Benjamin Madrigal Jr.

The framework also emphasized the importance of addressing basic needs such as food, medicine and housing, as well as cultural sensitivity, and engagements with indigenous communities.

[11] Madrigal also led the security of the 2019 Bangsamoro autonomy plebiscite and enhanced the military's disaster response capabilities and partnerships with various partners and allies within the region.

[12] Madrigal retired from military service on September 24, 2019, after serving more than 9 months in his post, where he was replaced by his classmate, General Noel Clement.

[13] On January 28, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Madrigal as the Administrator and the head of the governing board of the Philippine Coconut Authority.

[16] Right Side: Badges and Other Awards: Known by his peers as "Benjie", Madrigal was born and raised in the resort town of Bayan, Los Baños, Laguna.

Gen. Madrigal in an interview with the media at Camp Aguinaldo .