Second inauguration of Manuel Roxas

Second 1946 Presidential Inauguration of Manuel Roxas

President Manuel Roxas was inaugurated as the 5th President of the Philippines and the first president of the Third Republic on July 4, 1946 at the Independence Grandstand (now Quirino Grandstand), Manila.
Date July 4, 1946 (1946-07-04)
Location Independence Grandstand
Manila
Participants

President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas

Assuming office

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines,
Manuel Moran

Administering oath

Vice President of the Philippines
Elpidio Quirino

Assuming office

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manuel Moran

Administering oath

The Inauguration of Manuel Roxas as the fifth President of the Philippines and the first president of the Third Philippine Republic occurred on July 4, 1946. The inauguration marked the beginning of the first term of Manuel Roxas as President and of Elpidio Quirino as Vice President, when the Philippines gained independence from the United States.

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