First inauguration of Elpidio Quirino

First inauguration of Elpidio Quirino

Date	April 17, 1948
Location	Malacañan Palace Manila
Participants	President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino Assuming officeAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Ricardo Paras Administering oath

The first inauguration of Elpidio Quirino as the sixth President of the Philippines occurred on April 17, 1948, under extraordinary circumstances. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first term (which lasted a year eight months and thirteen days) of Elpidio Quirino as President, following the death of President Manuel Roxas.