Manuel L. Quezon, the first Filipino president of the Philippine Commonwealth, died on August 1st, 1944, at the age of 65. Born on August 19th, 1878 to Lucio Quezon and Maria Dolores Molina, Quezon was a native of Baler in the province of Tayabas (now Aurora). He studied law at the University of Santo Tomas, where he graduated top of his class in 1903. Quezon stationed himself in the practice of law and was also involved in politics, serving in Congress and the Senate. In leading the Philippine independence movement, Quezon was a key negotiator and advocate for the eventual attainment of Philippine independence. In 1935, he became the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth and was re-elected in 1941. Throughout his presidency, Quezon tirelessly worked to uphold the values of democracy and quality of life for all Filipinos. Additionally, he was a key figure in establishing the National Language – Filipino — and also authored the Philippine Constitution of 1935. He is survived by his wife, Dona Aurora Aragon Quezon, and children Zenaida Quezon-Avanceña, Rosa Quezon-Arias, Pacifico Quezon, Luisa Corazón Quezon-Macapagal, Maria Aurora Quezon-Roxas, and Manuel Quezon, Jr. Manuel L. Quezon had an immense impact on Filipino society, and his legacy will endure.