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What was the significance of the passage of the Jones Law in 1916?
What was the significance of the passage of the Jones Law in 1916?
- It marked the beginning of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines
- It secured the date for the Philippine independence in 1946
- It established the Commonwealth Republic with Manuel L. Quezon as the first elected president
- It formalized the US promise of Philippine independence (correct)
What was the major impact of the Japanese occupation on the Philippines' road to independence?
What was the major impact of the Japanese occupation on the Philippines' road to independence?
- It interrupted the process of gaining independence (correct)
- It led to the establishment of the Commonwealth Republic
- It had no significant impact on the process of gaining independence
- It accelerated the process of gaining independence
Who was the first elected president of the Commonwealth Republic?
Who was the first elected president of the Commonwealth Republic?
- Ramon Magsaysay
- Manuel Roxas
- Manuel L. Quezon (correct)
- Elpidio Quirino
What was the significance of the Tydings-McDuffie Act in 1934?
What was the significance of the Tydings-McDuffie Act in 1934?
What was the target date for the Philippine independence?
What was the target date for the Philippine independence?
What was the role of Manuel L. Quezon during the Japanese occupation?
What was the role of Manuel L. Quezon during the Japanese occupation?
Who took over as the leader of the government in 1945-1946?
Who took over as the leader of the government in 1945-1946?
What was one of the issues that caused the Nacionalista Party to split into two factions?
What was one of the issues that caused the Nacionalista Party to split into two factions?
Who did Luis Taruc, the leader of the Huks, support in the 1946 elections?
Who did Luis Taruc, the leader of the Huks, support in the 1946 elections?
Why did the landed elite fear Osmena's potential presidency?
Why did the landed elite fear Osmena's potential presidency?
Who did not support Roxas in the 1946 elections?
Who did not support Roxas in the 1946 elections?
What was the result of the 1946 elections?
What was the result of the 1946 elections?
What was one of the main issues in rehabilitating Manila after the war?
What was one of the main issues in rehabilitating Manila after the war?
What was the main provision of the parity rights granted to Americans under the Bell Trade Act?
What was the main provision of the parity rights granted to Americans under the Bell Trade Act?
What was the duration of the free trade relations between the Philippines and America under the Bell Trade Act?
What was the duration of the free trade relations between the Philippines and America under the Bell Trade Act?
What was the consequence of the combination of the Rehabilitation Act and the Bell Trade Act on the Philippines' economy?
What was the consequence of the combination of the Rehabilitation Act and the Bell Trade Act on the Philippines' economy?
What was the primary concern for people in the Philippines, according to Severino Garcia?
What was the primary concern for people in the Philippines, according to Severino Garcia?
Who benefited from the post-war rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines?
Who benefited from the post-war rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines?
What was the purpose of the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation?
What was the purpose of the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation?
How much money did the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation turn over to the government after three years of operation?
How much money did the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation turn over to the government after three years of operation?
What can be inferred about the social circles of the wealthy Filipino families and President Roxas?
What can be inferred about the social circles of the wealthy Filipino families and President Roxas?
What was a major consequence of the economic collapse in the Philippines after WWII?
What was a major consequence of the economic collapse in the Philippines after WWII?
What was a major criticism of Roxas' administration in rural areas?
What was a major criticism of Roxas' administration in rural areas?
What was the purpose of the US maintaining control over bases in the Philippines and Japan?
What was the purpose of the US maintaining control over bases in the Philippines and Japan?
What was the general sentiment of the Philippine people after achieving independence?
What was the general sentiment of the Philippine people after achieving independence?
What was the impact of the post-war conditions on the Philippines' sovereignty?
What was the impact of the post-war conditions on the Philippines' sovereignty?
What was a major issue with the taxation system in the Philippines after WWII?
What was a major issue with the taxation system in the Philippines after WWII?
What was the main concern for the Hukbalahap after the war?
What was the main concern for the Hukbalahap after the war?
What was a rule committed to by the Communist Party of the Philippines (PKP)?
What was a rule committed to by the Communist Party of the Philippines (PKP)?
What was the context of the Hukbalahap Rebellion?
What was the context of the Hukbalahap Rebellion?
What was the significance of the Americans coming back to the Philippines?
What was the significance of the Americans coming back to the Philippines?
Who led the people in Central Luzon?
Who led the people in Central Luzon?
What was the focus of the Huk after the war?
What was the focus of the Huk after the war?
What event in December 1945 led to rising tensions between tenants and landlords?
What event in December 1945 led to rising tensions between tenants and landlords?
What was the purpose of the private armies and civilian armies employed by the landlords?
What was the purpose of the private armies and civilian armies employed by the landlords?
Why did the Huks start organizing?
Why did the Huks start organizing?
What was one of the main goals of the Pambansang Kaisahan ng mga Magbubukid (PKM)?
What was one of the main goals of the Pambansang Kaisahan ng mga Magbubukid (PKM)?
What happened to the Huk members whose names were circulated to the landlords?
What happened to the Huk members whose names were circulated to the landlords?
What was the result of the military's presence in Central Luzon from late 1945 to April 1946?
What was the result of the military's presence in Central Luzon from late 1945 to April 1946?
What was the main goal of the Democratic Alliance in the 1946 elections?
What was the main goal of the Democratic Alliance in the 1946 elections?
What happened to Patricio del Rosario in February 1946?
What happened to Patricio del Rosario in February 1946?
Why did the Democratic Alliance initially decide not to field its own presidential candidate?
Why did the Democratic Alliance initially decide not to field its own presidential candidate?
What was the outcome of the Pacification Program initiated by Roxas?
What was the outcome of the Pacification Program initiated by Roxas?
What was the main objective of the Hukbalahap during the 8-year rebellion?
What was the main objective of the Hukbalahap during the 8-year rebellion?
What was the sentiment of the Filipino people after achieving independence?
What was the sentiment of the Filipino people after achieving independence?
What was the reason behind the American forces' hostility towards the Huks?
What was the reason behind the American forces' hostility towards the Huks?
What was the outcome of the trial of the 109 Huk guerrillas?
What was the outcome of the trial of the 109 Huk guerrillas?
What was the condition for the surrender of the Hukbalahap?
What was the condition for the surrender of the Hukbalahap?
What was the role of Silvestre Liwanag in the context of the text?
What was the role of Silvestre Liwanag in the context of the text?
What was the method used by the American forces to deceive the Huks?
What was the method used by the American forces to deceive the Huks?
What was the significance of the date February 19, 1945?
What was the significance of the date February 19, 1945?
What contributed to the decline of peasant support for the Huk Rebellion?
What contributed to the decline of peasant support for the Huk Rebellion?
What was a consequence of the massive migration from Huk-influenced areas to Mindanao?
What was a consequence of the massive migration from Huk-influenced areas to Mindanao?
Who surrendered to President Quirino in 1954, marking the end of the Huk Rebellion?
Who surrendered to President Quirino in 1954, marking the end of the Huk Rebellion?
What was a factor that contributed to the growth in strength and popularity of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
What was a factor that contributed to the growth in strength and popularity of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
What was the context in which the Hukbalahap Rebellion took place?
What was the context in which the Hukbalahap Rebellion took place?
What was a significant factor that contributed to Magsaysay's success in dealing with the Huks?
What was a significant factor that contributed to Magsaysay's success in dealing with the Huks?
What did Magsaysay do in his inaugural address?
What did Magsaysay do in his inaugural address?
What was a key feature of Magsaysay's administration?
What was a key feature of Magsaysay's administration?
Why was Magsaysay's image different from that of past presidents?
Why was Magsaysay's image different from that of past presidents?
What was the purpose of the 'civic action programs' implemented by Magsaysay?
What was the purpose of the 'civic action programs' implemented by Magsaysay?
Why was Magsaysay successful in his administration?
Why was Magsaysay successful in his administration?
What was unique about Magsaysay's approach to governance?
What was unique about Magsaysay's approach to governance?
What was a weakness of Magsaysay's personalized presidency?
What was a weakness of Magsaysay's personalized presidency?
What was the outcome of Magsaysay's attempt to pass the Land Reform Act of 1955?
What was the outcome of Magsaysay's attempt to pass the Land Reform Act of 1955?
How did Magsaysay's popularity affect his presidency?
How did Magsaysay's popularity affect his presidency?
What was a consequence of Magsaysay's strong executive power?
What was a consequence of Magsaysay's strong executive power?
What was a feature of Magsaysay's populism?
What was a feature of Magsaysay's populism?
Who benefited from the post-war growth in the Philippines?
Who benefited from the post-war growth in the Philippines?
What was the role of the Central Bank in Cuaderno's time?
What was the role of the Central Bank in Cuaderno's time?
What was a characteristic of those who received licenses for growth?
What was a characteristic of those who received licenses for growth?
What was the situation of the poor during the post-war period?
What was the situation of the poor during the post-war period?
What was a major issue during Garcia's term?
What was a major issue during Garcia's term?
What was the situation of the middle class during the post-war period?
What was the situation of the middle class during the post-war period?
What was the main reason behind Macapagal's dismissal of Diokno?
What was the main reason behind Macapagal's dismissal of Diokno?
What was the characteristic of post-war democracy in the Philippines?
What was the characteristic of post-war democracy in the Philippines?
What was the result of Macapagal's administration at the end of his term?
What was the result of Macapagal's administration at the end of his term?
What was the nature of the growth introduced by the government in the economy?
What was the nature of the growth introduced by the government in the economy?
What was the role of biopics in Macapagal's administration?
What was the role of biopics in Macapagal's administration?
What was the challenge faced by the system in the Philippines?
What was the challenge faced by the system in the Philippines?
What was the main criticism of the post-war economic agreements between the Philippines and the US?
What was the main criticism of the post-war economic agreements between the Philippines and the US?
What was the impact of corruption and cronyism on the Filipino people's perception of the government?
What was the impact of corruption and cronyism on the Filipino people's perception of the government?
What was the focus of post-war democracy in the Philippines?
What was the focus of post-war democracy in the Philippines?
What was the consequence of the growing influence of powerful families and landed elites?
What was the consequence of the growing influence of powerful families and landed elites?
What was the manifestation of cultural neo-colonialism in the Philippines?
What was the manifestation of cultural neo-colonialism in the Philippines?
What was the result of the revival of patronage politics in the post-war period?
What was the result of the revival of patronage politics in the post-war period?
What was the main way Marcos enriched himself after taking control of the granting of permits?
What was the main way Marcos enriched himself after taking control of the granting of permits?
What was the purpose of the book 'For Every Tear a Victory'?
What was the purpose of the book 'For Every Tear a Victory'?
What was the general sentiment of Filipinos towards the Americans?
What was the general sentiment of Filipinos towards the Americans?
What was Marcos' strategy to differentiate himself from other senators?
What was Marcos' strategy to differentiate himself from other senators?
What did Marcos do after winning the presidency in 1965?
What did Marcos do after winning the presidency in 1965?
What was the significance of the book 'For Every Tear a Victory' in the context of publishing history?
What was the significance of the book 'For Every Tear a Victory' in the context of publishing history?
What issue plagued the rice industry during 1968-1969?
What issue plagued the rice industry during 1968-1969?
What was a characteristic of Marcos' first term in office?
What was a characteristic of Marcos' first term in office?
What was a consequence of the economic growth during Marcos' first term?
What was a consequence of the economic growth during Marcos' first term?
What was a growing trend in Manila campuses during this period?
What was a growing trend in Manila campuses during this period?
What was the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP) involved in during this period?
What was the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP) involved in during this period?
What was the outcome of increased government involvement in agriculture?
What was the outcome of increased government involvement in agriculture?
What was the nature of the protests during the First Quarter Storm?
What was the nature of the protests during the First Quarter Storm?
What was the purpose of the media outlets opened by the Lopez and Laurel families?
What was the purpose of the media outlets opened by the Lopez and Laurel families?
What happened to Edgar Jopson in 1982?
What happened to Edgar Jopson in 1982?
What was the result of the escalating political battles outside the state?
What was the result of the escalating political battles outside the state?
What was the target of the protests led by students?
What was the target of the protests led by students?
What was the main consequence of the 'Green Revolution' on rice farmers?
What was the main consequence of the 'Green Revolution' on rice farmers?
What was the primary goal of Jose Maria Sison's Communist Party of the Philippines?
What was the primary goal of Jose Maria Sison's Communist Party of the Philippines?
Who benefited the most from the 'Green Revolution'?
Who benefited the most from the 'Green Revolution'?
Why did the older generation of Huk rebels resist the recruitment of students?
Why did the older generation of Huk rebels resist the recruitment of students?
What was the long-term consequence of the developmental projects in the Philippines?
What was the long-term consequence of the developmental projects in the Philippines?
What characterized Marcos's first term as president?
What characterized Marcos's first term as president?
What was the purpose of the constitutional convention authorized by Congress?
What was the purpose of the constitutional convention authorized by Congress?
What was the event that served as a rationale for declaring Martial Law in 1972?
What was the event that served as a rationale for declaring Martial Law in 1972?
What was the public's perception of the declaration of Martial Law in 1972?
What was the public's perception of the declaration of Martial Law in 1972?
What did Enrile admit to doing in 1986?
What did Enrile admit to doing in 1986?
What did Marcos claim was happening to him in 1972?
What did Marcos claim was happening to him in 1972?
What did Enrile do in 2018?
What did Enrile do in 2018?
What was Marcos doing to the Congress?
What was Marcos doing to the Congress?
What was happening in the Southern Philippines during Marcos' rule?
What was happening in the Southern Philippines during Marcos' rule?
Who funded the AFP during Marcos' rule?
Who funded the AFP during Marcos' rule?
What was the allocation of the national budget to the AFP during Marcos' rule?
What was the allocation of the national budget to the AFP during Marcos' rule?
What was the role of AFP officers in the latter years of Marcos' rule?
What was the role of AFP officers in the latter years of Marcos' rule?
What was Ferdinand Marcos' strategy to gain control of both public and private corporations?
What was Ferdinand Marcos' strategy to gain control of both public and private corporations?
What was the outcome for opponents of Marcos' regime?
What was the outcome for opponents of Marcos' regime?
What was the context in which Marcos declared martial law?
What was the context in which Marcos declared martial law?
What was the term used by Marcos to describe his declaration of martial law?
What was the term used by Marcos to describe his declaration of martial law?
What was the consequence of Marcos' control over the media?
What was the consequence of Marcos' control over the media?
What was the significance of the 1973 Constitution, Article XVII?
What was the significance of the 1973 Constitution, Article XVII?
What was the original intention of Philex when it was established?
What was the original intention of Philex when it was established?
What happened to the price of sugar when Philex hoarded it?
What happened to the price of sugar when Philex hoarded it?
What was the consequence of Philex's business crisis?
What was the consequence of Philex's business crisis?
What was the role of Nasutra?
What was the role of Nasutra?
Why did Nasutra wait for exchange rates to be in their favor before paying hacienderos?
Why did Nasutra wait for exchange rates to be in their favor before paying hacienderos?
What was the role of Roberto Benedicto in the sugar industry?
What was the role of Roberto Benedicto in the sugar industry?
What was the purpose of Marcos allowing opposition leaders to win in some cities and provinces?
What was the purpose of Marcos allowing opposition leaders to win in some cities and provinces?
What was the main problem with Marcos' land reform program?
What was the main problem with Marcos' land reform program?
What was the economic impact of Marcos' reliance on export crops?
What was the economic impact of Marcos' reliance on export crops?
What was a characteristic of Marcos' construction projects?
What was a characteristic of Marcos' construction projects?
What was the situation of the sugar industry during Marcos' dictatorship?
What was the situation of the sugar industry during Marcos' dictatorship?
How was public spending funded during Marcos' regime?
How was public spending funded during Marcos' regime?
What was the outcome for the sugar workers when the sugar monopoly was ended in 1984?
What was the outcome for the sugar workers when the sugar monopoly was ended in 1984?
What was the primary consequence of the end of the sugar monopoly for the hacienderos?
What was the primary consequence of the end of the sugar monopoly for the hacienderos?
What was a characteristic of the industries that were prevalent in the Philippines during Marcos' rule?
What was a characteristic of the industries that were prevalent in the Philippines during Marcos' rule?
What was the outcome of the Escalante Massacre in 1985?
What was the outcome of the Escalante Massacre in 1985?
What was Marcos' primary achievement in 15 years of power?
What was Marcos' primary achievement in 15 years of power?
What was the role of the government in the treatment of sugar workers?
What was the role of the government in the treatment of sugar workers?
What was a major factor that hindered a unified resistance movement against Marcos?
What was a major factor that hindered a unified resistance movement against Marcos?
What motivated Muslim students to join the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)?
What motivated Muslim students to join the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)?
What was the outcome of the rebellion in Southern Mindanao?
What was the outcome of the rebellion in Southern Mindanao?
What was a consequence of the displacement and migration to Mindanao?
What was a consequence of the displacement and migration to Mindanao?
Why did some Moro leaders not agree to the proposal?
Why did some Moro leaders not agree to the proposal?
What was the goal of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)?
What was the goal of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)?
What was the main reason behind the protest against the Chico Dam project?
What was the main reason behind the protest against the Chico Dam project?
What was the response of the government to the villagers' protests against the Chico Dam?
What was the response of the government to the villagers' protests against the Chico Dam?
Who led the resistance against the construction of the Chico Dam?
Who led the resistance against the construction of the Chico Dam?
What was the significance of the Chico Dam project to the government?
What was the significance of the Chico Dam project to the government?
What was the attitude of the government towards the villagers who opposed the Chico Dam?
What was the attitude of the government towards the villagers who opposed the Chico Dam?
What did the villagers mean by saying 'you are owned by the land'?
What did the villagers mean by saying 'you are owned by the land'?
What was the result of 'fascist rule' under Marcos' regime?
What was the result of 'fascist rule' under Marcos' regime?
What was the role of the Church during the Marcos regime?
What was the role of the Church during the Marcos regime?
What was the purpose of the aboveground organizations in the cities?
What was the purpose of the aboveground organizations in the cities?
Why did Marcos find it critical to silence his political opponents?
Why did Marcos find it critical to silence his political opponents?
What was the result of the growing resistance by the Communist Party of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front?
What was the result of the growing resistance by the Communist Party of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front?
What was the role of Archimedes Trajano?
What was the role of Archimedes Trajano?
What was the main objective of the peace pacts among the tribes in Kalinga and Bontok?
What was the main objective of the peace pacts among the tribes in Kalinga and Bontok?
What was the outcome of the World Bank's review of the Chico Dam project?
What was the outcome of the World Bank's review of the Chico Dam project?
What happened to Macli-ing Dulag in 1980?
What happened to Macli-ing Dulag in 1980?
What was the outcome of the trial of Macli-ing Dulag's killers?
What was the outcome of the trial of Macli-ing Dulag's killers?
What was the impact of the resistance of the Kalinga and Bontok tribes on the Marcos government?
What was the impact of the resistance of the Kalinga and Bontok tribes on the Marcos government?
What was the significance of the resistance of the Cordillera leaders?
What was the significance of the resistance of the Cordillera leaders?
What was the reason for the politicians' call for a 'restoration of democracy' in the late 1970s?
What was the reason for the politicians' call for a 'restoration of democracy' in the late 1970s?
What was a consequence of the growing resistance against Marcos?
What was a consequence of the growing resistance against Marcos?
What was Marcos' strategy to stop the opposition from uniting?
What was Marcos' strategy to stop the opposition from uniting?
Why were the AFP there for economic reasons?
Why were the AFP there for economic reasons?
What was the result of the resistance and response to Marcos?
What was the result of the resistance and response to Marcos?
What was the consequence of the human rights abuses and EJKs?
What was the consequence of the human rights abuses and EJKs?
What was a significant factor that contributed to Cory Aquino's victory in the elections?
What was a significant factor that contributed to Cory Aquino's victory in the elections?
What was the response of the CPP to the elections?
What was the response of the CPP to the elections?
What was the outcome of the election despite the limitations and cheating?
What was the outcome of the election despite the limitations and cheating?
What was the role of the people in protecting the election results?
What was the role of the people in protecting the election results?
What was the event that sparked widespread outrage and led to the Walk-Out?
What was the event that sparked widespread outrage and led to the Walk-Out?
What was the main reason why Ninoy Aquino decided to return to the Philippines despite death threats?
What was the main reason why Ninoy Aquino decided to return to the Philippines despite death threats?
What was the main challenge facing the opposition against Marcos?
What was the main challenge facing the opposition against Marcos?
What was the consequence of Marcos' debt-driven development projects?
What was the consequence of Marcos' debt-driven development projects?
What was the role of the CPP in the opposition against Marcos?
What was the role of the CPP in the opposition against Marcos?
What was the significance of Ninoy Aquino's role in the opposition against Marcos?
What was the significance of Ninoy Aquino's role in the opposition against Marcos?
What was the root cause of the human rights abuses and subversion during Marcos' regime?
What was the root cause of the human rights abuses and subversion during Marcos' regime?
What was the impact of Ninoy's assassination on the economic elites?
What was the impact of Ninoy's assassination on the economic elites?
How did the Catholic Church respond to the dictatorship?
How did the Catholic Church respond to the dictatorship?
What was the result of the 1984 elections?
What was the result of the 1984 elections?
What was the response of the urban middle class to Ninoy's assassination?
What was the response of the urban middle class to Ninoy's assassination?
What was the role of the CPP during this period?
What was the role of the CPP during this period?
What was Ninoy's populism characterized by?
What was Ninoy's populism characterized by?
What was the focus of President Corazon C. Aquino's proclamation on February 25, 1986?
What was the focus of President Corazon C. Aquino's proclamation on February 25, 1986?
What was a key characteristic of the People Power Revolution?
What was a key characteristic of the People Power Revolution?
What is a common experience of revolutions?
What is a common experience of revolutions?
What is a challenge in achieving democracy?
What is a challenge in achieving democracy?
Why did some groups join the People Power Revolution?
Why did some groups join the People Power Revolution?
What is a key aspect of unification?
What is a key aspect of unification?
What was the name of the radio station where Reuter went?
What was the name of the radio station where Reuter went?
What were the civilians bringing to the military in EDSA?
What were the civilians bringing to the military in EDSA?
What was the significance of the nuns' presence at the radio station?
What was the significance of the nuns' presence at the radio station?
What did the people expect from Corazon Aquino as the new President?
What did the people expect from Corazon Aquino as the new President?
What was the consequence of the combined efforts of the people and the military?
What was the consequence of the combined efforts of the people and the military?
What was Corazon Aquino's promise to the people?
What was Corazon Aquino's promise to the people?
What is the primary way society remembers events?
What is the primary way society remembers events?
What was a major factor that led to the success of the EDSA revolution?
What was a major factor that led to the success of the EDSA revolution?
What was the nature of the coalition government formed after EDSA?
What was the nature of the coalition government formed after EDSA?
What is an example of how history can be manipulated to be remembered in a particular way?
What is an example of how history can be manipulated to be remembered in a particular way?
What was the primary motivation behind the EDSA revolution?
What was the primary motivation behind the EDSA revolution?
What is the significance of social memory in shaping our understanding of history?
What is the significance of social memory in shaping our understanding of history?
What was a major challenge faced by the EDSA revolution?
What was a major challenge faced by the EDSA revolution?
What is a common misconception about EDSA?
What is a common misconception about EDSA?
What is a value that was fought for during EDSA but is currently being rejected?
What is a value that was fought for during EDSA but is currently being rejected?
What was the outcome of the EDSA revolution in terms of its objectives?
What was the outcome of the EDSA revolution in terms of its objectives?
What is a characteristic of the way people remember and forget historical events?
What is a characteristic of the way people remember and forget historical events?
What was Cory's achievement in terms of international respect?
What was Cory's achievement in terms of international respect?
What is a question that is being challenged in the context of EDSA?
What is a question that is being challenged in the context of EDSA?
What was one of the challenges Cory faced during her presidency?
What was one of the challenges Cory faced during her presidency?
What is a common habit of Filipinos when dealing with painful moments in history?
What is a common habit of Filipinos when dealing with painful moments in history?
What was a consequence of the events in 1990 and 1991 on the economy?
What was a consequence of the events in 1990 and 1991 on the economy?
What was the purpose of the Presidential Commission on Good Government?
What was the purpose of the Presidential Commission on Good Government?
Why is it hard to talk about the martial law in the Philippines?
Why is it hard to talk about the martial law in the Philippines?
What is the significance of the slow grind of justice and recovery of hidden wealth?
What is the significance of the slow grind of justice and recovery of hidden wealth?
What was a problem that hindered Cory's effectiveness?
What was a problem that hindered Cory's effectiveness?
What was one of Cory's achievements?
What was one of Cory's achievements?
What is the outcome of not being critical of historical claims on social media?
What is the outcome of not being critical of historical claims on social media?
Why does the appeal of populism rise despite the failures of the current government?
Why does the appeal of populism rise despite the failures of the current government?
What is a consequence of the forks in memory?
What is a consequence of the forks in memory?
What is the main idea of the text regarding the EDSA revolution?
What is the main idea of the text regarding the EDSA revolution?
What is the author's main concern about the memorialization of Martial Law?
What is the author's main concern about the memorialization of Martial Law?
What does the author mean by 'not resiliency, but recognition of the problem'?
What does the author mean by 'not resiliency, but recognition of the problem'?
What is the author's message about reclaiming our narrative?
What is the author's message about reclaiming our narrative?
What is the author's attitude towards the phrase 'bahala na'?
What is the author's attitude towards the phrase 'bahala na'?
What is the author's main message about the People Power Revolution?
What is the author's main message about the People Power Revolution?
Flashcards
Why were the Americans hostile towards the Hukbalahap?
Why were the Americans hostile towards the Hukbalahap?
The Hukbalahap, a peasant-based organization, fought against the Japanese alongside the Americans but were later viewed as a threat to American influence.
What happened in the Malolos Massacre?
What happened in the Malolos Massacre?
The Americans, instead of replacing the Huk's weapons with newer models as promised, massacred 109 Huk guerrillas in an event known as the Malolos Massacre.
What were the conditions of the Hukbalahap surrender?
What were the conditions of the Hukbalahap surrender?
The Hukbalahap's surrender in 1945 came with conditions such as recognition as war veterans and the removal of Japanese collaborators from government positions.
What social conditions existed after World War II in the Philippines?
What social conditions existed after World War II in the Philippines?
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Why did the Hukbalahap Rebellion continue after the war?
Why did the Hukbalahap Rebellion continue after the war?
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What were the goals of the Democratic Alliance?
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The Hukbalahap Rebellion
- The Hukbalahap, a peasant-based organization, held the line of defense against the Japanese and wanted to work with the Americans to liberate the Philippines
- Despite their shared fight against the Japanese, the Americans were hostile towards the Huks
- The Americans treated the Huks and USAFFE guerrilla differently, with the Huks being seen as a threat to American influence in the country
- The Americans tricked the Huks into surrendering their arms, promising to replace them with newer models, but instead, the Huk guerrillas were massacred
- 109 Huk guerrillas were killed in the Malolos Massacre of February 19, 1945
The Hukbalahap Rebellion Continues
- Prominent guerrilla leaders, including Luis Taruc, Casto Alejandrini, and 14 others, were arrested in early 1945
- The Hukbalahap surrendered in September 1945, with Luis Taruc giving a roster of Huk soldiers to President Osmena
- The conditions for the surrender included recognition of the Huks as war veterans and driving Japanese collaborators out of government
Post-War Conditions
- The post-war period saw the rise of social unrest, with peasants demanding better treatment and justice from the landlords
- The Hukbalahap Rebellion continued, with the Huks organizing peasants to stand up against the landlords
- The landlords, with the help of the government, used private armies and civilian guards to suppress the Huk movement
The Democratic Alliance
- The Democratic Alliance was formed to promote the interests of peasants and workers
- The Alliance advocated for better relations with landowners, low-interest loans, and stronger implementation of existing laws to protect peasants
- The Alliance also called for recognition of the Huks as war veterans and driving Japanese collaborators out of government
The Failure of the Huk Rebellion
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Peasant support for the Huk rebellion eventually waned due to pragmatic economic interests
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines, with American support, grew stronger and more popular, leading to the decline of the Huk movement
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By 1954, the Huk rebellion had largely ended, with Luis Taruc surrendering to President Quirino and reopening negotiations.### Prelude to Martial Law
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A constitutional convention was authorized to update the 1935 Commonwealth Constitution, with directly elected delegates including activists who sought to reshape the exercise of power.
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Anti-Marcos delegates planned to prevent him or any immediate family member from seeking another term.
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The Plaza Miranda bombing in 1971 was a precursor to the declaration of martial law.
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In 1972, Enrile claimed to have been ambushed, which became the rationale for declaring martial law, but later admitted to staging the ambush.
Declaration of Martial Law
- Martial law was declared on September 23, 1972, with Marcos claiming that all his enemies were working together to oust him.
- The public accepted the measure due to the perceived poor security situation in the country.
- The AFP detained Marcos' political enemies, and the military budget increased from 880 million to 4 billion pesos.
The New Society
- The AFP launched major attacks against the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP-NPA).
- Officers were assigned to civilian agencies, and the military received the largest allocation of the national budget.
- The Americans and technocrats indirectly supported the dictatorship by funding the AFP.
End of the Sugar Monopoly
- Marcos formally ended the sugar monopoly on March 15, 1984, but hacienderos were forced to sign long-term contracts with Nasutra due to lack of international trade connections.
- The sugar workers were the most affected, being used as a bargaining chip between the government and hacienderos.
Dictatorship, Corruption, and Cronyism
- The government controlled and manipulated the economy, favoring cronies and relatives.
- Cronyism was prevalent in various industries, including coconut, sugar, banana, tobacco, banking, and finance.
- Marcos' principal economic achievement was helping his friends and relatives build giant conglomerates.
Opposition and Resistance
- Opponents, including Diokno, Aquino, and student activists, were jailed, tortured, or killed.
- The media was shut down or controlled by Marcos' friends and relatives.
- There was a lack of unity among the opposition, with different groups having different goals and methods.
Economic Impact
- Land reform implemented by Marcos was ineffective, and the economy was unsustainable due to reliance on export crops.
- Public spending was funded by public debt, and construction projects were often unprofitable and criticized for being "over-designed".
Resistance to the Marcos Dictatorship
- The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) formed to create the Bangsa Moro Republik (Moro National Republic) and received international support.
- The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) grew in membership, and Marcos responded by increasing the military budget.
- Resistance groups, including non-communist politicians and the Church, opposed the regime, but were not united in their goals and methods.
Conclusion
- The people were not united in their purpose, and Marcos was able to present the communists as the real problem.
- The withdrawal of US military aid and public support for Cory Aquino's presidential campaign led to the eventual downfall of Marcos' regime.### Revolution and Return to Democracy
- The Assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr. on August 21, 1983, marked a turning point in the opposition to Marcos' regime, as even his cronies began to question their support for him.
- The urban middle class and economic elites became more politically involved, realizing that they were not immune to human rights abuses and that their interests aligned with Ninoy's.
- The elite opposition and social democrats reunited to challenge Marcos at the local and parliamentary levels in the 1984 elections, which were widely seen as manipulated.
The People Power Revolution
- The EDSA People Power Revolution began on February 25, 1986, with a failed military coup that led to a call for popular support from civil society and the Catholic Church.
- A wide coalition of groups, including the political left and right, participated in the revolution, which was marked by spontaneity and a lack of clear objectives.
- The revolution was able to bring down Marcos' dictatorship, but the aftermath was marked by instability and the difficulty of rebuilding democratic institutions.
Corazon Aquino and the Promise of Democracy
- Corazon Aquino, as the 1st President of the 5th Republic, promised to restore democracy, justice, and morality in government.
- She called for the resignation of all officials under Marcos' administration and the reorganization of government.
- The Presidential Commission on Good Government and the Commission of Human Rights were established to promote reform and accountability.
The Legacy of EDSA
- The People Power Revolution was a culmination of decades of resistance to Marcos' regime, and its success was marked by a mix of euphoria and uncertainty.
- The revolution's legacy is complex and contested, with some viewing it as a triumph of democracy and others seeing it as a failed opportunity for reform.
- The aftermath of EDSA was marked by the return of traditional politicians, failed coup attempts, and economic struggles, which hindered the realization of its promises.
Memorialization of Martial Law
- The way institutions teach history can shape social memory and influence the way we remember and forget events.
- The memorialization of Martial Law is problematic, as it is often marked by selective remembering and a failure to critically examine historical claims.
- The fact that the Marcoses were able to return to power and that the dictator was buried a hero speaks to the ongoing struggle to come to terms with the past.
Challenges and Opportunities
- The Philippines faces ongoing challenges, including the need for accountability, the restoration of democratic institutions, and the promotion of social justice.
- The country must also come to terms with its history, including the legacy of Martial Law and the promises of EDSA.
- The empowerment of the people and the reclaiming of the narrative are crucial for building a better future.
Post-War Rehabilitation
- The passage of the Jones Law in 1916 formalized the US promise of Philippine independence, which was eventually achieved on July 4, 1946.
- The post-war rehabilitation period was marked by challenges, including the need to rebuild Manila, address inflation, and promote economic development.
- The Rehabilitation Act and the Bell Trade Act were passed to provide aid and promote trade, but they ultimately benefited elite Filipinos and American interests.
The Third Republic
- The Third Republic was marked by the presidency of Manuel Roxas, who was elected in 1946 despite controversies surrounding the election.
- Roxas faced challenges, including the need to rebuild the economy, address social unrest, and promote national sovereignty.
- The country's continued ties with the US, including the maintenance of military bases and the influence of American interests, shaped the nation's development during this period.
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