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Manuel Acuña Roxas (Tagalog: [maˈnwel aˈkuɲa ˈɾɔhas]; January 1, 1892 – April 15, 1948) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the fifth president of the Philippines from 1946 until his death in 1948.
Manuel Acuña Roxas was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines, from 1946 to 1948. He was also the third and the last president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, from May to July 1946, after which the Philippines got its independence from the U.S. rule and turned into a republic.
4 days ago · 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).
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May 9, 2018 · Manuel Roxas (1892-1948) was the last president of the Commonwealth and the first president of the Republic of the Philippines. His administration demonstrated decisively that political sovereignty without economic independence encourages reaction, perpetuation of social injustices, and exploitation.
Mar 14, 2024 · Manuel Roxas, the fifth President of the Philippines, was born on January 1, 1892, in Capiz, Capiz (now Roxas City), Philippines. His early life was marked by the influence of his nationalist family and the pursuit of education that eventually propelled him into a successful political career.
Learn about Manuel Roxas, the first president of the independent Philippines after World War II. Find out his achievements, challenges and legacy in this brief biography.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Manuel A. Roxas, one of the founding fathers of the Philippine independence and the first president of the Republic. He was also a lawyer, a governor, a speaker, a senator, and a soldier who fought against the Japanese occupation.
