Presidents of the Philippines and

their Achievements and

Contributions

Presented To:
Mam Ruthmarie Tubog
and Classmates

Presented By:
Group II

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 Era
In 1950, President Elpidio Quirino appointed
Aguinaldo as a member of the Council of State,
where he served a full term.
Death
Aguinaldo died on February 6, 1964
of coronary 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

Bonifacio
Bonifacio 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 president
Youngest president he became the countrys leader at age 28
longest-lived president he died when he was 94
one of the active leaders of KKK
Signed the Pact of Biak na Bato
Known as the President of the Revolutionary Government
He 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 TydingsMcDuffie 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 republic

 He 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
Philippines
first president elected through a national election
first president under the Commonwealth
he created National Council of Education
he initiated womens suffrage in the Philippines
during the Commonwealth
he made Tagalog / Filipino as the national
language of the Philippines
he appears on the twenty-peso bill
his body lies within the special monument on
Quezon Memorial Circle
4th Place, 1903 Bar Examinations

President of the Philippines

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 law
Laurel 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 9 am..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 Philippines
he organized KALIBAPI (Kapisanan sa
Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas).
he declared Martial Law in 1944
he and his family developed the establishment of
Lyceum of the Philippines
2nd Place, 1915 Bar Examinations

President of the Philippines

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 rivalry
Osmea 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 office
he was the first Visayan to become president
he joined US Gen. Douglas McArthur in Leyte on
October 20, 1944 starting the freedom of the
Philippines from the Japanese during World War II
during his time, the Philippine National Bank has
been rehabilitated and the country joined the
International Monetary Fund
on his time, the Bell Trade Act was approved by the
US Congress
Sergio Osmea appears on the 50 peso bill

President of the Philippines

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
of theThird 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 II
in his time, the country has started
reconstruction from war damage and the
Philippines started breathing without
foreign rule
under his term, the Philippine
Rehabilitation Act and Philippine Trade Act
laws were accepted by the congress
he is in the 100 peso bill

President of the Philippines

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 District
Elpidio 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, declaring Quezon City the capital of
the Philippines in place of Manila 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 Hukbalahap
Integrity 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.

Contributions and Achievements:

under his term Hukbalahap movement was
active
he created Social Security Commission
he also created Integrity Board to monitor
graft and corruption
in 1948, Quezon City was the capital of
the Philippines
peso and dollar exchange rate at his time
was 1 US = P2

President of the Philippines

Ramon Del Fierro Magsaysay

(December 30, 1953 March 17,1957)

Was the seventh President of the

Republic of the Philippines
From 1942 to 1945, during World
War II, he organized and led the
guerrilla force that fought the
Japanese.
Man of the Masses
He 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
the Agricultural Tenancy Act in 1954, which gave
tenants the freedom to choose the system of tenancy
under which they would want to work, and the Land
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 the The Champion of the Common
Man, Magsaysay would listen to the problems of the
common tao for at least two to three times a week.
In fact, he established the Presidential 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 citizens
6. 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
Affairs
was the first president sworn into office wearing
Barong Tagalog in his inauguration
his presidency was referred as the Philippines
Golden Years for it was the cleanest and zerocorruption
the Philippines was ranked 2nd in Asias clean and
well-governed countries
he established National Resettlement and
Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) among his
agrarian reforms

President of the Philippines

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 Policy
Death: November 4, 1896-June 14,
1971. Because of Heart attack.

LAWS AND PROGRAMS:

Filipino First Policy
This 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 Agreement
The 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 Program
The 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 Awards
The 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.

Contributions and Achievements:

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

President of the Philippines

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 President
Poor Boy From Lubao
Death: September 28, 1910December 30, 1961. Because of
Pneumonia.

CONDITION OF THE PHILIPPINES

There were many uprisings against the
Aquino administration
There was a widespread of poverty
Graft and corruption throughout the
country
Continues to undergo the economic
controls that had been in operation since
1948

LAWS 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 1963
Abolished 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 Law
he placed the Philippines currency peso,
on the currency exchange market
he made June 12 1898 as the Philippines
Independence Day.
he signed the Minimum Wage Law.
he signed the creation of the Philippine
Veterans Bank

President of the Philippines

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, 1917September 28, 1989. Because of
Lupus.

CONDITION OF THE PHILIPPINES

There 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 more
This 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

Contributions and Achievements:

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

President of the Philippines