1. Paulino Santos is the namesake of the city of General Santos, which was renamed from Buayan in 1954.
12 Facts About Paulino Santos
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Paulino Torres Santos was born in Camiling, Tarlac to Remigio Santos and Rosa Torres.
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General Paulino Santos was married to Elisa Angeles of Bulacan, with whom he had seven children, including Rosa Paulino Santos Munda.
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Paulino Santos was named President Manuel Quezon's aide for latter's inaugural ceremony that same year.
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Paulino Santos served in this capacity until 1941, when World War II broke out.
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Paulino Santos decided to cooperate with the Japanese to prevent further bloodshed.
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Paulino Santos accepted to serve as manager of the Koronadal and Allah valley projects under Japanese orders.
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Paulino Santos was appointed to survey Northern Luzon since the Americans started bombing the Philippines.
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Paulino Santos went to Nueva Ecija accompanied by his aide, Sgt.
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Paulino Santos was taken prisoner by Major General Kenshichi Masouka.
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Finally, on August 29,1945, Paulino Santos died of pneumonia at the age of 55.
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Paulino Santos intended to have all supplies for the new Commonwealth army made if possible in the Philippines.