First inauguration of Elpidio Quirino

The first inauguration of Elpidio Quirino as the sixth president of the Philippines took place on April 17, 1948 at the Council of State Room of the Malacañan Palace in Manila, under extraordinary circumstances. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first term (which lasted a year, 8 months and 13 days) of Elpidio Quirino as President, following the death of President Manuel Roxas two days earlier.[1] The associate justice of the Supreme Court administered the oath of office. On the same day, Quirino delivered his short, 47-word inaugural remarks at the same room.[2]

First inauguration of Elpidio Quirino
DateApril 17, 1948 (1948-04-17)
LocationMalacañan Palace
Manila
ParticipantsPresident of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino
Assuming office
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines,
Ricardo Paras
Administering oath

References
  1. "Third Republic". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  2. Inaugural Remarks of President Quirino after the Demise of President Roxas (Speech). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. April 17, 1948. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
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