Jose de los Reyes was a Filipino military officer who served as the first Chief of Staff in acting capacity appointed by President Manuel L. Quezon in 1936.[1] He served in acting capacity while waiting for the assumption of General Paulino Santos the original choice of President Quezon who was still completing his term as Director of Bureau of Corrections.[2]
Jose de los Reyes | |
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| Chief of the Philippine Constabulary | |
Director, Bureau of Constabulary (Japanese Occupation) | |
| In office November 1942 – April 1943 | |
| President | Jose P. Laurel |
| Vice President | Ramon Avanceña |
| Preceded by | New |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo B. Francisco |
| Provost Marshal General, Philippine Army | |
| In office May 4, 1936 – April 3, 1938 | |
| President | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Vice President | Sergio Osmeña |
| Preceded by | Basilio Valdes |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo B. Francisco |
| Chief of Staff, Philippine Army | |
| In office December 21, 1935 – May 3, 1936 | |
| President | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Preceded by | Antonio Luna |
| Succeeded by | Paulino Santos |
| Chief of Bureau of Customs Service | |
| In office 1935 – December 21, 1935 | |
| President | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Leader | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Vicente Aldenese |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Gomez |
| Assistant Chief of Constabulary | |
| In office August 24, 1918 – October 16, 1930 | |
| Governor‑General | Francis Burton Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Delos Reyes August 19, 1874 Bulakan, Bulacan Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | February 7, 1945 Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| Occupation | Soldier Public Servant |
| Profession | Soldier Clerk of Court |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1945 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Commands |
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Japanese occupation
editAfter the conclusion of Japanese invasion campaign in 1942, all constabulary officers are rounded and force into service to new Bureau of Constabulary. He served as its first Director from November 1942 to April 1943, succeeded by another pre-war Constabulary Chief General Francisco. He was executed by the Japanese in February 1945 along with other military prisoners of war during the Battle of Manila. Along with thousands of citizens massacred, his body was not recovered.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "PRESS STATEMENT OF HIS EXCELLENCY MANUEL L. QUEZON, PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES". officialgazette.gov.ph. Ph Official Gazette. January 11, 1936. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Executive Order No. 11, s. 1936". officialgazette.gov.ph. Ph Official Gazette. January 10, 1936. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "History of Masonry in the Philippines. Chronology, 1919-2006". Philippine Center for Masonic Studies. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
External links
edit- MW Jose de los Reyes | The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines
- Major General Jose de los Reyes
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