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Which president of the Philippines was known for the slogan 'Philippines 2000'?
Which president of the Philippines was known for the slogan 'Philippines 2000'?
What was the significant event that took place on February 7, 1986, involving Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Corazon Aquino?
What was the significant event that took place on February 7, 1986, involving Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Corazon Aquino?
Who was the first president of the Third Republic of the Philippines?
Who was the first president of the Third Republic of the Philippines?
Which president's anti-drugs campaign was known as 'Oplan Tokhang'?
Which president's anti-drugs campaign was known as 'Oplan Tokhang'?
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What term describes a sudden illegal action using violence to overthrow an existing government?
What term describes a sudden illegal action using violence to overthrow an existing government?
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Which document, presented to President Corazon C. Aquino on October 15, 1986, serves as the present Constitution of the Philippines?
Which document, presented to President Corazon C. Aquino on October 15, 1986, serves as the present Constitution of the Philippines?
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Who enacted the 'Sin Tax Law' in the Philippines?
Who enacted the 'Sin Tax Law' in the Philippines?
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Who was known as 'The Poor Boy from Lubao' and promised peace and prosperity for Filipinos?
Who was known as 'The Poor Boy from Lubao' and promised peace and prosperity for Filipinos?
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Which of these was not a primary concern during the Commonwealth Government transition period?
Which of these was not a primary concern during the Commonwealth Government transition period?
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What are the two chambers of the legislative body during the Commonwealth Era?
What are the two chambers of the legislative body during the Commonwealth Era?
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The Tydings Mcduffie Law mandated all of the following except:
The Tydings Mcduffie Law mandated all of the following except:
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Which was not a Legacy Legislation under the Taft Administration?
Which was not a Legacy Legislation under the Taft Administration?
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Who exclaimed, 'I would rather have a government run like hell by the Filipinos than a government run like heaven by the Americans'?
Who exclaimed, 'I would rather have a government run like hell by the Filipinos than a government run like heaven by the Americans'?
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Which commission was tasked with investigating conditions in the Philippines and reporting back to US President William McKinley?
Which commission was tasked with investigating conditions in the Philippines and reporting back to US President William McKinley?
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Who was a leader of the 'Filipino First' movement and attacked US 'neo-colonialism' in the Philippines?
Who was a leader of the 'Filipino First' movement and attacked US 'neo-colonialism' in the Philippines?
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Which law first guaranteed the granting of Philippine independence once a stable government was established?
Which law first guaranteed the granting of Philippine independence once a stable government was established?
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Which legislative body specifically provided for safeguards against abuses and enumerated the rights of Filipinos and aliens alike?
Which legislative body specifically provided for safeguards against abuses and enumerated the rights of Filipinos and aliens alike?
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Who was the military commander that led the war against Americans following General Emilio Aguinaldo's surrender?
Who was the military commander that led the war against Americans following General Emilio Aguinaldo's surrender?
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What was the primary objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Land Reform Program (CARP)?
What was the primary objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Land Reform Program (CARP)?
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How were Filipinos represented in the U.S. Congress according to the Philippine Bill of 1902?
How were Filipinos represented in the U.S. Congress according to the Philippine Bill of 1902?
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What noteworthy achievement is associated with the Quezon Administration under the Commonwealth?
What noteworthy achievement is associated with the Quezon Administration under the Commonwealth?
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Which cities in Japan were bombarded by American forces during WWII to push Japanese Soldiers to surrender?
Which cities in Japan were bombarded by American forces during WWII to push Japanese Soldiers to surrender?
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Who made the famous statement, 'I would rather have a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by Americans'?
Who made the famous statement, 'I would rather have a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by Americans'?
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What was the main purpose of the resolution passed by the Malolos Congress?
What was the main purpose of the resolution passed by the Malolos Congress?
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Study Notes
Philippine History and Government
- The National Assembly, also known as the legislative body of the Revolutionary Government of the Philippines, provided safeguards against abuses and enumerated national and individual rights.
Malolos Congress
- Passed a resolution creating a Commission of Independence to study matters related to Philippine Independence.
Filipino Leaders
- Apolinario Mabini was a key figure in the Philippine Revolution and became the overall military commander against the Americans after Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo's surrender.
- Miguel Malvar was a military leader who continued fighting against the Americans after Aguinaldo's surrender.
- Manuel L. Quezon was the second president of the Philippines and served from 1935 to 1944; he is known for his famous quote "I would rather have a government run like hell by the Filipinos than a government run like heaven by the Americans."
- Claro M. Recto was a statesman and leader of the "Filipino First" movement that attacked US "neo-colonialism" in the Philippines.
American Colonial Period
- The Philippine Bill of 1902 provided for two Resident Commissioners to represent the Filipino people in the U.S. Congress, but they had no voting rights.
- The Tydings-McDuffie Law of 1934 mandated the granting of Philippine independence, but with a transition period.
Commonwealth Government
- The government was divided into two chambers: the Senate and the Congress.
- General Douglas McArthur was the military advisor to the Commonwealth Government.
World War II
- The American forces bombarded two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to push Japanese soldiers to surrender.
Post-War Period
- The Cooper Act of the Philippines was a law that protected the rights of Filipinos, including the right to life, property, religion, due process, and freedom of expression.
- The Jones Law of 1916 was the first law that guaranteed the granting of Philippine independence, pending the establishment of a stable government.
Philippine Presidents
- Manuel Roxas was the last president of the Commonwealth Government and the first president of the Third Republic.
- Diosdado Macapagal was the president who promised to bring Filipinos into a new era of peace and prosperity.
- Fidel V. Ramos was the president who led the country to become a newly industrialized country in the world.
- Benigno Aquino III was the president who popularized the slogan "Tuwid na Daan" and was known as the "Bachelor President."
- Rodrigo Duterte was the president who launched the "War on Drugs" and introduced the "Oplan Tokhang" program.
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was the second lady president of the Republic and was involved in the "Hello Garci" scandal.
- Corazon Aquino was the president who oversaw the drafting of the 1987 Constitution and led the country after the EDSA People Power Revolution.
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Test your knowledge of Philippine presidents and significant laws, including Duterte, Aquino, Ramos, and the Sin Tax Law.
