Benjamin Madrigal Jr.

 Benjamin Rasgo Madrigal Jr. is a retired Filipino general and the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985, along with his predecessor Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. Madrigal is described as focused, highly regarded, deliberate, and having "steep standards". He was the former commander of the AFP Southern Luzon Command, the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command, and the 4th Infantry Division, as well as both commander and assistant commander of the 10th Infantry Division, 701st Infantry Brigade,  Chief of War Plans Division (J5), Head Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Philippine Army Chief of Staff, and Army Chief Management Fiscal Office.

Education and Background
Benjamin Madrigal is a product of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He graduated in 1980 before entering the Philippine Military Academy. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985, and also studied: Infantry Officer Advance Course, and Special Security and Intelligence Course, in the AFP Command and General Staff Course, ranking 1st, The Forward Observer Course in Manly, Australia, and the Military and Peacekeeping Operations in Accordance with the Rule of Law in Newport, Rhode Island. As well as at the University of New South Wales, Canberra (Master of Management Studies). He also gained his Bachelor of Science in the PMA and his Master of Public Administration in the Philippine Christian University.

He was also a member of the Board of Directors, Philippine Army Provident Fund (2010-2013),  Philippine Army Officers’ Club Council (2010-2013),  Philippine Army Golf Club Council (2010-2013), AFP Financial Institutions Accreditation Board (2010-2013), PMA Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI) Mother Board (2009-2011), became the President of the Philippine-Australian Defense Scholars’ Association, Inc, (2012-2013), Vice President of the PMAAAI – Philippine Army Chapter (2011-2013), and the Manager of the Philippine Army Officers’ Club (2008-2009), as well as the President of the PMAAAI Eagle Fraternal Chapter (Davao) (2014-2018).

Awards

 * Philippines Presidential Unit Citation.png Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
 * PHL People Power I Unit Citation.png People Power I Unit Citation
 * PHL People Power II Unit Citation.png People Power II Ribbon
 * PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR.png Distinguished Service Star
 * Us legion of merit officer rib.png Legion of Merit
 * PHL Outstanding Achievement Medal.PNG Outstanding Achievement Medal
 * PHL Legion of Honor - Chief Commander BAR.png Philippine Legion of Honor
 * PHL Military Civic Action Medal.gif Military Civic Action Medal
 * PHL Gold Cross.png Gold Cross Medals
 * Silver Cross Medals
 * PHL Bronze Cross.gif Bronze Cross Medal
 * PHL Military Merit Medal.gif Military Merit Medal (Philippines)
 * PHL Military Civic Action Medal.gif Military Civic Action Medal
 * PHL Military Commendation.gif Military Commendation Medal
 * PHL Silver Wing Medal ribbon bar.png Silver Wing Medal
 * PHL Gawad Sa Kaunlaran.gif Gawad sa Kaunlaran
 * PHL Sagisag Ulirang Kawal.gif Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
 * Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas.jpg Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
 * Meritorious Achievement Medal
 * Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon
 * Distinguished Service Medal
 * Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon.gif Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon
 * AFP Long Service Medal.gif Long Service Medal
 * Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
 * Luzon Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
 * PHL Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal ribbon.png Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
 * Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
 * Combat Commander's (Kagitingan) Badge.png Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
 * Scout Ranger Qualification Badge.jpg Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
 * PA Special Forces Qualification Badge.jpg Special Forces Qualification Badge
 * Philippine Navy Aviators Badge.png Naval Aviator's Badge
 * Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge.png Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
 * PAF Gold Wings Badge
 * PMA Outstanding Achievement Award
 * Kapit Bisig Trophy for AFP's PEACE recognition from the Metrobank Foundation

Personal life
Known by his peers as "Benjie", Madrigal was born and raised in Bayan, Los Baños, Laguna. He is a native of the resort town of Los Baños. He is married to Gemma Madrigal and they have four children.