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Manuel L. Quezon

(August 19, 1878 — August 1, 1944), lawyer, legislator, President of the Philippines, 1935-44.

December 2nd, 1925

Today I had a conference with Wood regarding the Budget Bill. the Appropriation Bill for Public Works and the Divorce Bill –Regarding the first, I

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Dec. 10, 1938

THE WOOD ADMINISTRATION During my absence from Manila, General Wood was appointed Governor General of the Philippines. In view of the nature of the report

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December 27, 1938

ON THE RELIGiOUS BILL Soon after my inauguration as President of the Philippines, there was a reunion of all the bishops and archbishops of the

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January 4, 1939 — A.M.

My previous engagement I received a large delegation of men and women headed by Commissioner Fabella and Mrs. Perez. Secretary Vargas told me that it

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April 5, 1939

Yesterday I had a very disagreeable incident with General MacArthur which, nevertheless, ended happily. For some time now past, there had come to me recommendations

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April 21, 1939

It Ins been one of the pleasures of my life since I have entered politics to do a good thing to the man who tried

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