Manuel roxas biography summary organizer

Manuel Roxas () 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.

Manuel Roxas was born in Capiz, Capiz Province, on Jan.

1, In he graduated from the College of Law of the University of the Philippines. In he became provincial governor. In he was elected to Congress, becoming Speaker of the Philippine Assembly.

In December Roxas, together with Senate president pro tempore Sergio Osmeña, left for the United States to secure the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act from the U.S.

Congress, which would grant Philippine independence after a transition period of 10 years.

Elpidio quirino biography summary

This bill was rejected by the opposition forces led by Manuel Quezon. In Roxas was elected to the constitutional convention. In he was appointed secretary of finance by Commonwealth presiden