First inauguration of Manuel Roxas
Appearance
![]() Chief Justice Manuel Moran (left) swearing in Manuel Roxas (right) as the President of the Philippines. | |
Date | May 28, 1946 |
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Location | Legislative Building Manila |
Participants | President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas Manuel Moran Elpidio Quirino |
The inauguration of Manuel Roxas as the fifth President of the Philippines and the last president of the Philippine Commonwealth under the United States occurred on May 28, 1946. The inauguration marked the beginning of Manuel Roxas's only term as President and of Elpidio Quirino's only term as Vice President.