Ricardo David
Filipino general
About Ricardo David
Born 1955.
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 Benigno Aquino III picked David as his AFP chief. On July 2, 2010, Ricardo David assumes the command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from Lt Gen. Nestor Z. Ochoa.
Awards
Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
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.
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Who is Ricardo David?
Filipino general
When was Ricardo David born?
Ricardo David was born in 1955.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ricardo David. https://biography.guide/ricardo-david/
MLA: "Ricardo David." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ricardo-david/.
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