M1 Flashcards
- First Pressident of the First Philippine Republic
- Revolutionary leader
- Led the Filipinos during war
- The newly established republic faced immense challanges in building its economy
- Entrepreneural activities was likely focused on survival and basic necessities .
EMILIO AGUINALDO
Emilio Agunaldo’s Stablishment of Government Departments
- Department of Navy
- Department of Commerence
- Department of Agriculture and Manufacturing
Aguinaldo’s National Loan For Economic Stability
National loan of 20 million pesos repayable for 40 years 6% annual interest rate
Aguinaldo’s Issuance of National Currency
- Introduced banknotes in denomination of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 and 100 pesos.
- Minted 2 centavo copper coin to facilitate trade and commerence.
Aguinaldo’s Challanges Due to Conflict
- Philippine - American War
- Disrupted economic activities
- Obstructed growth of local industries and entrepreneurship
- Second President of the First Philippine Republic
- First Pressident of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
- Key figure on the country’ s path to independence
- Focus on nation - building and economic development
- Promoting industrialization and diversification of the economy
- Entrepreneur began to take shape with focus on local industries and import substitution
MANUEL L QUEZON
Quezon’s Promoting on economic protectionism
Implementing policies favoring Filipino entrepreneurs
- Establishment of National Economic Council
- Advice on economic and financial matters
- Industrial promotion
- Investment strategies
- Entrepreneurship development
- Who enacted laws establishing a minimum wage, an 8 hours workday.
- Tenency reforms to protect farmers
MANUEL L QUEZON
Quezon’s Infrastructure Development
- Road
- Bridge
- Public market
Emilio Aguinaldo and Manuel Quezon Era
- Early stages on nation building
- Focus on establishing political and economical institution
- Limited industrial development
- Agricultural economy
- Entrepreneurship was likely focus on agriculture, trade, and small scale manufacturing
Major Shift in Economy During Aguinaldo and Quezon
Spanish Colonial Rule:
Grappling on challenges of independence
American Influence:
Introduction of modern business practices and infrastructure
Mushrooming business during Emilio Aguinaldo and Manuel Quezon
- Growth in agricultural exportation oriented businesses
- nascent domestic trade