“I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it.”
Quote by Manuel L. Quezon
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Manuel L. Quezon
Manuel L. Quezon, born in Manila, was a former President of the Philippines. He played a crucial role in the Philippine independence movement and served as the first President of the Republic of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. Quezon was dedicated to the independence and modernization of the Philippines, promoting education, infrastructure, and agriculture during his presidency. more
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