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First inauguration of Manuel Roxas

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First 1946 Presidential Inauguration of Manuel Roxas
DateMay 28, 1946; 78 years ago (1946-05-28)
LocationLegislative Building
Manila
ParticipantsPresident of the PhilippinesManuel 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 last president of the Philippine Commonwealth under the United States occurred on May 28, 1946. The inauguration marked the beginning of the first four-year term of Manuel Roxas as President and of Elpidio Quirino as Vice President.