Arturo B. Ortiz | |
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Born | Bautista, Pangasinan | 13 November 1955
Allegiance | Philippines |
Service | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1979-2011 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-7920 |
Battles / wars | Communist rebellion in the Philippines |
Awards | Philippine Medal of Valor Military Merit Medal Distinguished Service Star |
Arturo B. Ortiz (born 13 November 1955) is a retired Filipino Lieutenant general who was the Commanding General of the Philippine Army from 2010 to 2011. He is a recipient of the Philippine Medal of Valor (the Philippine equivalent of the Medal of Honor), a four-time recipient of Distinguished Service Star and Bronze Cross Medals. Also he is a recipient of 21 Military Merit Medals and three Gold Cross medals.[1]