On the steps of this Capitol Building of Leyte was formally installed, 23 October 1944, Sergio Osmeña as President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines by Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur in the presence of Cabinet men, Liberation Forces and many other grateful people. Henceforth, until 27 February 1945, this edifice served as the Capitol of the Philippines.
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