Glorioso Miranda
Glorioso Ventura Miranda (born October 8, 1961) is a retired Filipino soldier who is the former Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He served as acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from April 22 to June 30, 2016. Before becoming the 46th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces last March 8, 2016, he was the Commanding General of the AFP Northern Luzon Command from August 13, 2015. He was also the former commander of the 7th Infantry Division. He is part of the Matikas Class of the Philippine Military Academy of 1983.
Lt. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda AFP (Ret.) | |
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| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
| In office December 7, 2016 – October 5, 2017 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista |
| 46th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office March 8, 2016 – January 12, 2017 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Romeo Tanalgo |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Salvador Melchor Mison, Jr., PAF |
| Acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office April 22, 2016 – June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Gen. Hernando Iriberri |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Ricardo Visaya, PA |
| 26th Commander of the AFP Northern Luzon Command | |
| In office August 13, 2015 – March 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Emmanuel B. Salamat,PMC |
| Commander of the 7th Infantry Division, PA | |
| In office April 2, 2014 – August 13, 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Glorioso V Miranda October 8, 1961 San Fernando, La Union, Philippines |
| Spouse | Caroline Miranda |
| Children | Charmaine Anne Christine Andrea Glen Carlo Guian Christopher |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy National Defense College of the Philippines (MNSA) |
| Awards | Distinguished Conduct Star Distinguished Service Star Gold Cross Medal Bronze Cross Medal Military Merit Medal Military Commendation Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2017 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Commanding General of the Philippine Army Acting Chief of Staff, AFP AFP Vice Chief of Staff Northern Luzon Command 7ID PA GHQ & HSC, AFP AFPCGSC 1002BDe, 10ID, PA 25IB, 10ID, PA |
| Battles/wars | Communist rebellion in the Philippines Moro conflict Battle of Marawi |
Following his retirement, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as a member of the board of directors of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. He served until 2023 and was succeeded by Rolen Paulino.