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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 (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 | |
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.