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Emilio Aguinaldo (1898-1901)
• First elected president of the Philippines.
• Chosen president of the revolutionary government.
• Significant factor on defeating regulars from famous battles at Kawit & Imus Cavite.
• Remembered for the proclamation of Philippine independence.
• Co-founder of the Malolos Republic.
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Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944)
• The principal architect of Philippine Independence.
• Emerged as the acknowledged leader of Philippine politics.
• Instrumental part in obtaining passage in 1916 of the Jones Act.
• Reorganized the islands' military defense with Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
• Served as a member of the Pacific War Council.
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Sergio Osmena Sr. (1944-1946)
• Founder of the Nationalista Party.
• Founder of Cebu's Spanish newspaper "El Nuevo Dia" (New Day), 1890.
• elected delegate to the Philippine National Assembly (1907).
• Became speaker of the House of Representatives in (1916).
• Served the Philippines for 40 years of honesty and faith.
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Jose P. Laurel (1943-1945)
• One of the high ranking government officials left in the Philippines during the Pearl Harbor.
• Laurel's Presidency overshadowed his achievements in the pre-war struggle for independence.
• Advocated of women's suffrage.
• Sponsored of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution.
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Manuel A. Roxas (1946-1948)
• Elected to the Philippine House of Representatives in (1922).
• Serve as Speaker of the House and a member of the Council of State.
• Accepted terms of aid, trade, and military cooperation of the United States.
• His administration was marred by graft and corruption.
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Elpidio Quirino (1948-1953)
• Member of the Philippine independence mission to Washington, D.C.
• Outlined two avowed objectives: regain faith and confidence in government and restore peace.
• Marked by notable postwar reconstruction, economic gains, and increased economic aid from U.S.
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Ramon Magsaysay (1907-1957)
• Popularly known as "The Guy".
• Endeared himself to the Filipino masses by giving them easier access to the office.
• Administration launched major programs of land reform, social welfare, and public works.
• Regarded him principally as the president whose heart truly bled for the common man.
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Carlos P. garcia (1957-1961)
• Active in the resistance movement during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in WW II.
• Participated in the formulation of the governing laws and policies of UN.
• Instrumental in pursuing and implementing the "Filipino First" policy.
• Campaigned and adhered to a program of austerity.
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Diosdado Macapagal (1961-1965)
• Served as second secretary to the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC.
• Worked to suppress graft and corruption and to stimulate the Philippine economy.
• Placed the peso in the free currency-exchange market.
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Ferdinand E. Marcos (1965-1986)
• Uplift the economic and social condition of all the people using hard-work and self-reliance.
• His first term was innovative and inspirational.
• Embarked a huge infrastructure program & steered the diplomacy during a period of transition.
• Declared martial law on September 21, 1972.
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Corazon C. Aquino (1986-1992)
• First woman president of the Republic of the Philippines.
• Proclaimed a constitution and soon thereafter appointed a commission to write a new constitution.
• She faced an ongoing outcry over economic injustice.
• Support of the people which was called People's Power pushed her to candidate against Marcos.
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Fidel v. Ramos (1992-1998)
• Aim to uplift the Philippines as a newly industrialized country by the year 2000.
• Emphasizes for the reconciliation and gives amnesty for the rebels who are willing to surrender.
• Intensify to complete the Program such as; school buildings, roads and bridges.
• He also country wide development, country's infrastructure program for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
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Joseph "Erap" Estrada (1998-2000)
• Estrada entered politics when he ran for Mayor of San Juan in 1968.
• Named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in Public Administration.
• He is the Founder and President of the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation.
• He sponsored several bills for the protection and promotion of indigenous cultural communities.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2000-Present)
• Daughter of the late President Diosdado Macapagal.
• Won with 12.7 million votes, the most number of votes for Vice-President in history.
• Filed over 400 Senate Bills and Resolutions.
• Selected Woman of the Year by the Catholic Educaiton Association of the Philippines.
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