In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Manalo and the surname or paternal family name is Luna.
Cardozo "Ding" M. Luna
Lieutenant General Cardozo M. Luna
Undersecretary of National Defense
In office July 2016 – June 30, 2022
President
Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded by
Honorio Azcueta
Succeeded by
Jose Faustino Jr.
Philippine Ambassador to The Netherlands
In office August 2009 – September 2010
President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by
Romeo Arguelles
Succeeded by
Lourdes Morales
35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of The Philippines
In office May 2008 – May 2009
President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Antonio Romero
Succeeded by
Lt. Gen. Rodrigo Maclang
Commander of AFP Eastern Mindanao Command
In office August 2007 – May 2008
President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Rodolfo Obaniana
Succeeded by
Maj. Gen. Armando Cunanan
Commander of AFP Central Command
In office August 2006 – August 2007
President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Samuel Bagasin
Succeeded by
Maj. Gen. Victor Ibrado
Commander of 4th Infantry Division, PA
In office November 2005 – August 2006
President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Samuel Bagasin
Succeeded by
Brig. Gen. Jose Barbieto
Personal details
Born
Cardozo Manalo Luna
(1953-09-07) September 7, 1953 (age 70) San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines
Spouse
Joyce S. Luna
Alma mater
Philippine Military Academy University of the Philippines University of Pennsylvania
Profession
Retired Military Officer Former Diplomat Former Chief Executive Government Official
Awards
Distinguished Service Star Philippine Legion of Honor, Commander Outstanding Achievement Medal Bronze Cross Medal Military Merit Medal Military Commendation Medal Military Civic Action Medal Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Chief of Staff Award CG, PA Award (Order of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo) Mindanao Anti-Dissident Campaign Medal and Ribbon Luzon Anti-Dissident Campaign Medal and Ribbon Mindanao-Sulu Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Military service
Allegiance
Republic of the Philippines
Branch/service
Philippine Constabulary Philippine Army
Years of service
1975-2009
Rank
Lieutenant General
Commands
Vice Chief of Staff, AFP AFP Eastern Mindanao Command AFP Central Command 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division Philippine Army Training and Doctrine Command Commandant of Cadets, PMA Tactics Groups, PMA 602nd Infantry Brigade, 6ID, PA Defense Intelligence and Security Group, DND Assistant Chief of Staff, Civil Military Operations (G7), PA
Cardozo Manalo Luna (born September 7, 1953) is a retired three-star general and the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[1] Cardozo Luna also served as the commander of two unified commands, Eastern Mindanao Command and Central Command.[2] He served as the Philippine Ambassador to The Hague, Netherlands from 2009 until 2010 [3] He is the current Undersecretary of Department of National Defense.
^Guinto, Joel (2008-05-07). "Armed Forces' No. 2 gives up post to move to DND". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-05-10. Retrieved 2008-05-12.
^"Defense chief bares appointment of 6 senior officers". SunStar Manila. 2008-05-07. Archived from the original on 2009-07-26. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
^Porcalla, Delon (2007-05-20). "7 new ambassadors named". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 2013-02-08. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
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Global Information
Distinguished Service Star
Philippine Legion of Honor, Commander
Outstanding Achievement Medal
Bronze Cross Medal
Military Merit Medal
Military Commendation Medal
Military Civic Action Medal
Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
Republic of the Philippines
Lieutenant General