Philippine Presidents pt.2

Question 1

He served as vice president under Manuel Roxas. When he died in 1948, he became president.

Answer 1

Elpidio Quirino (April 17, 1948 – December 30, 1953)

Question 2

Hukbalahap guerrilla movement active during his presidency

Answer 2

Elpidio Quirino (April 17, 1948 – December 30, 1953)

Question 3

created Social Security Commission

Answer 3

Elpidio Quirino (April 17, 1948 – December 30, 1953)

Question 4

created Integrity Board to monitor graft and corruption

Answer 4

Elpidio Quirino (April 17, 1948 – December 30, 1953)

Question 5

Quezon City became capital of the Philippines in 1948

Answer 5

Elpidio Quirino (April 17, 1948 – December 30, 1953)

Question 6

presidency referred to as the Philippines’ “Golden Years” for its lack of corruption

Answer 6

Ramon Magsaysay (December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957)

Question 7

first president sworn into office wearing Barong Tagalog during inauguration

Answer 7

Ramon Magsaysay (December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957)

Question 8

established National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) among other agrarian reforms

Answer 8

Ramon Magsaysay (December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957)

Question 9

He secured revisions in the Bell Trade Act and was the first president to revise the US Military Bases agreement to bring it more in line with Philippine interests.

Answer 9

Ramon Magsaysay (December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957)

Question 10

Philippines was ranked second in Asia’s clean and well-governed countries during his presidency

Answer 10

Ramon Magsaysay (December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957)

Question 11

known for “Filipino First Policy,” which favored Filipino businesses over foreign investors
established the Austerity Program focusing on Filipino trade and commerce

Answer 11

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

Question 12

• known as the “Prince of Visayan Poets” and the “Bard from Bohol”
• cultural arts was revived during his term

Answer 12

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

Question 13

was the first president to have his remains buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani

Answer 13

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

Question 14

It was during his presidency that Independence Day was moved from July 4 to June 12, the date when General Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence in Cavite.

Answer 14

Diosdado Macapagal (December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1965)

Question 15

established the first Land Reform Law, allowing for the purchase of private farmland to be distributed in inexpensive, small lots to the landless

Answer 15

Diosdado Macapagal (December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1965)

Question 16

• signed the Minimum Wage Law
• created the Philippine Veteran’s Bank

Answer 16

Diosdado Macapagal (December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1965)

Question 17

He ruled under martial law (Sept. 22, 1972) and his dictatorship was known for its corruption and brutality.

Answer 17

Ferdinand Marcos (December 30, 1965 – February 25, 1986)

Question 18

the only president whose remains are interred inside a refrigerated crypt

Answer 18

Ferdinand Marcos (December 30, 1965 – February 25, 1986)

Question 19

• increased the size of Philippine military and armed forces
• by 1980 the Philippine GNP was four times greater than 1972
• by 1986 the Philippines was one of the most indebted countries in Asia

Answer 19

Ferdinand Marcos (December 30, 1965 – February 25, 1986)

Question 20

first woman to be president of the Philippines or any Asian country
* restored democracy

Answer 20

Corazon Aquino (February 25, 1986 – June 30, 1992)

Question 21

on the new 500-peso bill together with her husband Benigno Aquino

Answer 21

Corazon Aquino (February 25, 1986 – June 30, 1992)

Question 22

Received honors and awards including:
* 100 Women Who Shaped World History
* 20 Most Influential Asians of the 20th Century
* 65 Great Asian Heroes
* J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding

Answer 22

Corazon Aquino (February 25, 1986 – June 30, 1992)