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What was Roxas' stance on Philippine independence?

  • Opposed

  • Supported

  • Neutral

  • Indifferent

Answer

Supported. Roxas was a key figure in the Philippine independence movement. He served as President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1946 to 1948 and was instrumental in negotiating the country's independence from the United States. Roxas believed that the Philippines was ready for self-governance and that independence would allow the country to chart its own course and develop its own unique identity.
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