Presidents of the Philippine Republic Flashcards
Who was inaugurated as the first President of the independent Republic of the Philippines on July 4, 1946?
Manuel Roxas.
Who succeeded Manuel Roxas as president?
Elpidio Quirino.
Who did Ramon Magsaysay defeat to become president?
Elpidio Quirino.
What major group did Roxas and Quirino have to deal with during their presidencies?
Hukbalahap.
Who was the Secretary of Defense that put down the Hukbalahap?
Ramon Magsaysay.
Who became president after Magsaysay’s death in 1957?
Carlos Garcia.
Which president declared June 12 as Independence Day?
Diosdado Macapagal.
Who was the guest of honor during the first Independence Day celebrations in 1962?
Emilio Aguinaldo.
What year did the People Power Revolution occur, resulting in Marcos’s ousting?
1986.
Who became president in 1992 and advocated for national reconciliation?
Fidel Ramos.
Who became president after Estrada’s ouster in 2001?
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Who became president in 2010 and focused on anti-corruption efforts?
Benigno Aquino III.
What was Rodrigo Duterte known for when he won the presidency in 2016?
His strong anti-drug stance.
