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Ricardo A. David, Jr is a former Chief of staff of the Philippine Armed Forces. He was the Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command chief. On June 30, 2010, President
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picked David as his AFP chief. On July 2, 2010, Ricardo David assumes the command of the
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from Lt Gen. Nestor Z Ochoa. He currently serves as the Undersecretary for Defense Policy of the
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Background

He was born in 1955 in San Fernando, Pampanga, but spent most of his childhood in Victoria, Tarlac. He took up his primary education in Dolores Elementary School of Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga and he graduated at the top of his class in 1967. He graduated from Victoria High School in Tarlac as the
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of his class in 1971. Upon graduating high school, he took up undergraduate studies in engineering at St. Louis University in Baguio City on a full scholarship program. After a couple of years of studies, he traded one scholarship program for another when he took his Oath as a Cadet of the Philippine Military Academy on April 1, 1973; He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy on March 1, 1977.


Military career

He was the Commanding Officer of the 50th Infantry Battalion of the 5th Infantry Division from December 1996 to April 1998. He also became the Commanding General of the 402nd Infantry Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division from March 2005 to December 2006. This was followed by his assignment to the AFP Command Center until August 2007. Afterwards, he commanded the Army Support Command until April 2008, then the 4th Infantry Division until June 2009 and from there to the
AFP Northern Luzon Command The Northern Luzon Command (abbrv. as NOLCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon, including the Scarborough Shoal and the Ben ...
up to the time he became the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines on July 2, 2010.


Awards

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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 ...
* Martial Law Unit Citation * People Power I Unit Citation * People Power II Unit Citation *
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 ...
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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 ...
, Degree of Officer & Chief Commander *
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 ...
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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 A ...
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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 con ...
s * Military Merit Medals *
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 of the Armed Forces ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal The Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is awarded to the personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for conspicuous performance of non-military activities and community development pr ...
* Long Service Medal * Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal * Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal * Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal * Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon * Combat Commander's Badge * AFP Parachutist Badge * Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge * PAF Gold Wings Badge


AFP Chief of staff

In Gen. David's change-of-command ceremony speech, David reminded his soldiers to keep the military as a "disciplined institution." He said: "We shall continue to be a responsible instrument of public policy, subservient to civilian authority,"


Family

He is married to Merilou Malacay of Cagayan de Oro City and they have two sons, Russel David and Rommel David.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:David, Ricardo Living people Filipino generals Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs (Philippines) People from San Fernando, Pampanga People from Tarlac Benigno Aquino III administration personnel Philippine Military Academy alumni Saint Louis University (Philippines) alumni Year of birth missing (living people)