Philippines Political Challenges 1981-1986

What was the role of the president in France?

What contributed to the economic growth in the Philippines during the early years of the Bagong Republika?

Why did Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. return to the Philippines in 1983?

What was the status of the writ of habeas corpus after the lifting of martial law in 1981?

Who was acquitted in the investigation of Senator Aquino Jr.'s assassination?

What measures are used to assess the progress of a country?

What was the main reason for the opposition's boycott of the 1981 election?

What was the consequence of Senator Aquino Jr.'s assassination?

What was the title of the position held by Cesar A. Virata before becoming the Prime Minister?

What was the reason behind President Marcos Sr.'s call for an election in 1981?

What was the name of the contender who ran against President Marcos Sr. in the 1981 election?

What was the outcome of the 1981 election?

Political Challenges

From 1981 to 1986, the Philippines experienced various challenges despite the lifting of martial law in 1981
President Marcos Sr. retained significant power, with the writ of habeas corpus remaining suspended
The government's budget was heavily allocated to the military, rather than other agencies

1981 Election

President Marcos Sr. called for an election to showcase the country's normalization
The opposition boycotted the election, with Alejo Santos, a former Secretary of National Defense, running as the presidential contender
The election was speculated to be a manipulation by President Marcos Sr.

The New Republic

On June 30, 1981, President Marcos Sr. declared the establishment of a new republic, introducing a parliamentary form of government
Cesar A. Virata, former Finance Minister, was elected as the Prime Minister
Despite the reform, President Marcos Sr. retained significant power through the issuance of Executive Orders

Economic Challenges

The country experienced economic growth in the early years of the Bagong Republika, driven by infrastructure projects and foreign loans
However, the economy declined in 1983
Key economic measures include GDP, GNP, exchange rate, poverty incidence, and others, tracked by government agencies such as NEDA, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and the National Statistics Office

Assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.

In 1983, Senator Aquino Jr. returned to the Philippines from exile, aiming to reconcile with President Marcos Sr. for the country's welfare
He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport on August 21, 1983, along with a suspected communist hitman, Rolando Galman
The assassination led to widespread fear and disorder, challenging the Marcos administration's political stance and increasing public scrutiny of the government's actions

This quiz covers the political challenges faced by the Philippines from 1981 to 1986, including the centralization of power and the suspension of habeas corpus. It also explores the government's budget allocation and the people's skepticism towards the administration.