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
1959–1962
Preceded byTirso Fajardo
Succeeded byDominador Garcia
Chief of War Plans Division G5
In office
1957–1959
Personal details
Born
Alfredo Manapat Santos

(1905-07-13)July 13, 1905
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands
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 service19291965
Rank General
CommandsArmed Forces of the Philippines

Philippine Army
Panay Task Force

1st Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars

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.