Today in Filipino History, July 17, 1948, President Quirino signed RA No. 333 making Quezon City the capital of the Philippines

On July 17, 1948, President Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act No. 333, officially designating Quezon City as the capital of the Philippines, a role it assumed in place of Manila, which had been the capital since the Spanish colonial period. This legislative act was a significant milestone in the nation's post-war recovery, aiming to establish a modern, planned urban center to serve as the administrative heart of the Philippines. The decision was rooted in the vision of President Manuel L. Quezon, after whom the city was named, and reflected the country's aspirations for renewal and modernization following the devastation of World War II.