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Manuel L. Quezon was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. He prepared the groundwork for Philippine independence in 1946. Manuel Quezon was born on Aug. 19, 1878, to Lucio Quezon and Maria Molina, both schoolteachers, in Baler, Tayabas (now Quezon) Province, in Luzon.

At August 19, 1938, Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon talked about the center of Filipino citizens claiming independence, control and own power for the Philippines. Many various plans/things he mentioned about his plans for the country and for the stand of independence. The Americans were the one here in the country together. He stood strong with his words and provided many evidences in his claims. He also said that "The strength of the nation is the strength of its people." and he also added some other good qualities that a Filipino must have and what the Filipino people must do for their nation. He wanted to guide all of them to build this sturdy nation that is from their own sweat and eventually it would prosper. These are the people who constitute our middle class who should be the back-bone of the body politic. They are a liability in our social structure. Their idleness is a drag upon the economic and social advancement of our country, too heavy for any people to carry. "They form a stagnant pool which breeds anemia into the blood streams of the body politic and will cause its certain death unless they awake to their responsibilities and realize their ignoble existence." Actually focuses about bearing of responsibilities and he reminds us to move on our own accord but as productive for the nation not as a nuisance. A symbolism for the empowerment of the Filpino People. Importance in every individual is a treasure for him. He had to conquer and fight for his people freedom.

Manuel L. Quezon Inaugural Speech