TIL Manuel L Quezon was still president (1935-1944) when Quezon City was created in 1939. The original proposed name was Balintawak City. This was years before Republic Act 1059, the law prohibiting cities named after living persons. Two years after his death, Tayabas was renamed to Quezon Province.
Today in Philippine History: After Gen Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed independence on July 12, he issued a decree formally establishing his dictatorial government on June 18. Five days later Aguinaldo issued another decree, replacing it with a revolutionary government (and naming himself as President).
