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Jul 9, 2024 · Manuel Acuña Roxas was the fifth President of the Philippines. He served as president from the granting of independence in 1946 until his abrupt death in 1948. Roxas was born on January 1, 1892 in Capiz, Capiz, a city that was renamed in his honor, to Rosario Acuña. His father, Gerardo Roxas, Sr., died before he was born.
4 days ago · Manuel "Mar" Araneta Roxas II was born on May 13, 1957, in Manila to Judy Araneta (of Bago, Negros Occidental) and Gerardo Roxas (1923–1982; of Capiz), a Senator (1963–1972). Mar is one of the grandchildren of Manuel Roxas , the first President of the Third Philippine Republic (1946–48), and Trinidad de Leon .
3 days ago · The Roxas political family started with Manuel Acuña Roxas, the fifth president of the Philippines. Before being president, he served as the governor of Capiz. As a descendant of Antonia Róxas y Ureta, he is also related to the Zobel de Ayalas, a prominent business family.
2 days ago · The following is a list of notable political families of the Philippines, each with the areas in which their influence was/is strong. Names in bold indicate the individual was/is a president of the Philippines .
Jul 3, 2024 · Gerardo Manuel de Leon Roxas Sr. (August 25, 1924 – April 19, 1982), better known as Gerry Roxas or Gerardo M. Roxas, was one of two children of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas. He was the father of Gerardo "Dinggoy" A. Roxas, Jr. and former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel "Mar" A. Roxas II.
5 days ago · The young Roxas’ uncle is businessman and philanthropist Jorge “Nene” Araneta, who successfully continued the vision of the Araneta patriarch, and is listed as among the wealthiest Filipinos by Forbes magazine for the past several years.
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).
