| 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
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.
He became the Commanding General of the Army for over 200 days in 1963.
Police career
He became the Chief of Police of the Manila Police Department from 1966 to 1968.
Legacy
A street and a train station, including the former name of Camp Bagong Diwa, was named after him.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.