Draft:Rigoberto Atienza

Rigoberto Joaquin Atienza (January 4, 1911 – October 8, 1966) is soldier who became Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1965. He was appointed by President Diosdado Macapagal and served until his retirement in 1966. He is known best for being the 9th AFP Chief of Staff that was in power when the AFP then enjoyed the real term of best military power in Southeast Asia. In his honor, the military camp of the 51st Engineering Brigade was named Camp Atienza, in 1979.

Early years and education
He was born in 1911 in Manila, Philippines to Buenaventura Atienza and Ponciana Joaquin. He graduated as valedictorian at Manila South High School in 1929. He tool Civil Engineering at the University of the Philippines and graduated in 1934.

Military career
Atienza became executive officer of 42nd Infantry Regiment and endured the death march after captured by the Japanese.

After the war he continued his military career and rise to the leadership commanding 4th Infantry Division and became commanding general of the Philippine Army and later chief of staff of Armed Forces of the Philippines.