Quezon and the bones of Bonifacio

Abstract

In 1934, after a hectic publicity campaign in America, Manuel Luis Quezon-then head of the Philippine Senate succeeded in having the Tydings-McDuffe Law enacted by the American Congress.

Returning to the islands Quezon was welcomed as a hero. The Constitutional Convention was held. The new Philippine Constitution was enacted and put into effect on November 15, 1935.

Quezon then launched his candidacy for the presidency of the Commonwealth. To oppose Quezon, the Democrats, headed by Juan Sumulong, the Veterans of 96, and other oppositionists convinced General Emilio Aguinaldo to run against Quezon.