| Hernando Delfin Carmelo Arreza Iriberri | |
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| 46th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office July 10, 2015 – April 22, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda (acting) |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
In office February 7, 2014 – July 10, 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hernando Delfin Carmelo Arreza Iriberri April 22, 1960[1] Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy Father Saturnino Urios University |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | "Super man"[2] |
| Allegiance |  Republic of the Philippines
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| Service/branch | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1983 - 2016 |
| Rank |  General
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| Unit | Chief of Staff, AFP Commanding General, PA 7 PA 503rd Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Communist rebellion in the Philippines Islamic insurgency in the Philippines |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Star Gold Cross Medal Military Merit Medal |
Hernando Delfin Carmelo Arreza Iriberri is a retired Filipino soldier, and was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from July 2015 to April 2016.[3][4] He had previously been the 56th Commanding General of the Philippine Army since February 7, 2014.
Biography[]
Iriberri was commissioned in the AFP Regular Force in March 1983 after his graduation from the Philippine Military Academy. 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.[5]
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.[3]
Philippine Army[]
Iriberri, who was a Major General at that time, was named Commanding General of the Philippine Army, replacing Lt. Gen. Noel A. Coballes on February 7, 2014 when the latter had reached the mandatory retirement age of 56.[2] Iriberri was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on March 31, 2014.[6]
Chief of Staff[]
On July 10, 2015, Iriberri was appointed as the 46th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at a ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.[1][4]
Iriberri's retirement officially took effect on April 22, 2016.[7]
Awards[]
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation- Philippine Legion of Honor -Officer
- Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Gold Cross (Philippines)
- Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
- United Nations Service Medal
- Military Civic Action Medal
- Military Commendation Medal
- Military Merit Medal (Philippines)
- Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
- Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon
- Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- Distinguished Service Star
- Outstanding Achievement Medal
- Silver Wing Medal
- Bronze Cross Medals
- Gawad sa Kaunlaran
- Malaysian Armed Forces Order of Valor, First Commander
- Scout Ranger Badge
- Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fonbuena, Carmela. "Gazmin's former aide is new Army chief". Rappler. http://www.rappler.com/nation/49868-iriberri-army-chief.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kabiling, Genalyn (8 February 2015). "Aquino names ‘Superman’ general as new Army chief". Manila Bulletin. http://www.mb.com.ph/aquino-names-superman-general-as-new-army-chief/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fonbuena, Carmela (10 July 2015). "Iriberri is new AFP chief". Rappler. http://www.rappler.com/nation/98882-iriberri-new-afp-chief.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dioquino, Rose-An Jessica; Legazpi, Amita (10 July 2015). "Army commander Iriberri is new AFP chief". GMA News. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/519662/news/nation/army-commander-iriberri-is-new-afp-chief.
- ↑ "Profile: Major General Hernando Iriberri, Commanding General of the Philippine Army". 7 February 2014. http://www.gov.ph/2014/02/07/profile-major-general-hernando-iriberri-commanding-general-of-the-philippine-army/.
- ↑ Lozada, Bong (31 March 2014). "Army’s ‘Superman’ clinches third star". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/590570/armys-superman-clinches-third-star.
- ↑ Cabreza, Vincent (March 5, 2016). "PMA cadets hold parade for retiring AFP chief Iriberri". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/771027/pma-cadets-hold-parade-for-retiring-afp-chief-iriberri.
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