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What was the primary purpose of taxation, as stated in the Philippine government?
Which president was successful in the Hukbalahap amnesty program?
What type of rice was introduced during the term of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.?
What is the principle of taxation that states that taxes should be based on ability to pay?
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What was the purpose of the Land Settlement Development Corporation (LASEDECO)?
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What was the purpose of the Republic Act No. 1199?
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Who succeeded Ferdinand Marcos Sr. as the President of the Philippines?
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What was the main focus of the 1987 Constitution?
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What was the primary task of the Malolos Congress?
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Which constitution was drafted during the Japanese Occupation?
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What is a key feature of the 1987 Constitution?
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What was the main purpose of the 1935 Constitution?
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What was the primary aim of the 1973 Constitution?
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Which of the following is a key feature of the 1987 Constitution related to agriculture?
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What was the main condition for granting government-purchased titles in the system introduced by the Americans?
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What was the outcome of the Japanese surrender in World War II?
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Which Republic was dissolved by Laurel in Nara, Japan?
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What was the main goal of the NARRA resettlement program?
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What was the result of the Agricultural Land Reform Code?
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Who drafted the Biak na Bato Constitution?
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What was the significance of the Malolos Constitution?
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Who played a significant role in the Philippines during the Pacific War?
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Study Notes
Land Registration
- The American system of land registration involved granting titles after survey completion and land ownership proof in court.
Japanese Occupation
- General Douglas MacArthur played a significant role in the Philippines during the Pacific war.
- World War II events:
- Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the atomic bomb.
- Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri.
- Dissolution of the Second Republic of the Philippines by Laurel in Nara, Japan.
3rd Republic
- Presidents: Roxas, Quirino, Magsaysay, Garcia, Macapagal, and first term of Marcos SR.
- Republic Act No. 34: Established a 70-30 sharing arrangement between tenant and landlord.
- NARRA resettlement program in Palawan and parts of Mindanao aimed to pacify rebels from the HUK movement by offering them land and homes.
- R.A. No. 3844, Agricultural Land Reform Code:
- Abolished share tenancy.
- Institutionalized leasehold.
- Invested rights of preemption and redemption for tenant farmers.
- Republic Act No. 1400: Land Reform Act provided for the acquisition of large tenanted rice and corn lands over 200 hectares if owned by individuals; 600 hectares if owned by corporations.
Constitution
- Biak na Bato Constitution (1897):
- Drafted by Isabelo Artacho and Félix Ferrer.
- Based on the first Cuban Constitution.
- Malolos Constitution:
- First republican constitution in Asia.
- Declared sovereignty resides exclusively in the people.
- Separated the church and state.
- 1935 Constitution:
- Fundamental law during the Commonwealth era and Third Republic.
- Prepared for independence from colonial rule.
- 1943 Constitution:
- Drafted during the Japanese Occupation.
- Granted limited independence under a puppet government.
- 1973 Constitution:
- Aimed at facilitating the transition to a parliamentary system of government.
- Instituted during Martial Law.
- 1987 Constitution:
- Fundamental law of the Philippines.
- Key features: Freedom from nuclear weapons, promotion of agrarian reform, and creation of the Commission on Human Rights.
Important Figures and Events
- Ferdinand Marcos Sr.: Placed the whole country under the land reform program, but restricted land reform scope to tenanted rice and corn lands.
- Elpidio Quirino: Established Republic Act No. 34.
- Ramon Magsaysay: Successfully implemented the Hukbalahap amnesty program and established the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA).
- Corazon Aquino: Led the 1987 Constitution and EDSA People Power Revolution.
Taxation
- Power to Taxation is an inherent power of the government to impose and collect taxes.
- Basic Principles of Taxation:
- Fiscal adequacy: Cover government expenses regardless of economic conditions.
- Equality or theoretical justice: Taxes based on ability to pay.
- Administrative feasibility: Clear, enforceable, and convenient for taxpayers.
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This quiz covers key events in Philippine history, including the land registration system introduced by the Americans, and significant events during World War II, such as the Japanese occupation and the destruction of Hiroshima.
