| Full Name |
Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina |
| Date of Birth |
19 August 1878 |
| Place of Birth |
Baler, Tayabas, Philippines |
| Date of Death |
01 August 1944 |
| Place of Death |
Saranac Lake, New York, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Filipino |
| Education |
University of Santo Tomas, Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| Profession |
Lawyer, Politician, Statesman |
| Years of Activity |
Approximately 1901-1944 |
| Brief Information |
Manuel L. Quezon was the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, serving from 1935 until his death in 1944. He played a pivotal role in the struggle for Philippine independence from American colonial rule, advocating for self-governance through various political positions. During his presidency, Quezon initiated programs for social justice, national language development, and land reform. |