Manuel Roxas 1892 – 1948

Biography

Manuel Roxas was born on January 1, 1892, in Capiz, a province in the Panay region of the Philippines. He rose to prominence during a transformative period in Philippine history, ultimately serving as the nation’s president during its crucial early years of independence.

Roxas assumed the presidency of the Philippines in 1946, taking office during a significant moment when the country was establishing itself as a newly independent nation. His tenure as president lasted until his death on April 15, 1948, when he suffered a myocardial infarction. Though his time in office was relatively brief, it occurred during a formative chapter in the Philippines’ development as a sovereign state.

Following his passing, Roxas was laid to rest at Manila North Cemetery in Santa Cruz, Manila, where he remains honored as a figure from the nation’s early republican period. His life and service continue to represent an important part of Philippine history during the transition to independence.