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Paulino Santos | |
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Chief of the Philippine Constabulary | |
Director, Bureau of Constabulary | |
In office 1944–1945 | |
President | Jose P. Laurel |
Preceded by | Guillermo B. Francisco |
Succeeded by | Federico Oboza |
General Manager of the South Cotabato Settlements | |
In office January 27, 1939 – August 29, 1945 | |
President | Manuel L. Quezon |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Albert Morrow |
Governor of Lanao | |
In office 1938–1939 | |
President | Manuel L. Quezon |
Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army | |
In office May 6, 1936 – December 31, 1938 | |
Preceded by | José delos Reyes |
Succeeded by | Basilio Valdes |
Personal details | |
Born | Paulino Torres Santos June 22, 1890 Camiling, Tarlac, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | August 29, 1945 Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippine Commonwealth | (aged 55)
Spouse | Elisa Angeles |
Children | 7 (incl. Rosa) |
Occupation | Civil Servant Soldier |
Profession | Law Enforcer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Philippine Army Philippine Constabulary |
Years of service | 1914-1945 (Officer) 1906-1912 (Enlisted) |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands | |
Paulino Torres Santos Sr. (June 22, 1890 – August 29, 1945) was a military officer who became the Commanding General of the Philippine Army from May 6 to December 31, 1936. Upon his retirement, he served as a civilian administrator under President Manuel L. Quezon. He is the namesake of the city of General Santos, which was renamed from Buayan in 1954.
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