Philippine Presidents and Political Events

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What organization did the young rebel soldiers and officers form during the Oakwood Rebellion?

Intelligence League

Magdalo Group (correct)

Barracks Coalition

Navy Alliance

Who was the spokesman for the Magdalo group during the Oakwood Rebellion?

Roy Cimatu

General Narciso Abaya

Col.Victor Corpus

Lt.SG.Antonio Trillanes (correct)

What was one of the accusations made by the Magdalo group against the government?

Manipulating election results

Instigating bombings in Davao City (correct)

Overthrowing the President

Conspiring with foreign military forces

How many votes did Gloria Arroyo receive in the 2004 presidential elections over her closest rival?

12,905,808 Signup and view all the answers

What was a major controversy during the 2004 national elections in the Philippines?

Massive fraud and vote buying Signup and view all the answers

Who was Gloria Arroyo's opponent in the presidential race during the 2004 elections?

Fernando Poe, Jr. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place on June 30, 2004, related to Gloria Arroyo?

Taking her oath of office Signup and view all the answers

Where was Gloria Arroyo inaugurated as President on June 30, 2004?

Cebu Signup and view all the answers

What was Estrada accused of regarding his net worth?

Declaring a net worth of only P35 million Signup and view all the answers

Which law did the Ombudsman invoke when filing a case against Estrada?

Republic Act No. 7080 Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred on May 1, 2001?

Estrada supporters tried to storm Malacanang Palace Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of the protests on May 1, 2001?

Several people, including police officers, were killed Signup and view all the answers

Who declared a state of rebellion within Metro Manila?

Arroyo Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as an opposition leader during the protests?

Nikki Coseteng Signup and view all the answers

Which politicians were arrested during the protests?

Ernesto Maceda and Juan Ponce Enrile Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate action taken by the police in response to the protests?

They managed to clear the area after a few hours Signup and view all the answers

What event is associated with the downfall of the Marcos presidency?

EDSA People Power Revolution Signup and view all the answers

When was Corazon Aquino inducted as the first female president of the Philippines?

February 25, 1986 Signup and view all the answers

What significant document did Aquino promulgate on March 25, 1986?

Freedom Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected as president during the first post-Marcos election in 1992?

Fidel Ramos Signup and view all the answers

How many members were appointed to the Constitutional Commission by Aquino in 1986?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What was the voter turnout for the ratification of the 1987 Constitution?

Over 75% Signup and view all the answers

Which political party did Fidel Ramos initially join before forming his own party?

Liberal Party Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the vote did Ramos receive in the 1992 election?

23.6% Signup and view all the answers

What was Fidel Ramos' highest priority during his presidency?

National reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

Which program did Ramos create to promote talks with insurgents?

National Unification Commission Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joseph Estrada take his oath of office as president?

Barasoain Church Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Ramos' governance framework?

Fostering peace and stability Signup and view all the answers

Which presidential election did Joseph Estrada win?

The second democratic presidential election Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did Ramos take concerning the communist party?

He legalized the party Signup and view all the answers

In which context was the term 'national reconciliation' used during Ramos' presidency?

To unite the country politically Signup and view all the answers

Who was the preferred candidate of the outgoing President before Estrada's victory?

Joseph Estrada Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred in the 2010 national elections regarding ballot counting?

The counting was automated using PCOS machines. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the presidential candidate from the Liberal Party in the 2010 elections?

Benigno Simeon Aquino III Signup and view all the answers

Who won the vice presidential race in the 2010 elections?

Jejomar Binay Signup and view all the answers

Which law mandated the use of automated ballot counting in the 2010 elections?

Republic Act No. 9369 Signup and view all the answers

When were Benigno Simeon Aquino III and Jejomar Binay sworn into office?

June 30, 2010 Signup and view all the answers

Which candidate belonged to the Bagumbayan Party during the 2010 elections?

Richard Gordon Signup and view all the answers

What was the age of Mary Ejercito during the 2010 elections?

102 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following candidates ran as an independent in the 2010 presidential elections?

Jamby Madrigal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

EDSA People Power Revolution

Occurred from February 22 to 25, 1986, ending 20 years of Ferdinand Marcos' presidency.
Corazon Aquino became the first female President of the Philippines on February 25, 1986.
Issued Proclamation No. 3 on March 25, 1986, establishing the Freedom Constitution.

Aquino Administration

Appointed a 50-member Constitutional Commission on June 2, 1986, to draft the 1987 Constitution.
The new constitution was ratified by popular vote on February 2, 1987.
Subsequent legislative and local executives' elections were held in May 1987.

Ramos Administration

Fidel Ramos became President after winning the May 11, 1992 election with 23.6% of the vote amidst multiple candidates.
Prioritized "national reconciliation" and allowed the communist party's legalization.
Focused on peace, economic stability, and governance restructuring through a five-point program.

Estrada Presidency

Joseph Estrada, a former movie star, won the May 11, 1998 presidential election as the popular candidate against various opponents.
Took his oath on June 30, 1998, at Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.
Faced allegations of corruption leading to arrest on April 25, 2001.

Rebellion and Escalations

Estrada's supporters protested and attempted to storm Malacanang Palace, resulting in clashes on May 1, 2001.
Arroyo declared a state of rebellion in response to the protests, aiming to restore order.

Oakwood Rebellion

On July 27, 2003, the Magdalo group led a takeover of the Oakwood Premier hotel, accusing the government of staging bombings.
A peaceful resolution came after a 24-hour standoff, leading rebels to return to their barracks.

2004 National Elections

Held on May 14, 2004; Arroyo won amid allegations of electoral fraud over Fernando Poe, Jr.
Arroyo was inaugurated for her second term on June 30, 2004, in Cebu, marking a first for the island.

2010 National Elections

The elections on May 10, 2010, utilized Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines for the first time.
Key presidential candidates included Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Manuel Villar, and Joseph Estrada.
Benigno Simeon Aquino III won, alongside vice-presidential candidate Jejomar Binay, taking office on June 30, 2010.

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Test your knowledge on the key events and leaders in Philippine history from the EDSA People Power Revolution to the Estrada presidency. This quiz covers significant milestones, constitutional changes, and administrative priorities in the Philippines during these pivotal years.