"STAR OF BALER"
Born: August 19, 1873
Where: Baler, Quezon
Parents: Lucio Quezon and Maria Molina
1899 - became a soldier
1903 - became a Lawyer

*"Father of Philippine Independence"

Politics:

• He began his public career as a prosecuting lawyer in Mindoro.
  
• 1905 - Became the Governor of Tayabas, Quezon
  
• 1907 - Elected to Congress
  
• 1907-1909 - Member of the Philippine First Assembly
  
• 1906-1916 - Resident Commissioner at Washington, D.C.
  
• 1916-1935 - Became Senate President
  
• 1935-1944 - Elected the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth
  
  • declared "Tagalog" to be the basis of the national language.
    
  • Recommended the passage of the ffg. decrees and laws:
    
    
    • Tenancy Act
      
    Eight-Hour Labor Law
    
    National Defense Act