conduct of humanitarian civic actions in direct support military operations. Criteria The Military C ...

Military Commendation Medal The Military Commendation Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is presented for exemplary execution of military duty. Description The medal is a three-pointed star, made of bronze color ...

Military Merit Medal (Philippines) The Military Merit MedalThe AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1997, OTAG, p. 34-35. is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The medal is awarded for heroic achievement or meritorious service du ...

Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal *

Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon * Combat Commander's (Kagitingan) Badge

Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines) * PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR

Distinguished Service Star The Distinguished Service Star is the third highest military award of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is awarded for eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered while holding a position of great responsibility. Description of the ...

Outstanding Achievement Medal The Outstanding Achievement MedalThe AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1997, OTAG, p. 23. is a single grade decoration of the Philippines awarded by the Secretary of National Defense. Criteria The medal is awarded by ...

Silver Wing Medal This Silver Wing Medal is a military decoration awarded by Armed Forces of the Philippines to Philippine and allied military personnel. The Silver Wing Medal is awarded in only one class, and may be awarded by the Chief of Staff The title chief ...

Bronze Cross Medal The Bronze Cross MedalThe AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1997, OTAG, p. 29. is a single grade military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which is awarded for "heroism involving risk of life" under co ...

s *

Gawad sa Kaunlaran The Gawad sa Kaunlaran ( en, Award in Development) is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Command, and Major Service Commanders to Philippine citizens. It is the second highest distinction presented by the ...

Malaysian Armed Forces Order of Valor, First Commander * Scout Ranger Qualification Badge

Scout Ranger Badge * Combat Commander's (Kagitingan) Badge

Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)

References

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