Glorioso Miranda

Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda, AFP is a Filipino soldier who is the current 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.

Early life and education
Miranda was born in San Fernando, La Union on October 8, 1961. He entered Philippine Military Academy in 1979 and graduated in 1983. He finished Master in Business Administration at Isabela College on April 15, 1992. In January 26, 1996 he finished Project Management Executive Course at Asian Institute of Management in Makati City. He obtained his master's degree in National Security Administration at National Defense College of the Philippines in August 31, 2007.

Training
Miranda's education and training include:
 * Philippine Military Academy "Matikas" Class, 1983
 * Scout Ranger Regular Course
 * Basic Airborne Course
 * Intel Office Basic Course
 * Commando Course at CDO Training Center in UK
 * Infantry Officer Advance Course at Singapore
 * Command General Staff Course at Command General Staff College
 * Joint & Combined Staff Officers Course
 * Masters in National Security Admin

Awards
Miranda's awards include:
 * One (1) Distinguished Conduct Star
 * Four (4) Distinguished Service Stars
 * Four (4) Gold Cross Medal
 * One (1) Bronze Cross Medal
 * One (1) Long Service Medals
 * Numerous Military Merit and Commendation Medals
 * Campaign medals and ribbons