Philippine Presidents Flashcards
He was the first president of the Philippines
Emilio Aguinaldo
This president belonged to the Magdalo faction of the Katipunan
Emilio Aguinaldo
When did Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim Philippine Independence
June 12, 1898
He was the first president of the Commonwealth government
Manuel Quezon
He was known as the father of social justice
Manuel Quezon
He was known as the father of filipino national language (ama ng wika)
Manuel Quezon
This president pushed for women’s right to vote (suffrage)
Manuel Quezon
He was known as the puppet president during the Japanese occupation
Jose P. Laurel
This president pushed for the Filipinization of the Catholic Church
Jose P. Laurel
He was the first Visayan president
Sergio Osmena
He was the shortest-serving president (two years)
Sergio Osmena
This president accompanied US Gen. Douglas McArthur in the landing of US forces at Leyte
Sergio Osmena
He was the third and last president of the commonwealth government
Manuel Roxas
He was the first president of the Third Philippine Republic (once US ceded sovereignty to the PH)
Manuel Roxas
He was the first president of the Philippine REPUBLIC Government
Manuel Roxas
He was the first Ilocano president
Elpidio Quirino
This president created the Social Security Commission
Elpidio Quirino
This president was known as the “Man of the Masses”
Ramon Magsaysay
This president was an automobile mechanic by profession
Ramon Magsaysay
This president believed that “those who have less in life, deserve more.”
Ramon Magsaysay
This president made Malacanang as the “House of the People”
Ramon Magsaysay
This president created RA 1425 (Rizal Law)
Ramon Magsaysay
This president died in a plane crash at Mt. Manunggal in Cebu.
The plane was named Mt. Pinatubo
Ramon Magsaysay
This president created the “Filipino first” policy.
Carlos P. Garcia
This president created the Austerity program
Carlos P. Garcia
This president was known as the “Incorruptible President”
Diosdado Macapagal
This president changed our independence day from July 4 (US) to June 12 (PH)
Diosdado Macapagal
This president abolished the land tenancy act
Diosdado Macapagal
This president changed the text used in certificates to Filipino
Diosdado Macapagal
This president was known as the “Strongman of the Philippines”
Ferdinand Marcos Sr.