He was also a member of the Board of Directors, Philippine Army Provident Fund (2010-2013), Philippine Army Officers’ Club Council (2010-2013), Philippine Army Golf Club Council (2010-2013), AFP Financial Institutions Accreditation Board (2010-2013), PMA Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI) Mother Board (2009-2011), became the President of the Philippine-Australian Defense Scholars’ Association, Inc, (2012-2013), Vice President of the PMAAAI – Philippine Army Chapter (2011-2013), and the Manager of the Philippine Army Officers’ Club (2008-2009), as well as the President of the PMAAAI Eagle Fraternal Chapter (Davao) (2014-2018).[4]
Military career
After graduating in 1985, he spent most of his career deployed in Mindanao, and led various units in both the Philippine Army and the AFP, such as the 26th Infantry Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division, and the 701st Infantry Brigade of the 10th Infantry Division.
He is known to be focused, highly regarded,[6] deliberate, and having "steep standards".[7] He also served as the head executive assistant to the chief of staff, became Philippine Army Chief of Staff, became the head of the Army Chief Management Fiscal Office,[8][9] and deputy chief of staff for plans, J5; responsible for overall war planning operations.
Known by his peers as "Benjie", Madrigal was born and raised in the resort town of Bayan, Los Baños, Laguna. He is married to Gemma "Gie" Convenido-Madrigal and they have four children.