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Presidents of the Philippines and their Achievements and Contributions

Presidents of the Philippines and their Achievements and Contributions

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Presented To:Mam Ruthmarie Tubog and Classmates

General Emilio Aguinaldo(January 23, 1899 April 1, 1901)

Was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader of Chinese and Spanish descent. He played an instrumental role in Philippine independence during the Philippine Revolution against Spain and the Philippine-American War that resisted American occupation. He eventually pledged his allegiance to the US government. In the Philippines, Aguinaldo is considered to be the country's first and the youngest Philippine President.

Post-American EraIn 1950, President Elpidio Quirino appointed Aguinaldo as a member of the Council of State, where he served a full term. DeathAguinaldo died on February 6, 1964 ofcoronary thrombosis at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Quezon City. He was 94 years old. His remains are buried at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite.

Tejeros Convention and execution of BonifacioBonifacio refused to recognize the revolutionary government headed by Aguinaldo and attempted to reassert his authority, accusing the Aguinaldo faction of treason. At Aguinaldo's orders, Bonifacio and his brothers were arrested and, in a mock trial lasting one day, convicted of treason, and sentenced to death. After some vacillation, Aguinaldo initially commuted the death sentence. Andrs and Procopio were executed by firing squad on May 10, 1897 at Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite.

Contributions and Achievements:

First presidentYoungest president he became the countrys leader at age 28longest-lived president he died when he was 94 one of the active leaders of KKKSigned the Pact of Biak na BatoKnown as the President of the Revolutionary GovernmentHe fought against the Spanish and American to retain our independence

President of the Philippines

Manuel Luis Quezon (November 15, 1935 August 1, 1944) Notable facts about Manuel Luis Quezon is that, he is known as the Father of National Language. Quezon, was born in Calamba City, Laguna in the district of El Prncipe. His parents were Lucio Quezn (died 1898) and Mara Dolores Molina (June 7, 1840 1893), both of whom were Spanish-Mestizos

served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. He was the first Filipino to head a government of the Philippines, and is considered to have been the second president of the Philippines, after Emilio Aguinaldo (18971901).

Quezon fought for passage of the Tydings-McDuffie Act (1934), which provided for full independence for the Philippines 10 years after the creation of a constitution and the establishment of a Common wealth government that would be the forerunner of an independent republic8He ran for governor of Tayabas province in 1905.Death: August 19,1878-August 1, 1944 at age of 66 because of Tuberculosis.Contributions and Achievements :

first Senate president elected as President of the Philippinesfirst president elected through a national electionfirst president under the Commonwealthhe created National Council of Educationhe initiated womens suffrage in the Philippines during the Commonwealthhe made Tagalog / Filipino as the national language of the Philippineshe appears on the twenty-peso billhis body lies within the special monument on Quezon Memorial Circle4th Place, 1903 Bar Examinations


Jose P. Laurel (Oct. 14,1943 Aug 17, 1945)

Laurel was the third to sit at the office during Japanese occupation of World War II. He was the only Filipino president to have been shot outside of combat.was the president of the Second Philippine Republic, a Japanese puppet state when occupied during World War II, from 1943 to 1945.Laurel began his life in public service while a student, as a messenger in the Bureau of Forestry then as a clerk in the Code Committee tasked with the codification of Philippine laws

In 1925 he was elected to the Philippine Senate.Martial lawLaurel declared the country under martial law in 1944 through Proclamation No. 29, dated September 21 Martial law came into effect on September 22, 1944 at 9am..And ended September 23, 1944.

Death: March 9, 1891-November 6, 1959. Because of Heart attack..

Contributions and Achievements:he was considered as the legitimate president of the Philippineshe organized KALIBAPI (Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas).he declared Martial Law in 1944he and his family developed the establishment of Lyceum of the Philippines2nd Place, 1915 Bar Examinations


Sergio Osmea (August 1, 1944 May 28, 1946)

Sergio Osmea was the second president of the Commonwealth; he succeeded Quezon after his death.first Visayan to become President of the Philippines.He was the founder of the Nationalist Party and president of the Philippines(1944-1946)Quezon-Osmea rivalryOsmea were friends and classmates with Manuel Quezon .When the Jones Law was passed, Quezon was elected as Senate President and Osmea retained his post as Speaker.Born and died in September 9, 1878-October 19, 1961.

Contributions and Achievements:he was 65 when he became president making him the oldest president to hold officehe was the first Visayan to become presidenthe joined US Gen. Douglas McArthur in Leyte on October 20, 1944 starting the freedom of the Philippines from the Japanese during World War IIduring his time, the Philippine National Bank has been rehabilitated and the country joined the International Monetary Fundon his time, the Bell Trade Act was approved by the US CongressSergio Osmea appears on the 50 peso bill


Manuel Roxas (May 28, 1946 April 15, 1948)

Roxas was the fifth president of the Philippines overall but he was considered as the third and last president under the Commonwealth and the first of the Third Republic of the Philippines. He only sat in the office for 1 year, 10 months and 18 days.He was popularly known as the First President oftheThird Republic.he was elected (1941) to the Philippine Senate, but was unable to serve until 1945 because of the outbreak of World War II.Roxas served Commonwealth from May 28, 1946 to July 4, 1946 for short period of time.

First President of the Third Republic (19461948)Manuel Roxas' term as the President of the Commonwealth ended on the morning of July 4, 1946, when the Third Republic of the Philippines was inaugurated and independence from the United States proclaimed. The occasion, attended by some 300,000 people, was marked by the simultaneous lowering of the Stars and Stripes and raising of the National Flag, a 21-gun salute, and the pealing of church bells. Roxas then swore the Oath of Office as the first President of the new Republic.Death: January 1, 1892-April 15, 1948. Because of heart attack.Contributions and Achievements :

was inaugurated as the new and first president of the new Republic because the Philippines was finally free after the WW IIin his time, the country has started reconstruction from war damage and the Philippines started breathing without foreign ruleunder his term, the Philippine Rehabilitation Act and Philippine Trade Act laws were accepted by the congresshe is in the 100 peso bill


Elpidio Quirino(April 17,1948 Dec. 30, 1953)

He was the vice president at Roxas time. He became president when the president died in 1948.Quirino was elected as Senator from 1925 to 1931 representing the First Senatorial DistrictElpidio Quirino's six years as president were marked by notable postwar reconstruction, general economic gains, and increased economic aid from the United States.

On July 17, 1948, the Congress approved Republic Act No. 333, amending Commonwealth Act No. 502, declaringQuezon Citythe capital of thePhilippinesin place ofManila Nevertheless ,pending the official transfer of the government offices to the new capital site, Manila remained to be such for all effective purposed.Luis Taruc- Leader of HukbalahapIntegrity Board-To cope with the insistent clamor for government improvement and created the Integrity Board to reports of graft and corruption in high government places. Death: November 16, 1890-February 29, 1956. Because of heart attack.


under his term Hukbalahap movement was activehe created Social Security Commissionhe also created Integrity Board to monitor graft and corruptionin 1948, Quezon City was the capital of the Philippinespeso and dollar exchange rate at his time was 1 US = P2


Ramon Del Fierro Magsaysay(December 30, 1953 March 17,1957)

Was the seventh President of the Republic of the PhilippinesFrom 1942 to 1945, during World War II, he organized and led the guerrilla force that fought the Japanese. Man of the MassesHe is also called Monching.Death: August 31, 1907-March 17, 1957. Because of Plane crash in Mt. Pinatubo.

6 Reasons Why Ramon Magsaysay Was The Best President Ever:

1.His brilliant counterinsurgency efforts were unprecedented.-The Huk rebels were tracked down and their members surrendered one by one, culminating to Luis Tarucs arrest on May 17, 1954 during his time.2. He gave land to the landless.-He improved the land tenure system through theAgricultural Tenancy Act in 1954, which gave tenants the freedom to choose the system of tenancy under which they would want to work,and theLand Reform Act of 1955, which was passed to enhance landlord-tenant relations. Public lands were also distributed to qualified settlers.

3. He created a government of the people, by the people,for the people-Magsaysays most memorable achievement was his effort to earn back peoples trust to the government. Known as theThe Champion of the Common Man,Magsaysay would listen to the problems of the common taofor at least two to three times a week. In fact, he established thePresidential Complaints and Action Committee (PCAC) to make sure that the complaints of the masses were taken care of.4. He is a good role model for the youth.-Magsaysays up bringing holds the answer on why he turned out to be a man of principle, the young Ramon Magsaysay was trained to respect the elders and develop the virtues of humility, honesty, frugality, and love for hard work.5. He refused special treatment.-One of the reasons why President Magsaysay was so loved by the masses was the fact that he didnt think highly of himself. He earned peoples trust because of his humility and sincerity to address the needs of the ordinary citizens6. He banned nepotism and corruption.-Unpretentious, selfless, and completely uninterested in money, President Ramon Magsaysay had all the qualities that an ideal politician should have. -He hates nepotism and corruption.Nepotism-the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.Contributions and Achievements:

was a chairman of the Committee on Guerilla Affairswas the first president sworn into office wearing Barong Tagalog in his inaugurationhis presidency was referred as the Philippines Golden Years for it was the cleanest and zero-corruptionthe Philippines was ranked 2nd in Asias clean and well-governed countrieshe established National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) among his agrarian reforms


Carlos P. Garcia (March 18, 1957 December 30, 1961)

Carlos P. Garcia was the eight president of the Philippines and was a poet, teacher, and guerilla leader too. Born from Bohol, he was the vice president of Magsaysay and secretary of Foreign Affairs for 4 years. He became president when Magsaysay died in 1957.Father of the Filipino First PolicyDeath: November 4, 1896-June 14, 1971. Because of Heart attack.

LAWS AND PROGRAMS:Filipino First PolicyThis is the law that was passed by the Garcia administration, to give local businessmen more priority over foreign investors. The government sector would help local businessmen are entering industry that was filled with foreign competitors and give them aid and sometimes financial assistance. Products of Filipino businessmen were also preferred over foreign products.BohlenSerrano AgreementThe Bohlen-Serrano Agreement was the law that shortened the original 99 year lease of US bases here in the Philippines to 25 years, the agreement was renewable for periods only up to 5 years.Austerity ProgramThe Austerity Program was implemented by Garcia in order to curt the rampant graft and corruption within the country. The program centered on wise spending, industry, thrift, trustworthiness, integrity and honesty. He also urged people to avoid luxury items and to live a simple life and reminded government officials and employees corruption destroys the peoples trust in the government.Republic Cultural AwardsThe Garcia administration also put emphasis on cultural revival, due to the colonization of many countries he felt that the revival of the Filipino culture was needed. The award was given to Filipino artists, scientist, historians and writers.


he was known for Filipino First Policyhe established the Austerity Program focusing on Filipino trade and commercewas known as the Prince of Visayan Poets and the bard from Boholcultural arts was revived during his termwas the first president to have his remains buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani


Diosdado Macapagal (Dec. 30,1961 Dec. 30, 1965)

He was born in Lubao, Pampanga, Diosdado Macapagal is the father of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the 14th and second woman president of the Philippines. He was a lawyer and a professor.9th PresidentPoor Boy From LubaoDeath: September 28, 1910-December 30, 1961. Because of Pneumonia.

CONDITION OF THE PHILIPPINES

There were many uprisings against the Aquino administrationThere was a widespread of povertyGraft and corruption throughout the countryContinues to undergo the economic controls that had been in operation since 1948LAWS AND PROGRAMS:

Opened Malacanang to the Public; however it didnt last long because people started to only loft around.Dismissed Corruption in the government when the official couldnt justify his sudden acquisition of wealth.Changed the Date of the Philippine Independence from June 12 to July 4.Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963Abolished share tendency on rice and corn farmlands and establishment of a leasehold system where farmers would pay rentals to landlords instead of harvests.

the Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963 (Republic Act No. 3844) which provided for the purchase of private farmlands with the intention of distributing them in small lots to the landless tenants on easy term of payment. It is a major development in history of land reform in the Philippines,Independence Day-Macapagal appealed to nationalist sentiments by shifting the commemoration of Philippine independence day. On May 12, 1962, he signed a proclamation which declared Tuesday, June 12, 1962, as a special public holiday Minimum wage law is the body of law which prohibits employers from hiring employees or workers for less than a given hourly, daily or monthly minimum wage.

Contributions and Achievements:he established the first Land Reform Lawhe placed the Philippines currency peso, on the currency exchange markethe made June 12 1898 as the Philippines Independence Day.he signed the Minimum Wage Law.he signed the creation of the Philippine Veterans Bank


Ferdinand Marcos (Dec. 30, 1965 Feb. 25, 1986)Ferdinand Edralin Marcos was a lawyer and Senate President for 3 years. He was president for 21 years and only quit office after the People Power Revolution. He was one of the best and brightest presidents.Death: September 11, 1917-September 28, 1989. Because of Lupus.

CONDITION OF THE PHILIPPINESThere was a decrease of freedom and democracy during the second term of Ferdinand Marcos.Because of the developments (economically, industrially, and infrastructures) Marcos accomplished, there was a massive increase in tourism rates.The Marcoses established good relations with world leaders, therefore bringing the Philippines image to higher grounds. Foreign relations brought foreign investments in and made the economy boom. During this time, the ratio of the peso to a dollar is 1:1. However, the economy took a downturn during his second term and the prices of the market increased.Corruption allegations against the government and peoples oppositions to the laws Marcos brought about uprisings and reformation movements to oust the president. There was an increase in job opportunities but it declined eventually. In relation to this, huge economic accelerations from OFW remittances were occurring.

LAWS AND PROGRAMS:Martial Law(1972-1981)Martial Law was declared by Marcos to suppress the increasing civil discord and the threats of communist conquest. The declaration was initially granted by some sectors bit it eventually became unpopular to the people and the masses because of the human rights abuses by the military.

PROMISES DURING THE ELECTIONS: Reformation of International and Domestic Policies (Political, Social, Economical, and Legal Systems) Renovation of Roads, Buildings, Public Works and other Infrastructures Fix the judiciary systems of the Philippines Diminish, prevent, and attack the problem of the government regarding corruption Make the Philippines rise to greatness once moreThis nation can be great again. This I have said over and over. It is my articles of faith, and Divine Providence has willed that you and I can now translate this faith into deeds. Economic Development and Good Government


he was the first president to win a second termhe declared Martial Law on Sept. 22, 1972he increased the size of Philippine military and armed forcesin 1980, GNP was 4 times greater than 1972in 1986, the Philippines was one of the most indebted countries in Asiahe built more schools, roads, bridges, hospitals and infrastructures than all former presidents did combinedis the only president whose remains interred inside a refrigerated crypt


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