Second inauguration of Manuel L. Quezon
DateDecember 30, 1941 (1941-12-30)
LocationMalinta Tunnel, Corregidor
ParticipantsPresident of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon
Assuming office
Chief Justice of the Philippines, José Abad Santos
Assuming office
Vice President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña
Assuming office
Chief Justice of the Philippines, José Abad Santos
Administering oath

The second inauguration of Manuel L. Quezon as the second president of the Philippines and the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth took place on December 30, 1941 at the Malinta Tunnel in Corregidor. The inauguration marked the beginning of the second term of Quezon as President and Sergio Osmeña as Vice President.[1] The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines José Abad Santos. Corregidor was chosen as the venue of the inauguration and temporary seat of the government in-exile to take refuge from the uninterrupted Japanese bombing raids during the Japanese invasion.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Second Inaugural Address of President Quezon (Speech). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. December 30, 1941. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Jose Abad Santos". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
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