ROXAS, CAPIZ – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the Provincial Government of Capiz, and the City Government of Roxas will lead the observance of the 75th anniversary of Manuel Roxas on 15 April 2023, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. in Roxas, Capiz
Wreath-laying rites will be officiated by the Philippine Army. Capiz 1st District Representative Emmanuel Billones, Capiz 2nd District Representative Jane T. Castro, Capiz Governor Fredenil Castro, NHCP Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Franco Calairo, Capiz Vice Governor James Magbanua, Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas, Capiz City Vice Mayor Teresa Almalbis, Ms. Lina Laigo and Ms. Marites Gonzaga of the President Manuel Roxas Foundation and Gerry Roxas Foundation, and the descendant of Manuel Roxas, Mr. Mar Roxas will all offer flowers.
Manuel Roxas was born on 1 January 1892 in Capiz town (now Roxas City) to parents Gerardo Roxas and Rosario Acuna. He studied law at the University of the Philippines and finished with high honors in 1913, topping the bar examinations in the same year. Roxas entered politics and served the country in various capacities from 1917 up until he became president of the Third Republic of the Philippines on 4 July 1946. During World War II, he became Brigadier-General and saw action in Bataan, Corregidor, and Mindanao. He died on 15 April 1948 of a heart attack in Clark, Pampanga.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.