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Which term refers to the condition of interconnectedness among nations that is identified as 'globalization'?
Which term refers to the condition of interconnectedness among nations that is identified as 'globalization'?
What term describes the expansion and intensification of social relations across world-time and world-space?
What term describes the expansion and intensification of social relations across world-time and world-space?
Which of the following best illustrates how a foreign car manufacturing industry contributes to economic development in a struggling country?
Which of the following best illustrates how a foreign car manufacturing industry contributes to economic development in a struggling country?
The large following of the Korean band BTS among Filipinos represents which type of globalization?
The large following of the Korean band BTS among Filipinos represents which type of globalization?
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China's provision of vaccines to the Philippines and Thailand is an example of what?
China's provision of vaccines to the Philippines and Thailand is an example of what?
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What is the term for a government-imposed fee on imported goods aimed at regulating trade?
What is the term for a government-imposed fee on imported goods aimed at regulating trade?
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) exemplifies which form of regionalism?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) exemplifies which form of regionalism?
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What is the practice of allowing market forces to dictate prices without government intervention called?
What is the practice of allowing market forces to dictate prices without government intervention called?
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Who was the youngest president of the Philippines?
Who was the youngest president of the Philippines?
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Which president initiated women's suffrage in the Philippines?
Which president initiated women's suffrage in the Philippines?
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What significant role did Manuel Roxas hold at the beginning of his presidency?
What significant role did Manuel Roxas hold at the beginning of his presidency?
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Which president is referred to as the 'Puppet President'?
Which president is referred to as the 'Puppet President'?
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What institution did Jose P. Laurel establish?
What institution did Jose P. Laurel establish?
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What was one principal objective of Elpidio Quirino's presidency?
What was one principal objective of Elpidio Quirino's presidency?
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Which treaty involved the withdrawal of the United States' control over the Philippines?
Which treaty involved the withdrawal of the United States' control over the Philippines?
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What were the Parity Rights intended to grant?
What were the Parity Rights intended to grant?
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What event marked the end of Ferdinand Marcos' 20-year rule?
What event marked the end of Ferdinand Marcos' 20-year rule?
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What was one significant action taken by Corazon Aquino to restore democracy?
What was one significant action taken by Corazon Aquino to restore democracy?
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What was Fidel V. Ramos known for during his presidency?
What was Fidel V. Ramos known for during his presidency?
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What led to Joseph E. Estrada's resignation?
What led to Joseph E. Estrada's resignation?
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Which policy did Gloria Macapagal Arroyo implement to boost the economy?
Which policy did Gloria Macapagal Arroyo implement to boost the economy?
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What was a hallmark of Joseph E. Estrada's administration?
What was a hallmark of Joseph E. Estrada's administration?
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What significant fiscal measure was introduced during Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency?
What significant fiscal measure was introduced during Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency?
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Which president oversaw the best-performing currency in Asia in 2007?
Which president oversaw the best-performing currency in Asia in 2007?
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What was Ramon Magsaysay commonly referred to as?
What was Ramon Magsaysay commonly referred to as?
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Which policy did Carlos P. Garcia implement to prioritize Filipinos in economic activities?
Which policy did Carlos P. Garcia implement to prioritize Filipinos in economic activities?
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What significant change did Diosdado Macapagal make regarding Independence Day?
What significant change did Diosdado Macapagal make regarding Independence Day?
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What was a notable achievement of Ferdinand Marcos regarding the constitution?
What was a notable achievement of Ferdinand Marcos regarding the constitution?
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Which president was known for having a presidency referred to as the Golden Years?
Which president was known for having a presidency referred to as the Golden Years?
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What significant action did Ferdinand Marcos take in 1972?
What significant action did Ferdinand Marcos take in 1972?
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Who was the first president to wear Barong Tagalog during their inauguration?
Who was the first president to wear Barong Tagalog during their inauguration?
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What characterized Carlos P. Garcia's Austerity Program?
What characterized Carlos P. Garcia's Austerity Program?
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Which president initiated the K-12 education system in the Philippines?
Which president initiated the K-12 education system in the Philippines?
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What was the flagship program of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency?
What was the flagship program of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency?
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Which program aims to provide food credits to the most food-poor Filipinos?
Which program aims to provide food credits to the most food-poor Filipinos?
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What significant event occurred during Rodrigo Duterte's presidency that involved declaring Martial Law?
What significant event occurred during Rodrigo Duterte's presidency that involved declaring Martial Law?
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What was the significant goal of BongBong Marcos' KADIWA Program?
What was the significant goal of BongBong Marcos' KADIWA Program?
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Which president's policy was known as 'No Wang-Wang'?
Which president's policy was known as 'No Wang-Wang'?
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What was the purpose of the Agrarian Emancipation Act during BongBong Marcos' presidency?
What was the purpose of the Agrarian Emancipation Act during BongBong Marcos' presidency?
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How long did Gloria Macapagal Arroyo serve as president after assuming office in 2000?
How long did Gloria Macapagal Arroyo serve as president after assuming office in 2000?
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Study Notes
Philippine Presidents
- Emilio Aguinaldo (1899-1901): Started in the Magdalo chapter of the Katipunan, elected president of the revolutionary government at the Tejeros Convention, and later, the Biak-na-Bato Republic. Youngest president at 28.
- Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944): First Filipino president of the Commonwealth under American Rule. Known as the "Father of the National Language". Initiated women's suffrage in the Philippines. 1st senate president elected as president of the Philippines. Died in tuberculosis in New York.
- Jose P. Laurel (1943-1945): President of the 2nd Republic, known as the "Puppet president". Established the Lyceum of the Philippines. Government caretaker during World War II.
- Sergio Osmena, Sr. (1944-1946): 2nd Philippine president during the Commonwealth. 1st Filipino national leader under the American regime who became the speaker of the Philippine Assembly. Vice-president during Quezon's regime.
- Manuel Roxas (1946-1948): Last President of the Commonwealth and first President of the Third Republic. Reconstruction and Rehabilitation.
- Elpidio Quirino (1948-1953): First president from Ilocos Region (Ilocos Sur). Two principal objectives: economic reconstruction and restoration of people's trust and confidence in the government. Minimized the Huk problem. Established LASEDECO Law Settlement and Development Corp. for landless farmers. Created the President's Action Committee on Social Amelioration (PACSA) and the Agricultural Credit Cooperatives Financing Administration (ACCFA) to help farmers. Established rural banks. Total Economic Mobilization Program.
- Ramon Magsaysay (1953-1957): Known as the "Man of the Masses" (Little Man). Promised justice to the common people. First president who wore Barong Tagalog during his inauguration. First president to open Malacañang to the public. Died in a plane crash in 1957.
- Carlos P. Garcia (1957-1961): Remembered for his "Filipino First" policy (priority to Filipinos in land and business). Austerity Program (less extravagant spending, less imports).
- Diosdado Macapagal (1961-1965): "Poor boy from Lubao". Moved Independence Day from July 4 to June 12. Established the Land Bank of the Philippines.
- Ferdinand Marcos (1965-1986): First and only president from Ilocos Norte in the 4th Philippine Republic. Promised to make this country great again, ruled for 20 years. Only president to be re-elected for a second term. First president who took his oath in a native language. Worked for changing the 1935 constitution, resulting in a 1973 constitution. Declared Martial Law in 1972 due to deteriorating peace and order. Aboilished Congress.
- Corazon C. Aquino (1986-1992): First woman president of the Philippines and Asia. Restored democracy by holding elections, ratifying a new constitution, restoring freedom of the press and speech, and releasing political prisoners. Worked for economic recovery.
- Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1997): Known for his "Philippines 2000" program to make the Philippines an economically developed country. Restored economic growth and stability. Signed peace agreement with the Rebel Moro National Liberation Front.
- Joseph Estrada (1998-2001): Known for his "Erap Para sa Mahirap" program - focusing on alleviating the socio-economic situation of the poor. Resigned before an impeachment trial.
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001-2010): Second female president. Oversaw road and infrastructure improvements. Peso became the best-performing currency in Asia in 2007. Implemented eVAT law.
- Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III (2010-2016): Fourth-generation politician. Won the first automated election. Created the "No Wang-Wang" street siren policy. Initiated K-12 Education. Flagship: "Daang Matuwid."
- Rodrigo Duterte (2016-2022): First Mindanaoan president. Longest-serving mayor in the country (7 terms totaling 21 years). Famous for his "War on Drugs". 16th president of the Philippines. Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 2017. Declared Martial Law by the Virtue of Proclamation #216.
- Bongbong Marcos (2022-present): 17th President of the Philippines. Flagship: UNITY. KADIWA program - provides inexpensive, fresh, high-quality food to low-income families. Agrarian Emancipation Act - erases debts for more than 600,000 beneficiaries.
Contemporary World
- Globalization: A multi-dimensional phenomenon involving politics, economics, culture, ideology, environment, and technology. It involves the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness.
- Economic Globalization: Example: a foreign car manufacturing industry adding jobs to a struggling country.
- Cultural Globalization: Example: Filipino fans of the K-pop band BTS.
- Protectionism: A government tactic used in controlling oil prices/exchange rates.
Terminology
- Refugee: Someone who flees from their home country and seeks protection in another.
- Immigrant: Someone who moves to a new country to live permanently.
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Test your knowledge about the key figures in Philippine history with this quiz on the country's presidents. From Emilio Aguinaldo to Manuel Roxas, learn about their contributions and legacies that shaped the nation. Discover interesting facts about their terms and the historical context in which they governed.
