Matrix of the Philippine Government
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The document outlines the contributions and key events during the administrations of various Philippine presidents from 1899 to the present. It highlights significant policies, reforms, and historical moments attributed to each president, including the establishment of the first republic, the declaration of independence, and various economic and social reforms. Additionally, it notes the political shifts and challenges encountered throughout Philippine history, including martial law and the promotion of women's rights.
Matrix of the Philippine Government
- 1. PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTS TIME OF ADMINISTRATION CONTRIBUTIONS January 23, 1899 to April 1, 1901 first (and only) president of the First Republic (Malolos Republic) signed the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, creating a truce between the Spanish and Philippine revolutionaries known as the President of the Revolutionary Government led the Philippines in the Spanish-Philippine War and the American-Philippine War youngest president, taking office at age 28 longest-lived president, passing away at 94 November 15, 1935 to August 1, 1944 first president under the Commonwealth created National Council of Education initiated women’s suffrage in the Philippines during the Commonwealth approved Tagalog/Filipino as the national language of the Philippines appears on the twenty-peso bill a province, a city, a bridge and a university in Manila are named after him his body lies within the special monument on Quezon Memorial Circle October 13, 1943 to August 17, 1945 since the early 1960s, Laurel considered a legitimate president of the Philippines organized KALIBAPI (Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas, or Association for Service to the New Philippines), a provisional government during Japanese occupation declared Martial Law and war between the Philippines and the U.S./United Kingdom in 1944 with his family, established the Lyceum of the Philippines THE REPUBLICAN YEARS LESSON SIX
- 2. August 1, 1944 to May 28, 1946 became president at 65, making him the oldest person to hold office first Visayan to become president joined with U.S. Gen. Douglas McArthur in Leyte on Oct. 20, 1944 to begin restoration of Philippine freedom after Japanese occupation Philippine National Bank was rehabilitated and the country joined the International Monetary Fund during his presidency Bell Trade Act was approved by the U.S. Congress during his presidency appears on the 50-peso bill May 28, 1946 to July 4, 1948 inaugurated as the first president of the new Republic after World War II reconstruction from war damage and life without foreign rule began during his presidency under his term, the Philippine Rehabilitation Act and Philippine Trade Act laws were accepted by Congress appears on the 100-peso bill April 17, 1948 to December 30, 1953 HukBaLaHap guerrilla movement active during his presidency created Social Security Commission created Integrity Board to monitor graft and corruption Quezon City became capital of the Philippines in 1948 December 30, 1953 to March 17, 1957 Hukbalahap movement quelled during his presidency chairman of the Committee on Guerrilla Affairs first president sworn into office wearing Barong Tagalog during inauguration established National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) among other agrarian reforms
- 3. March 18, 1957 to December 30, 1961 known for “Filipino First Policy,” which favored Filipino businesses over foreign investors established the Austerity Program focusing on Filipino trade and commerce known as the “Prince of Visayan Poets” and the “Bard from Bohol” cultural arts was revived during his term was the first president to have his remains buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani December 30, 1961to December 30, 1965 established the first Land Reform Law, allowing for the purchase of private farmland to be distributed in inexpensive, small lots to the landless placed the Philippine peso on the currency exchange market declared June 12, 1898 to be Philippines’ Independence Day signed the Minimum Wage Law created the Philippine Veteran’s Bank December 30, 1965 to June 30, 1986 first president to win a second term declared Martial Law on Sept. 22, 1972 increased the size of Philippine military and armed forces by 1980 the Philippine GNP was four times greater than 1972 by 1986 the Philippines was one of the most indebted countries in Asia the only president whose remains are interred inside a refrigerated crypt February 25, 1986 to June 30, 1992 first woman to be president of the Philippines or any Asian country restored democracy abolished the 1973 Marcos Constitution and ushered in the new Constitution of the Philippines reorganized the structure of the executive branch of government initiated charitable and social activities helping the poor and the needy named “Woman of the Year” in 1986 by Time magazine on the new 500-peso bill together with her husband Benigno Aquino
- 4. 100 Women Who Shaped World History 20 Most Influential Asians of the 20th Century 65 Great Asian Heroes June 30, 1992 to June 30, 1998 presided over celebrations of Philippine Independence Centennial in 1998 received British Knighthood from the United Kingdom by Queen Elizabeth II (Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George) hosted the fourth Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leader's Summit in the Philippines in 1996 Philippine Stock Exchange became an international favorite during his presidency death penalty reinstated while he was in office signed peace agreement with the rebel Moro National Liberation Front June 30, 1998 to January 20, 2001 during his presidency Moro Islamic Liberation Front headquarters and camps were captured joined other leaders and politicians to try to amend the 1987 Constitution cited as one of the Three Outstanding Senators in 1989 among the “Magnificent 12” who voted to terminate the agreement that allows for U.S. control of Clark Airbase and Subic Naval Base January 20, 2001 to June 30, 2010 second female president of the country first and only female vice-president of the Philippines so far first president to take oath outside Luzon peso became the best-performing currency of the year in Asia in 2007 eVAT Law was implemented under her term currently on the 200-peso bill
- 5. June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2016 created the no "wang-wang" policy appointed statesman Jesse Robredo to serve as secretary of Interior and Local Government in 2010, where Robredo served until his death in 2012 initiated K-12 education in the Philippines renamed the Office of the Press Secretary to Presidential Communications Operations Office and appointed new officers suspended allowances and bonuses to Government Owed and Controlled Corporation and Government Financial Institution board members oversaw 7.1% growth of the Philippine economy in 2012 Incumbent Former mayor of Davao City, ascended to presidency through a populist movement. His main campaign slogan was “Change is coming” and vowed to fight/eradicate criminality and drugs within 3-6 months. The permanent Court of Arbitration awarded During his reign, landmark victory to the Philippines, it has won on almost all of its arguments against China He instigated the foreign policy shift from being a pro-US Ally to a more independent stance (or a pro-China stance)