Philippine Presidents and Laws

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Which president of the Philippines was known for the slogan 'Philippines 2000'?

Fidel V. Ramos

What was the significant event that took place on February 7, 1986, involving Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Corazon Aquino?

Snap Election

Who was the first president of the Third Republic of the Philippines?

Manuel Roxas

Which president's anti-drugs campaign was known as 'Oplan Tokhang'?

<p>Rodrigo Duterte</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a sudden illegal action using violence to overthrow an existing government?

<p>Coup d'état</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document, presented to President Corazon C. Aquino on October 15, 1986, serves as the present Constitution of the Philippines?

<p>1987 Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who enacted the 'Sin Tax Law' in the Philippines?

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

Who was known as 'The Poor Boy from Lubao' and promised peace and prosperity for Filipinos?

<p>Diosdado Macapagal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was not a primary concern during the Commonwealth Government transition period?

<p>Livelihood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two chambers of the legislative body during the Commonwealth Era?

<p>Senate and Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Tydings Mcduffie Law mandated all of the following except:

<p>Immediate independence from U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which was not a Legacy Legislation under the Taft Administration?

<p>Reunification of Filipino Revolutionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who exclaimed, 'I would rather have a government run like hell by the Filipinos than a government run like heaven by the Americans'?

<p>Manuel L. Quezon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which commission was tasked with investigating conditions in the Philippines and reporting back to US President William McKinley?

<p>The First Philippine Commission (1899)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a leader of the 'Filipino First' movement and attacked US 'neo-colonialism' in the Philippines?

<p>Claro M. Recto</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law first guaranteed the granting of Philippine independence once a stable government was established?

<p>The Jones Law of 1916</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legislative body specifically provided for safeguards against abuses and enumerated the rights of Filipinos and aliens alike?

<p>National Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the military commander that led the war against Americans following General Emilio Aguinaldo's surrender?

<p>Miguel Malvar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Land Reform Program (CARP)?

<p>To end unfair land ownership practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were Filipinos represented in the U.S. Congress according to the Philippine Bill of 1902?

<p>By two resident commissioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

What noteworthy achievement is associated with the Quezon Administration under the Commonwealth?

<p>Granting of women suffrage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cities in Japan were bombarded by American forces during WWII to push Japanese Soldiers to surrender?

<p>Hiroshima and Nagasaki</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made the famous statement, 'I would rather have a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by Americans'?

<p>Manuel L. Quezon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the resolution passed by the Malolos Congress?

<p>To create a Commission of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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