Ricardo A. David, Jr is a former Chief of staff of the Philippine Armed Forces.

On June 30, 2010, President Benigno Aquino III picked David as his AFP chief.

[2] On July 2, 2010, Ricardo David assumes the command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from Lt Gen. Nestor Z Ochoa.

Upon graduating high school, he took up undergraduate studies in engineering at St. Louis University in Baguio City on a full scholarship program.

"[1] He said: "We shall continue to be a responsible instrument of public policy, subservient to civilian authority,"[1] He is married to Merilou Malacay of Cagayan de Oro City and they have two sons, Russel David and Rommel David.