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Jul 2, 2024 · Manuel Roxas was a political leader and the first president (1946–48) of the independent Republic of the Philippines. After studying law at the University of the Philippines, near Manila, Roxas began his political career in 1917 as a member of the municipal council of Capiz (renamed Roxas in 1949).
- Manuel Quezon
Manuel Quezon (born August 19, 1878, Baler, Philippines—died...
- Sergio Osmeña
Sergio Osmeña was a Filipino statesman, founder of the...
- José P. Laurel
José P. Laurel (born March 9, 1891, Tanauan, Luzon,...
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3 days ago · In 1948, President Manuel Roxas chose Magsaysay to go to Washington, D.C. as Chairman of the Committee on Guerrilla Affairs, to help to secure passage of the Rogers Veterans Bill, giving benefits to Philippine veterans.
1 day ago · The following is a list of Cabinets of the Philippines by the President of the Philippines under which they operated. Emilio Aguinaldo (1899–1901) Manuel L. Quezon (1935–1944) Appointments (1935–1941) War Cabinet (1941–1944) The outbreak of World War II and the Japanese invasion resulted in periodic and drastic changes to the government structure.
Jul 5, 2024 · The Philippines gained full independence in 1946, but its history continued to be marked by significant events. Here are some notable facts. The Republic of the Philippines was officially established on July 4, 1946, with Manuel Roxas as its first president.
2 days ago · On February 8, 1935, the 1935 Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Philippines was approved by the convention by a vote of 177 to 1. The constitution was approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 25, 1935, and ratified by popular vote on May 14, 1935.
1 day ago · Jul 25, 2024 09:58 PM. Sixto Kalaw Roxas, an investment banker and former chief economic planner of the late President Diosdado Macapagal, passed away on July 24, 2024 at the age of 96. A Batangueño on both the Roxas and Kalaw sides, SKR (as he was called) pioneered investment banking in the Philippines and Asia as a co-founder and long time ...
2 days ago · MANILA, Philippines — Gutter to knee-high floods affected a number of roads in Metro Manila on Wednesday due to heavy rains, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). As ...
