# Manuel Roxas

_President of the Philippines from 1946 to 1948_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Manuel Acuña Roxas was the fifth president of the Philippines, serving from 1946 until his death in 1948. He served briefly as the third and last President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from May 28, 1946, to July 4, 1946, and became the first President of the Independent Third Philippine Republic after the United States ceded its sovereignty over the Philippines.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 January 1892 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Capiz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P19))
- **Died:** 15 April 1948 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Spain; Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; autobiographer; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party of the Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P102))
- **Education:** University of Manila; University of the Philippines; Manila High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P69))
- **Spouse:** Trinidad de Leon-Roxas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Philippines (28 May 1946 – 15 April 1948); President of the Senate of the Philippines (9 July 1945 – 25 May 1946); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (9 July 1945 – 25 May 1946); Secretary of Finance (21 August 1941 – 29 December 1941); Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (1922–1933); governor (1919–1921); member of the House of Representatives (until 1938) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419#P166))

## Questions

**When was Manuel Roxas born?**  
Manuel Roxas was born on 1 January 1892 in Capiz.

**What positions has Manuel Roxas held?**  
Positions held by Manuel Roxas include: President of the Philippines (1946–1948); President of the Senate of the Philippines (1945–1946); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1945–1946); Secretary of Finance (1941–1941); Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (1922–1933).

**Where did Manuel Roxas study?**  
Manuel Roxas was educated at University of Manila, University of the Philippines, Manila High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Manuel Roxas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Roxas) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q223419](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223419) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Manuel Roxas.jpg by Herbert A. French; 1947. (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manuel_Roxas.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Manuel Roxas". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/manuel-roxas. Retrieved 5 November 2026.