Full Name: Manuel Roxas y Acuña
Profession: 5th President of the Philippines
Biography: Elected in 1946, Manuel Roxas was the last president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the first of the sovereign Philippine Republic, overseeing the country's transition to independence from the United States of America.
Although independent, the Philippines and Roxas' administration was still very reliant on US financial support and Roxas was able to negotiate rehabilitation funds to rebuild the country. In return he granted 99 year leases on 23 American bases.
His administration was further marked by corruption and violent attempts to put down some opposition.
He died of a heart attack in just his second year of office.
Born: January 1, 1892
Birthplace: Capiz, Philippines
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 15, 1948 (aged 56)
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Historical Events
- 1946-05-28 Manuel Roxas is inaugurated as the last President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
- 1946-07-04 President Manuel Roxas inaugurated as the 5th President of the Philippines and the 1st President of an independent Philippines at the Independence Grandstand, Manila
- 1948-01-28 President Manuel Roxas granted full amnesty to all so-called Philippine collaborators
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