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Manuel L. Quezon, Sr.

Manuel Quezon, a Filipino statesman, a Soldier, and a Politician who was the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines in the year 1935. He was the first Filipino president to head a government of the entire Philippines and he his the second Philippine president after Emilio Aguinaldo which in the time of the American occupation. His first Inaugural Speech was held on November 15 1935 which he addresses his fellow countrymen of his excellency as a succeeding president of the Philippines. During his presidency, Quezon tackled the problem of landless peasants in the countryside. His other major decisions include the reorganization of the islands' military defense, approval of a recommendation for government reorganization, the promotion of settlement and development in Mindanao, dealing with the foreign stranglehold on Philippine trade and commerce, proposals for land reform, and opposing graft and corruption within the government. He established an exiled government in the United States with the outbreak of the war and the threat of Japanese invasion. His speech entitled "Grow and be like the Molave" which describes the Filipinos with their forefathers before that they should be brave enough to become vigorous, strong, and resilient in times of trouble. His speech touch the heart and inspired many Filipinos in the past to the present. His inspiring quote and his Claim was "National Strength can only be build on Character".

His Speech focuses that a country cannot stand without the forceful contribution of the people to build a humane society. For instance, a local problem will then become a national problem. This is a domino effect. Cooperation is imperative to grow the nation as one: