Proceedings of the first Independence congress : held in the city of Manila, Philippine islands, February 22-26, 1930 / Published under the direction of Dean maximo M. Kalaw, executive secretary, University of the Philippines.

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IV. FEBRUARY 24., 1930
(,Sectiona*l Meetings-Cont'd..)
NATIONAL DEFENSE AND COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
Place: Faculty Hall, U. P.-Time: 9-12 A. M.
Chairinuxn, GEN. ToMAS MASCARDO; Secretary, MR. MARTiN P.
DE VEYRA
Speakers:
1. Gen. Jose Alejandrino-"'The Defenses of the Philippines"
2. Hon. Filemon Perez-"The Nationalization of Our Highways"
3. Discussion
4. Resume' of discussion by the Chairman
EDUCATIONAL SECTION
Place: Phil. Columbian Bldg.-Time: 9-12 A. M.
Chairman, DEAN FRANCIso BENITE; Secretary, PROF. ISIMOo
PANLASIGUI
Speakers:
1. Hon. Lope K. Santos-"The Vernacular as a Factor in National
Solidarity and Independence"
2. Pros. Rafael Palma-"The Role of the University of the Philippines in an Independent Philippines"
3. Dean Francisco Benitez-"Our Educational Policy in Relation to
Independence"
4. Discugsion,
5. Resume' of the discussion by the Chairman
I ~~ECONOMIC SECTION
Place: Little Theater, Rizal Hall, U. P.-Time: 9-12 A. M.
Chairman, HON. FRANCISCO ORTIGAS; Secretary, PROF. MARIANO
D. GANA
Speakers:
1. Don Leopoldo R. Aguinaldo-"-jForeign and Domestic Commerce
Under Independence"
2. Discussion of the tariff problem led by Under-Secretary Gomez,
Hon. Tomas Confesor and Mr. Cornelio Balmaceda.
3. Resume' of the discussion by the Chairman.