First inauguration of Manuel Roxas

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.

First 1946 presidential inauguration of Manuel Roxas

Chief Justice Manuel Moran (left) swearing in Manuel Roxas (right) as the President of the Philippines.
Date	May 28, 1946 (1946-05-28)
Location	Legislative Building Manila
Participants	President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas Assuming officeChief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manuel Moran Administering oathVice President of the Philippines Elpidio QuirinoAssuming officeChief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manuel MoranAdministering oath