Philippine History: Post-Martial Law Era
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What was the location of the assassination of Ninoy and Rolando Galman?

  • Supreme Court
  • Manila International Airport (correct)
  • The Court of Appeals
  • Manila South Cemetery
  • How many days of mourning were declared after the assassination of Ninoy?

  • 9 days (correct)
  • 7 days
  • 11 days
  • 5 days
  • Who was the chairman of the Fernando Commission?

  • Luciano Salazar
  • Corazon Agrava
  • Andres Narvasa
  • Enrique Fernando (correct)
  • What was the reason for the creation of the Agrava Fact-finding Board?

    <p>To appease public outrage and blame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the chairman of the Agrava Fact-finding Board?

    <p>Corazon Agrava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the composition of the Agrava Fact-finding Board?

    <p>A mix of retired Court of Appeals Justice and civilians from different sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Fernando Commission?

    <p>It was dissolved due to public criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the assassination of Ninoy for the Marcos regime?

    <p>It led to the regime's loss of legitimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the event that prompted Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin to issue an appeal for public support to the coup plotters?

    <p>The threat posed to the coup plotters who had taken refuge inside Camp Aguinaldo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the radio station set up by June Keithley to support the coup plotters?

    <p>Radyo Bandido</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary who supported the coup plotters?

    <p>Gen. Fidel Ramos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Corazon Aquino have her elementary schooling?

    <p>St. Scholastica College in Manila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the event that began on February 22, 1986?

    <p>A coup d'etat against the Marcos regime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Corazon Aquino born?

    <p>Paniqui, Tarlac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Corazon Aquino's husband?

    <p>Benigno Aquino Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the prominent political clan that Corazon Aquino hailed from?

    <p>The Cojuanco clan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason behind the economic downfall of the Philippines during Marcos' regime?

    <p>Lack of oversight and accountability in government spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 1980 lifting of Martial Law by Marcos?

    <p>It did not affect the economy's downward spiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of Marcos' profligate spending for projects?

    <p>The external debt increased exponentially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Philippine parliament or Batasang Pambansa under Marcos' regime?

    <p>It was a stamp pad of Marcos' whims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the quote from John Locke suggesting about the people's behavior?

    <p>They will tolerate mistakes and abuses until they reach a breaking point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that contributed to the Filipinos' readiness for revolution?

    <p>The excesses and abuses of the regime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the state of the economy during Marcos' regime, despite the numerous projects built?

    <p>It was plagued by dishonest spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the external debt rising from $2.3 billion in 1970 to over $17.2 billion in 1980?

    <p>It was a consequence of Marcos' profligate spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the coup d'etat aimed at toppling Marcos?

    <p>It was foiled and Marcos remained in power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 'L' sign and the color yellow during the revolution?

    <p>They were proof of the people's choice for Cory Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the target of the foiled coup d'etat?

    <p>Ferdinand Marcos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution?

    <p>Cory Aquino became the president of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the key figures involved in the foiled coup d'etat?

    <p>Gregorio Honasan, Juan Ponce Enrile, and Fidel Ramos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the joint session of the US Congress in 1986?

    <p>It was a meeting where Cory Aquino delivered a historic speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the people's chanting of 'Cory, Cory' during the revolution?

    <p>They were declaring their preference for Cory Aquino as president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution?

    <p>It was an extraordinary feat that ousted a dictator through the sheer will of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary concerns with the infrastructure projects built during Marcos' presidency?

    <p>The burden of paying for them through taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern with how leaders spend money on infrastructures?

    <p>They may be irresponsible and corrupt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of referencing 'People Power' in this context?

    <p>It was a movement that opposed Marcos' presidency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern with the emergence of dictatorship?

    <p>It may undermine civil liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of referencing historical figures like Aquino and Marcos?

    <p>To provide context for the discussion on governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of income taxes in this context?

    <p>They are used to fund infrastructure projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of referencing 'civil liberties' in this context?

    <p>They are a fundamental human right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern with corrupt leaders?

    <p>They may irresponsibly spend people's money</p> Signup and view all the answers

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