Presidents of the Philippines

Inocencio, Salve Regina S. WF 1100-1230 BSCA 2-2 work on 6, 2013 chairwomans of the Philippine body politic chairman Birthday Native Land Term of purpose AKA/ Alias Distinction Greatest Achievement/ Legacy Downfall Cause of Death Remarks 1. Emilio Aguinaldo March 22, 1869 Kawit, Cavite January 20,1899April 1,1901 Heneral Miong * He was the youngest (at age 28) to have become the provinces preside * The longest-lived causation hot seat (having survived to age 94) * Gained the freedom of the Philippines from the Spaniards. The Philippines first President * The invasion of the Americans (February 6, 1964 )Coronary thrombosis * He is still a good president of the Philippines thus far though there atomic number 18 lots of controversies about him. He did his best to protect his people from the invaders. 2. Manuel L. Quezon August 19, 1878 Baler, Aurora November 15, 1935-August 1, 1944 Nonong * He is the president of theCommonwealth of the Philippines * Father of theNational Langua ge * He appears on the Philippine twenty peso bill (August 1, 1944)Tuberculosis * He did a great job to mend the economy. 3. Jose P. Laurel March 9, 1891 Tanauan, Batangas December 4, 1942 October 14, 1943 JPL * The puppet president of the Philippines. He was controlled by the Japanese in heading the country * He was selected, by the National Assembly, under vigorous Japanese influence, to serve as President. * He violated his Oath of Office and headed an illegal government of the Philippines. (November 6, 1959)Unspecified * I cannot say that Laurel is a good leader in the country because there be many wrong doings that he did. He was also been accused as a traitor. 4. Sergio Osmena September 9, 1878 Cebu City, Cebu August 1, 1944-May 28, 1946 SO * The firstVisayan to become President of the Philippines. * Founder ofNacionalista Party * Together with Manuel Roxas, Pres. Sergio Osmena went on a mission to the US to ask for the Philippines independence. The mission was called O SROX. The Philippines was granted its independence. (19 October 1961)Unspecified * Despite of the war, Osmena was still brave to fight for the Philippines. He didnt leave his countrymen in the fight. He also did rehabilitations in order to reserve the Philippines from war. 5. Manuel Roxas January 1, 1892 Capiz, Capiz May 28, 1946-April 15, 1948 Manoling * The first president of the independentThird Republic of the Philippines * Ratification of the Bell Trade Act * The Inclusion of the Parity amendment in the constitution * The signing of the 1947 Military Bases Agreement * The enactment of Hare Hawes cutting constabulary in 1932 Tydings Mcduffie Act which led to the granting of the Philippine independence on July 04, 1946 (April 15, 1948)Heart attack * His term only last 1 year 10 months and 18 days.But even though he only served short, he managed to contribute in rescuing the country from its dire economic straits. He has he trait of agood leader. 6. Elpidio R.Quirino Novemb er 16, 1890 Vigan, Ilocos Sur April 17, 1948-December 30, 1953 Pidiong * Hydroelectric proposal in Lanao * The establishment of PACSA * He signed the Magna Carta of Labor and Minimum Wage Law * Amnesty for the Huks The Quirino administration was generally challenged by theHukbalahaps, who ransacked towns and barrios (February 29, 1956)Hart Failure * He was marked notable with reconstruction and economic gain But, his administration tainted by widespread corruption. 7.Ramon Magsaysay August 31, 1907 Iba, Zambales December 30, 1953-March 17, 1957 Monching * He was the first Philippine President born during the 20th century. * His administration was considered one of the cleanest and most corruption-free his presidency was cited as the Philippines Golden familys * He led the foundation of theSoutheast Asia Treaty establishmentalso known as the Manila Pact of 1954 * He is the first Philippine president to wear a barong tagalog in his inauguration (March 17, 1957)Plane crash * He brought back the trust of the Filipinos to the government and militaries by proving integrity I his term.He is a good man to all. 8. Carlos P. Garcia November 4, 1896 Talibon, Bohol March 18, 1957-December 30, 1961 CPG * Heexercised theFilipino First Policy * He acted on the BohlenSerrano Agreement * Initiated the The Austerity Program (June 14, 1971)Heart attack * He believes that the government should no longer would tolerate the dominance of foreign interests in the national economy. Because of this the country learned to stand on its own. 9.Diosdado Macapagal September 28, 1910 Lubao, Pampanga December 30, 1961-December 30, 1965 Dado * He introduced the countrys firstland reform legal philosophy * He placed the peso on the free currency exchange market * He shifted the countrys observance of Independence Day from July 4 to June 12. (April 21, 1997)Heart failure,pneumoniaandrenalcomplications * He focused on suppressing graft and corruption in the country. He also pursue the agricultural land reform code of 1963. And this favored the farmers.This does mean he is for the masses. 10. Ferdinand E. Marcos September 11, 1917 Sarrat,Ilocos Norte December 30, 1965-February 25, 1986 Macoy * The dictator who proclaimed martial law * He proclaimed martial law and reigned 20 years as the President of the Philippines * Laws written by Marcos are still in force and in effect. Corruption, political mismanagement, assassination of Benigno Ninoy Aquino Jr. (September 28, 1989)Kidney failure * Marcos term is worst.His administration was marred by massive corruption, political repression, and human rights violations. He is a selfish and greedy leader. 11. Maria Corazon C. Aquino January 25, 1933 Paniqui, Tarlac February 25, 1986- June 30, 1992 Cory * She uses a yellow ribbon as a symbol of democracy. * The first female president of the Philippines and in Asia * She was named Woman of the Year by the Time Magazine in 1986 * Mother of Philippine Democracy * Coup attempts , natural disaster like the erruption of the Mt.Pinatubo, the earthquake in Luzon, the typhoon Uring and it is also n her term where MV Dona Paz sank (August 1, 2009)Colon Cancer * Despite the fact that she doesnt have any learning about politics, she still runs for the democracy. She is a fearless and selfless woman. 12. Fidel V. Ramos March 18, 1928 Lingayen, Pangasinan June 30, 1992-June 30, 1998 Eddie * He state his support for reinstating the death penalty * It is in his term the Philippines experienced rapid economic growth and expansion * He signed into lawRepublic Act 7636-Anti-Subversion Law. * 1997 Asian Financial Crisis (March 18, 1928- Present) * As a result of his hands-on approach to the economy, the Philippines were dubbed by various internationally asAsias Next stinting Tiger. He is a hard- working man and appropriate to be a leader. 13. Joseph E. Estrada April 19, 1937 Tondo, Manila June 30, 1998 January 20, 2001 Erap * He is an actor before becoming t he President of the Philippines * He declared an all-out-war against theMoro Islamic Liberation Front * Jueteng case * Jose Pidal issue (April 19, 1937- Present) * Estrada is a brave man.A fighter against those people who are enemy of the country. But, he is not also that soaring leader. Still there are controversies about corruption and gambling. 14. Gloria M. Arroyo April 5, 1947 Lubao, Pampanga January 20, 2001 June 30, 2010 Ate Glo * She focuses on infrastructures like the Clark,rehabilitation of NLEX and SLEX, MRT/ LRT extension and the PNR * Tourist industry boost in her term * electoral sabotage * Corruption (April 5, 1947- Present) * She is not the model of a person with integrity.Her family especially her husband took money from the governments income. Yes she have many deeds to improve infrastructures but she is no good as a president. 15. Benigno Aquino III February 8, 1960 Manila June 30, 2010- present Noynoy * Came from the family who contributed to gain the democra cy of the people from Marcos. * He signedExecutive grade No. 9, eorganizing the Presidential Commission on theVisiting Forces Agreement * HesignedProclamation No. 3, declaring November 23, 2010, as a national day of retrospection for the victims in theMaguindanao massacre. * Implemented Executive Order 7 which suspends the privileges of executives of 122 Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs). (February 8, 1960- Present) * Aquino is walking in the shoes of his parents. He is cleaning the government from corruption and modify the economy. But, despite of this many are still not satisfied with his performance