Alfredo Santos

Alfredo Santos
GEN Alfredo M. Santos AFP
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
September 1, 1962 – July 12, 1965
PresidentDiosdado Macapagal
Preceded byPelagio A. Cruz
Succeeded byRigoberto Atienza
Commanding General, Philippine Army
In office
August 1, 1960 – September 16, 1962
Preceded byTirso Fajardo
Succeeded byDominador Garcia
Chief of War Plans Division G5
In office
1957–1959
Personal details
BornAlfredo Manapat Santos
(1905-07-13)July 13, 1905
DiedFebruary 7, 1990(1990-02-07) (aged 84)
Manila, Philippines
Nickname(s)Hammer, Hero of the Pockets, First Four-star General
Military service
Allegiance Republic of the Philippines
Branch/service Philippine Army
Years of service1929–1965
Rank General
CommandsArmed Forces of the Philippines

Philippine Army
Panay Task Force

1st Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars
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Alfredo Manapat Santos (July 13, 1905 – February 7, 1990) was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces.