Tomas Morato

Tomás Eduardo Morató Bernabéu (Spanish: [toˈmas eˈðwaɾðo moɾaˈto βeɾnaˈβew]; July 4, 1887 – March 6, 1965) was a Spanish-born Filipino businessman and politician of Valencian ethnicity and full-blooded Spanish descent who became Mayor of Calauag, Quezon before he became the first Quezon City Mayor from 1939 to 1942.

His father was a ship captain who sailed from Spain to the Philippines and frequently stopped at the coastal town of Calauag, Tayabas.

[3] Morató was a leader full of energy, taking difficult tasks that hinders growth and progress of the new city.

Even though his administration faced low funds, it was able to create a network of new roads, and maintenance of satisfactory health conditions.

The sponsors of this musical piece were the officials and members of the Cubao Women's Club headed by Morató's wife.

President Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944) climbs up the grand staircase of Malacañan Palace with aide-de-camp Col. Manuel Nieto and Presidential Guard Battalion Commander Col. Manzano.