13 Questions
What was the main goal of President Quirino's amnesty in 1948?
To secure faith and peace and order in the country
What was the outcome of the amnesty issued by President Quirino?
Hostilities resumed between the Huk rebels and the government forces
What event marked the end of the Quirino administration?
The presidential election of 1953
Who was the leader of the Huk rebels who surrendered to President Quirino in 1948?
Luis Taruc
What was the result of the Huk insurgency continuing in the plains of Central Luzon?
The peace and order problems in the countryside were exacerbated
What was the main focus of Pres. Quirino's administration after inheriting the postwar problems of the country?
Restoration of faith to the government and rehabilitation of the economy
What was the main purpose of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States?
To provide mutual protection against possible enemy invasion
What was the primary objective of the Action Committee on Social Amelioration?
To promote the welfare of citizens in rural areas
What was the main function of the Labor Management Advisory Board?
To formulate labor policies and prevent labor disputes
What was the primary reason for the formation of Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon (HUKBALAHAP) during World War II?
To fight against the Japanese and landlords
Who was the founder of Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon (HUKBALAHAP) during World War II?
Not mentioned in the text
What was the main impact of the Mutual Defense Treaty on the country?
It strengthened the country's security against possible enemy invasion
What was the primary objective of the Huk Amnesty program?
Not mentioned in the text
Study Notes
Pres. Quirino's Administration
- Inherited post-war problems after Pres. Roxas' death in 1948
- Focused on restoring faith in the government, rehabilitating the economy, and achieving peace
Economic Programs
- Stabilization of the agricultural sector
- Industrialization (Cortes et al., 2000)
Mutual Defense Treaty
- Agreement between the Philippines and the United States for mutual protection
- Armed forces of the Philippines and the United States can serve on each other's bases (Article II, Section 1)
Action Committee on Social Amelioration and Labor Management Advisory Board
- Established to promote the welfare of citizens in rural areas (Executive Order No. 68)
- Formulated labor policies and initiated studies to prevent, mitigate, and reconcile labor disputes
Huk Amnesty
- Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon (HUKBALAHAP) was an armed organization founded in 1942
- Majority of members were peasants who fought against landlords and Japanese
- President Quirino issued an amnesty to rebels in 1948 to achieve peace and order
- Luis Taruc and other leaders surrendered in June 1948, but the amnesty was not fully successful due to accusations of not fully surrendering arms and bad faith
End of Office
- Ramon Magsaysay's rise to leadership in the 1950s changed the country's political history
- Magsaysay won the 1953 presidential election, marking the end of the Quirino administration
This quiz covers the administration of President Quirino of the Philippines, focusing on his restoration of faith in the government, economic rehabilitation, and attainment of peace. Test your knowledge of his key programs and highlights.
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