Sergio S. Osmena, Sr.
Second President of the Commonwealth
Aug. 1, 1944 - May 28, 1946

• Born: Sept. 9, 1878 in Cebu
• Died: Oct. 19, 1961
• First Wife: Estefania Chiong Veloso
• Second Wife: Esperanza Limjap
• Parents: Juana Suico Osmena
• Education: Lawyer, University of Santo Tomas
• Miscellaneous: He was Quezon's main partner in the country's quest for freedom. He became president of the commonwealth after Quezon's death in 1944. He established the commonwealth govt-in-exile in the United States during WWII. After the war he lead the country to the road of recovery. He ran for re-election in 1946, but refused to campaign, saying that the people knew about his record of 40 years of honest and faithful service. Subsequently, he lost the election to Manuel Roxas who was tacitly supported by Gen. MacArthur. History would remember him as a selfless patriot and a dedicated public servant.

  
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