Quirino assumed the presidency on April 17, 1948, taking his oath of office two days after the death of Manuel Roxas.
His first official act as the President was the proclamation of a state mourning throughout the country for Roxas' death.
Since Quiríno was a widower, his surviving daughter, Victoria, would serve as the official hostess and perform the functions traditionally ascribed to the First Lady.
Quirino assumed the presidency on April 17, 1948, taking his oath of office two days after the death of Manuel Roxas. His first official act as the President was the proclamation of a state mourning throughout the country for Roxas' death. Since Quiríno was a widower, his surviving daughter, Victoria, would serve as the official hostess and perform the functions traditionally ascribed to the First Lady.
Elpidio Quirino