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What organization did the young rebel soldiers and officers form during the Oakwood Rebellion?
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?
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?
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?
How many votes did Gloria Arroyo receive in the 2004 presidential elections over her closest rival?
What was a major controversy during the 2004 national elections in the Philippines?
What was a major controversy during the 2004 national elections in the Philippines?
Who was Gloria Arroyo's opponent in the presidential race during the 2004 elections?
Who was Gloria Arroyo's opponent in the presidential race during the 2004 elections?
What significant event took place on June 30, 2004, related to Gloria Arroyo?
What significant event took place on June 30, 2004, related to Gloria Arroyo?
Where was Gloria Arroyo inaugurated as President on June 30, 2004?
Where was Gloria Arroyo inaugurated as President on June 30, 2004?
What was Estrada accused of regarding his net worth?
What was Estrada accused of regarding his net worth?
Which law did the Ombudsman invoke when filing a case against Estrada?
Which law did the Ombudsman invoke when filing a case against Estrada?
What significant event occurred on May 1, 2001?
What significant event occurred on May 1, 2001?
Which of the following was a consequence of the protests on May 1, 2001?
Which of the following was a consequence of the protests on May 1, 2001?
Who declared a state of rebellion within Metro Manila?
Who declared a state of rebellion within Metro Manila?
Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as an opposition leader during the protests?
Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as an opposition leader during the protests?
Which politicians were arrested during the protests?
Which politicians were arrested during the protests?
What was the immediate action taken by the police in response to the protests?
What was the immediate action taken by the police in response to the protests?
What event is associated with the downfall of the Marcos presidency?
What event is associated with the downfall of the Marcos presidency?
When was Corazon Aquino inducted as the first female president of the Philippines?
When was Corazon Aquino inducted as the first female president of the Philippines?
What significant document did Aquino promulgate on March 25, 1986?
What significant document did Aquino promulgate on March 25, 1986?
Who was elected as president during the first post-Marcos election in 1992?
Who was elected as president during the first post-Marcos election in 1992?
How many members were appointed to the Constitutional Commission by Aquino in 1986?
How many members were appointed to the Constitutional Commission by Aquino in 1986?
What was the voter turnout for the ratification of the 1987 Constitution?
What was the voter turnout for the ratification of the 1987 Constitution?
Which political party did Fidel Ramos initially join before forming his own party?
Which political party did Fidel Ramos initially join before forming his own party?
What percentage of the vote did Ramos receive in the 1992 election?
What percentage of the vote did Ramos receive in the 1992 election?
What was Fidel Ramos' highest priority during his presidency?
What was Fidel Ramos' highest priority during his presidency?
Which program did Ramos create to promote talks with insurgents?
Which program did Ramos create to promote talks with insurgents?
Where did Joseph Estrada take his oath of office as president?
Where did Joseph Estrada take his oath of office as president?
What was the primary focus of Ramos' governance framework?
What was the primary focus of Ramos' governance framework?
Which presidential election did Joseph Estrada win?
Which presidential election did Joseph Estrada win?
What significant action did Ramos take concerning the communist party?
What significant action did Ramos take concerning the communist party?
In which context was the term 'national reconciliation' used during Ramos' presidency?
In which context was the term 'national reconciliation' used during Ramos' presidency?
Who was the preferred candidate of the outgoing President before Estrada's victory?
Who was the preferred candidate of the outgoing President before Estrada's victory?
What significant change occurred in the 2010 national elections regarding ballot counting?
What significant change occurred in the 2010 national elections regarding ballot counting?
Who was the presidential candidate from the Liberal Party in the 2010 elections?
Who was the presidential candidate from the Liberal Party in the 2010 elections?
Who won the vice presidential race in the 2010 elections?
Who won the vice presidential race in the 2010 elections?
Which law mandated the use of automated ballot counting in the 2010 elections?
Which law mandated the use of automated ballot counting in the 2010 elections?
When were Benigno Simeon Aquino III and Jejomar Binay sworn into office?
When were Benigno Simeon Aquino III and Jejomar Binay sworn into office?
Which candidate belonged to the Bagumbayan Party during the 2010 elections?
Which candidate belonged to the Bagumbayan Party during the 2010 elections?
What was the age of Mary Ejercito during the 2010 elections?
What was the age of Mary Ejercito during the 2010 elections?
Which of the following candidates ran as an independent in the 2010 presidential elections?
Which of the following candidates ran as an independent in the 2010 presidential elections?
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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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