Rigoberto Atienza

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Rigoberto Atienza
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office 1965–1966
President	Diosdado Macapagal
Preceded by	Alfredo M. Santos
Succeeded by	Ernesto S. Mata
Commanding General, Philippine Army
In office June 1, 1964 – March 23, 1965
President	Diosdado Macapagal
Preceded by	Ernesto S. Mata
Succeeded by	Ismael Lapus
Personal details
Born	Rigoberto Joaquin Atienza January 4, 1911 Manila, Manila
Died	October 6, 1966 Manila, Manila
Spouse	Eugenia Suarez-Atienza
Alma mater	Philippine Army Infantry School, Camp Murphy Reserve Officer Service School University of the Philippines
Awards	US Legion of Merit Distinguished Conduct Star Distinguished Service Star Military Merit Medal Philippine Gold Cross
Military service
Allegiance	Philippines
Unit	41st Infantry Division
Commands	Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Army 42nd Infantry Regiment 41st Engineer Battalion
Battles/wars	Hukbalahap Campaign (1947–1957) Philippine Liberation Campaign (1944–1945) Guerilla Movement (1942–1945) Battle of Bataan (1941–1942)

Rigerto Atienza (1911–1966) was a general of the Philippine Army who became 13th chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Commanding General of Philippine Army prior during the administration of President Diosdado Macapagal.