Cardozo Luna
Cardozo Manalo Luna (born September 7, 1953) is a retired three-star general and the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Cardozo Luna also served as the commander of two unified commands, Eastern Mindanao Command and Central Command. He served as the Philippine Ambassador to The Hague, Netherlands from 2009 until 2010 He is the current Undersecretary of Department of National Defense.
Cardozo "Ding" M. Luna | |
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Lieutenant General Cardozo M. Luna | |
| Undersecretary of National Defense | |
| In office July 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Honorio Azcueta |
| Succeeded by | Jose Faustino Jr. |
| Philippine Ambassador to The Netherlands | |
| In office August 2009 – September 2010 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Romeo Arguelles |
| Succeeded by | Lourdes Morales |
| 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of The Philippines | |
| In office May 2008 – May 2009 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Antonio Romero |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Rodrigo Maclang |
| Commander of AFP Eastern Mindanao Command | |
| In office August 2007 – May 2008 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Rodolfo Obaniana |
| Succeeded by | Maj. Gen. Armando Cunanan |
| Commander of AFP Central Command | |
| In office August 2006 – August 2007 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Samuel Bagasin |
| Succeeded by | Maj. Gen. Victor Ibrado |
| Commander of 4th Infantry Division, PA | |
| In office November 2005 – August 2006 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Samuel Bagasin |
| Succeeded by | Brig. Gen. Jose Barbieto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cardozo Manalo Luna September 7, 1953 San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Spouse | Joyce S. Luna |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy University of the Philippines University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Retired Military Officer Former Diplomat Former Chief Executive Government Official |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Star Philippine Legion of Honor, Commander Outstanding Achievement Medal Bronze Cross Medal Military Merit Medal Military Commendation Medal Military Civic Action Medal Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Chief of Staff Award CG, PA Award (Order of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo) Mindanao Anti-Dissident Campaign Medal and Ribbon Luzon Anti-Dissident Campaign Medal and Ribbon Mindanao-Sulu Campaign Medal and Ribbon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Constabulary Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1975-2009 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Vice Chief of Staff, AFP AFP Eastern Mindanao Command AFP Central Command 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division Philippine Army Training and Doctrine Command Commandant of Cadets, PMA Tactics Groups, PMA 602nd Infantry Brigade, 6ID, PA Defense Intelligence and Security Group, DND Assistant Chief of Staff, Civil Military Operations (G7), PA |
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