Maximiano Tuazon Cruz (April 4, 1923 – October 9, 2013) was a

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. Cruz was born in Catbalogan City, Philippines and was ordained a priest on November 30, 1947. He was appointed titular bishop to Tanudaia as well as auxiliary bishop to the Diocese of Calbayog on November 10, 1987 and ordained bishop on December 1, 1987. He was appointed bishop to the Diocese of Calbayog on December 21, 1994 and retired from diocese on January 13, 1999. He died on October 9, 2013, at age 90.

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