Alejo Santos
Alejo Santos Santos (born Alejo de los Santos de los Santos; July 17, 1911 – February 18, 1984) was a Filipino soldier and World War II hero who parlayed his fame into a political career. His prestige was somewhat marred in later life when he agreed to run as the only major candidate opposing Ferdinand Marcos in the 1981 Philippine presidential election.
The Honorable Alejo Santos | |
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| 12th Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines | |
| In office June 11, 1959 – December 30, 1961 | |
| President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Jesus M. Vargas |
| Succeeded by | Macario Peralta Jr. |
| 20th and 25th Governor of Bulacan | |
| In office 1951–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Fortunato Halili |
| Succeeded by | Tomas Martin |
| In office 1945–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Jose delos Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Arturo Samaniego |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Bulacan's 2nd District | |
| In office 1946–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Villarama |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | Rogaciano M. Mercado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alejo de los Santos de los Santos July 17, 1911 Bustos, Bulacan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | February 18, 1984 (aged 72) Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (1949–1984) Democratic Alliance (1946–1949) |
| Spouse |
Juanita Garcia (m. 1934) |
| Children | 8 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | United States Army Forces Far East Philippine Commonwealth Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | Bulacan Military Area |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Bataan *Liberation of the Philippines |
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