Paulino Santos
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For the Portuguese footballer, see Paulinho Santos.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Torres and the surname or paternal family name is Santos.
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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Quick Facts Major General, Chief of the Philippine Constabulary ...
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 (1890-06-22)June 22, 1890 Camiling, Tarlac, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | August 29, 1945(1945-08-29) (aged 55) Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippine Commonwealth |
Spouse | Elisa Angeles |
Children | 7 (incl. Rosa) |
Occupation | Civil Servant Soldier |
Profession | Law Enforcer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippine Commonwealth |
Branch/service | Philippine Army Philippine Constabulary |
Years of service | 1914-1945 (Officer) 1906-1912 (Enlisted) |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | |
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