TRIVIAS

Known as the “Father of the National Language” for establishing Tagalog as the basis of the Filipino language

• Served as the Founding President of the Philippine Commonwealth and promoted self-government and independence.

• First president to reside in Malacañang Palace as the official presidential home.

• Introduced programs for education, land reform, and social justice to improve Filipino lives.

• Laid the foundation for the Philippines’ full independence in 1946 and strengthened Filipino national identity.