Ricardo Papa
Ricardo Papa | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | until 1963 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Department | |
| Service years | 1966–1968 |
| Rank | Chief of Police |
Ricardo G. Papa is a Filipino general and police officer.
Military career
[edit]Papa served in the Philippine Army since in the early 1940s until 1963. When he was assigned at the 91st Division as a G-3 officer and captain, he survived the Pantingan River massacre which occurred while Bataan Death March is ongoing.[1]
He became the Commanding General of the Army for over 200 days in 1963.[2]
Police career
[edit]He became the Chief of Police[1] of the Manila Police Department from 1966 to 1968.[2][3]
Legacy
[edit]A street and a train station,[2] including the former name of Camp Bagong Diwa, was named after him.[2][4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b De Asis, Leocadio (1986). The Thread of Fate: A Personal Story in Philippine-Japanese Relations. Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines: Philippine Foundation of Japan Alumni. p. 16.
- ^ a b c d "Sino nga ba si 'R. Papa' sa LRT station sa Maynila?" [Who is 'R. Papa' in the LRT Line 1 station?]. GMA News Online. July 11, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Manila's police chiefs from 1901 to present - (Supplement) Manila's Finest". Manila Standard. January 9, 1988. pp. 8–9. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "NBI agent kills cop in Paco Park". The Philippine Star. August 8, 2002. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Felipe, Cecille Suerte; Sison Jr, Bebot (March 10, 2005). "Retired cop general defends 'drug lord' in court". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Recto: One jailbreak in RP every 72 hours". The Philippine Star. March 16, 2005. Retrieved October 28, 2024.