Philippines Sixth President Quiz
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What were the two main objectives of President Quirino when he took office?

  • Infrastructure development and expansion of the military
  • Education reforms and healthcare enhancement
  • Economic reconstruction and restoration of faith in the government (correct)
  • Foreign relations improvement and religious reforms
  • What happened to President Quirino on February 29, 1956?

  • He was impeached
  • He died from a heart attack (correct)
  • He resigned from office
  • He fled the country
  • Which political party was President Quirino affiliated with?

  • Social Democratic Party
  • Nationalist Party
  • Conservative Party
  • Liberal Party (correct)
  • Who is considered as the 'Father of Foreign Services in the Republic of the Philippines'?

    <p>President Quirino (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were President Quirino's remains initially buried before being transferred on his 60th death anniversary?

    <p>Manila South Cemetery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major challenges President Quirino faced during his presidency?

    <p>'Huk' insurgencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of Marcos declaring Martial Law in the Philippines?

    <p>To address the threat of communism and rebellion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the date that Marcos officially signed Proclamation No. 1081, which placed the Philippines under Martial Law?

    <p>September 21, 1972 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main economic policy introduced by President Macapagal?

    <p>Placing the peso on the free currency exchange market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original date of the Philippines' Independence Day celebration before Macapagal changed it?

    <p>July 4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of Marcos' ill-gotten wealth in his final days?

    <p>He offered to return 90% of it to be buried in the Philippines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Macapagal is true?

    <p>He lost the 1965 presidential election to Ferdinand Marcos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession did Fidel V. Ramos have before becoming the president of the Philippines?

    <p>Civil Engineer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Fidel V. Ramos's term, which significant summit did the Philippines host?

    <p>Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leader’s Summit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a controversial action taken during Fidel V. Ramos's administration?

    <p>Reinstatement of death penalty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Joseph Estrada's occupation before he became the president of the Philippines?

    <p>Film Actor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group's headquarters and camps were captured during Joseph Estrada's presidency?

    <p>Moro Islamic Liberation Front (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was Joseph Estrada removed from the presidency in 2001?

    <p>Overthrown in a coup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first woman to become the President of the Philippines or any Asian country?

    <p>Corazon Aquino (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infrastructure project was NOT listed as a contribution of the administration mentioned in the text?

    <p>Manila Light Rail Transit System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whose criticism led to significant changes during Corazon Aquino's presidency?

    <p>Benigno Aquino Jr. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major civil law reform was signed by Corazon Aquino during her presidency?

    <p>The Family Code of 1987 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what reason was Corazon Aquino named 'Woman of the Year' in 1986 by Time Magazine?

    <p>Political leadership and restoring democracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major award did Corazon Aquino not receive in recognition of her contributions?

    <p>'10 Richest People in Asia' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the political controversy that involved Gloria Arroyo during her presidency?

    <p>The &quot;Hello Garci&quot; scandal, where she allegedly ordered the manipulation of election results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Benigno Aquino III's personal status during his presidency?

    <p>He was the first president to be a bachelor (without a spouse) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the economic achievement during Gloria Arroyo's presidency?

    <p>The peso became the best-performing currency in Asia in 2007 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Gloria Arroyo's presidency?

    <p>She was the first president to implement the K-12 education system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Benigno Aquino III's presidency is correct?

    <p>He was the first president to be a bachelor during his term (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key achievement of Gloria Arroyo's presidency?

    <p>Overseeing road and infrastructure improvements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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