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.

356 INDEPENDENCE CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS
III. FEBRUARY 23, 1930
Sectional Meetings
ECONOMIC SECTON
Place: Little Theater, Rizal Hall, U. P.-Time: 9-12 A. M.
Chairman, HON. RAM6N FERNANDEZ; Secretary, PROF. MARIANO GANA
Speakers:
1. Director Conrado Benitez-"Why the Filipinos Have Neglected
Business Pursuits"
2. Hon. Miguel Unson-"The Possible Budget of the Future Philippine Republic"
3. Hon. Rafael Alunan-"Our Economic Problems in Case of Independence"
4. Discussion of possible taxation under a republic led by Senator
Quirino and Representative Festin
5. Resume of discussion by the Chairman
POLITICAL SECTION (GOVERNMENTAL PROBLEMS)
Place: Faculty Hall, U. P.-Time: 9-12 A. M.,Chairman, HON. JUAN SUMULONG; Secretary, PROF. QUIRINO
E. AUSTRIA
Speakers:
1. Hon. Jose P. Laurel-"Our Provincial and Municipal Governments under an Independent Philippines"
2. Hon. Jose Abad Santos-"The Future of Our Administration of
Justice"
3. Hon. Honorio Ventura-"The Keeping of Law and Order in Our
Municipalities"
4. Discussion
-5. Resum6 of discussion by the Chairman
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SECTION
Place: Philippine Columbian Bldg.-Time: 9-12 A. M.
Chairman, JUDGE MARIANO H. DE JOYA; Secretary, DR. BERNABE
B. AFRICA
Speakers:
1. Hon. Felipe Agoncillo-"Our Negotiations for Independence in
1898-1899"
2. Don Pedro Aunario-"Our Neighbors in the Far East"
3. Discussion on the possible guaranties of independence led by the
Chairman
4. Resume of discussion by the Chairman