Hernando Iriberri
| Hernando Iriberri | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Hernando Delfin Carmelo Arreza Iriberri |
| Nickname(s) | "Superman"[1] |
| Born | April 22, 1960[2] |
| Allegiance |
 Philippines |
| Service/branch | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1983–Present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Star Military Merit Medal |
Lieutenant General Hernando Iriberri is the 56th Commanding General of the Philippine Army who assumed the post on February 7, 2014.
Biography
Iriberri was commissioned in the AFP Regular Force in March 1983 after his graduation from the Philippine Military Academy. Aside from mainly serving as an infrantry men, he was also involve in other fields of the Army such as intelligence, public relations and staff functions. Iriberri was involved in international peace support operations.[3]
Iriberri, who was a Major General at that time, was named as Commanding General of the Philippine Army replacing Lt. Gen Noel A. Coballes on February 7, 2014 when Coballes reached his mandatory retirement age of 56.[1] On March 31, 2014, Iriberri was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kabiling, Genalyn (8 February 2015). "Aquino names ‘Superman’ general as new Army chief". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ Fonbuena, Carmela. "Gazmin's former aide is new Army chief". Rappler. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Profile: Major General Hernando Iriberri, Commanding General of the Philippine Army". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ Lozada, Bong (31 March 2014). "Army’s ‘Superman’ clinches third star". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 February 2015.