ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On November 11, 2008, Santander BanCorp (the "Corporation") issued a press release announcing its unaudited operational results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K, including Item 9.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall be deemed to be filed for purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a) Exhibits

The following exhibit shall be deemed to be furnished for purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
99.1 Press release dated November 11, 2008 announcing Santander BanCorp's consolidated results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
99.2 Financial Statements.

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