Ricardo David

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.

Ricardo David being sworn in as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on November 22, 2010