Early life and career Manuel Roxas was born on January 1, 1892 in Capiz, Capiz, a city that was renamed in his honor, to Rosario Acuña. His father, Gerardo Roxas, died before he was born.
Isinilang si Roxas noong Enero 1, 1892 sa lungsod na ipinangalan sa kanya nang siya ay mamatay, ang Lungsod ng Roxas sa lalawigan ng Capiz. Sina Gerardo Roxas at Rosario Acuna ang kanyang mga magulang.