Abad Santos, Jose

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Abad Santos, Jose (1886-1942), was a Filipino lawyer who served as chief justice and secretary of state of the Philippines. Abad Santos was a close adviser to President Manuel L. Quezon, acting as administrator of the government after President Quezon left the country during World War II(1939-1945). Abad Santos was captured and executed by Japanese soldiers shortly after Quezon's departure.

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