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The 13th President of the Philippines, Joseph Ejercito Estrada, was born on ______.
The 13th President of the Philippines, Joseph Ejercito Estrada, was born on ______.
April 19, 1937
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President, was born in ______.
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President, was born in ______.
San Juan, Rizal
The 15th President, Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino III, was also known as ______.
The 15th President, Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino III, was also known as ______.
Noynoy
Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th President, was born in ______.
Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th President, was born in ______.
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The 17th President of the Philippines is Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., commonly referred to as ______.
The 17th President of the Philippines is Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., commonly referred to as ______.
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Joseph Ejercito Estrada established the National ______ Commission.
Joseph Ejercito Estrada established the National ______ Commission.
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The 14th President implemented the Expanded Value Added ______.
The 14th President implemented the Expanded Value Added ______.
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Benigno Aquino III negotiated a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic ______ Front.
Benigno Aquino III negotiated a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic ______ Front.
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Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. was born on September 28, 1910 in ______, Philippines.
Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. was born on September 28, 1910 in ______, Philippines.
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Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. imposed ______ law in 1972.
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. imposed ______ law in 1972.
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Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino was the first ______ president of the Philippines.
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino was the first ______ president of the Philippines.
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Fidel Valdez Ramos is known as ______ or Eddie.
Fidel Valdez Ramos is known as ______ or Eddie.
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Diosdado Macapagal introduced the country’s first land reform ______.
Diosdado Macapagal introduced the country’s first land reform ______.
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Maria Corazon Aquino led the ______ Power Revolution in February 1986.
Maria Corazon Aquino led the ______ Power Revolution in February 1986.
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Ferdinand Marcos built the ______ Center of the Philippines complex.
Ferdinand Marcos built the ______ Center of the Philippines complex.
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Fidel Ramos was the first ______ president of the Philippines.
Fidel Ramos was the first ______ president of the Philippines.
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Study Notes
Philippine Presidents (9-17)
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Diosdado Macapagal:
- Introduced first land reform law
- Moved peso to free exchange market
- Liberalized foreign exchange and imports
- Changed Philippine Independence Day from July 4th to June 12th.
- Implemented Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963.
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Ferdinand Marcos:
- Signed Presidential Decree No. 633 (first national women's machinery)
- Imposed martial law in 1972
- Developed the Cultural Center of the Philippines, San Juanico Bridge, Philippine International Convention Center, and the Philippine Heart Center.
- Utilized foreign loans for projects
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Corazon Aquino:
- Led the People Power Revolution in 1986, removing Marcos from power
- First female president
- Restored democracy
- Introduced the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)
- Established the Commission on Human Rights
- Advocated for women's rights
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Fidel Ramos:
- First Protestant president
- First Christian Democrat elected
- Instrumental in the Second EDSA Revolution, removing Joseph Estrada.
- Implemented Pilipinas 2000, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), National Unification Commission (NUC), Oplan Alis Disease
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Joseph Estrada:
- Chaired the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission (PACC)
- Ran for president in 1998 with the slogan "Erap Para Sa Mahirap" (Erap for the Poor)
- Established the National Anti-Poverty Commission
- Promoted the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)
- Supported the Rice Sufficiency Program
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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo:
- Implemented the Expanded Value Added Tax (EVAT)
- Created the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
- Achieved over 7% annual economic growth by the end of her term
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Benigno Aquino III:
- Experienced significant economic growth, earning the Philippines the title of a "Rising Tiger" economy.
- Negotiated peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), promising autonomy in Southern Mindanao.
- Led anti-corruption efforts, filing cases against corrupt officials, including former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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Rodrigo Duterte:
- Implemented a "War on Drugs"
- Supported the "Build! Build! Build!" Program (infrastructure investment)
- Spearheaded the ratification or other implementation of Train Act of 1997
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.:
- Signed the Maharlika Investment Fund (RA No. 11954)
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Test your knowledge on the significant contributions and events related to Philippine Presidents Diosdado Macapagal, Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, and Fidel Ramos. This quiz covers important reforms, legislation, and historical milestones during their presidencies. Prepare to explore the impact of these leaders on Philippine history.
