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Emilio Aguinaldo (1898-1901)
� First elected president of the Philippines.
� Chosen president of the revolutionary government.
� Significant factor on defeating regulars from famous battles at Kawit & Imus Cavite.
� Remembered for the proclamation of Philippine independence.
� Co-founder of the Malolos Republic.
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Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944)
� The principal architect of Philippine Independence.
� Emerged as the acknowledged leader of Philippine politics.
� Instrumental part in obtaining passage in 1916 of the Jones Act.
� Reorganized the islands' military defense with Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
� Served as a member of the Pacific War Council.
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Sergio Osmena Sr. (1944-1946)
� Founder of the Nationalista Party.
� Founder of Cebu's Spanish newspaper "El Nuevo Dia" (New Day), 1890.
� elected delegate to the Philippine National Assembly (1907).
� Became speaker of the House of Representatives in (1916).
� Served the Philippines for 40 years of honesty and faith.
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Jose P. Laurel (1943-1945)
� One of the high ranking government officials left in the Philippines during the Pearl Harbor.
� Laurel's Presidency overshadowed his achievements in the pre-war struggle for independence.
� Advocated of women's suffrage.
� Sponsored of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution.
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Manuel A. Roxas (1946-1948)
� Elected to the Philippine House of Representatives in (1922).
� Serve as Speaker of the House and a member of the Council of State.
� Accepted terms of aid, trade, and military cooperation of the United States.
� His administration was marred by graft and corruption.
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Elpidio Quirino (1948-1953)
� Member of the Philippine independence mission to Washington, D.C.
� Outlined two avowed objectives: regain faith and confidence in government and restore peace.
� Marked by notable postwar reconstruction, economic gains, and increased economic aid from U.S.
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Ramon Magsaysay (1907-1957)
� Popularly known as "The Guy".
� Endeared himself to the Filipino masses by giving them easier access to the office.
� Administration launched major programs of land reform, social welfare, and public works.
� Regarded him principally as the president whose heart truly bled for the common man.
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Carlos P. garcia (1957-1961)
� Active in the resistance movement during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in WW II.
� Participated in the formulation of the governing laws and policies of UN.
� Instrumental in pursuing and implementing the "Filipino First" policy.
� Campaigned and adhered to a program of austerity.
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Diosdado Macapagal (1961-1965)
� Served as second secretary to the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC.
� Worked to suppress graft and corruption and to stimulate the Philippine economy.
� Placed the peso in the free currency-exchange market.
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Ferdinand E. Marcos (1965-1986)
� Uplift the economic and social condition of all the people using hard-work and self-reliance.
� His first term was innovative and inspirational.
� Embarked a huge infrastructure program & steered the diplomacy during a period of transition.
� Declared martial law on September 21, 1972.
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Corazon C. Aquino (1986-1992)
� First woman president of the Republic of the Philippines.
� Proclaimed a constitution and soon thereafter appointed a commission to write a new constitution.
� She faced an ongoing outcry over economic injustice.
� Support of the people which was called People's Power pushed her to candidate against Marcos.
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Fidel v. Ramos (1992-1998)
� Aim to uplift the Philippines as a newly industrialized country by the year 2000.
� Emphasizes for the reconciliation and gives amnesty for the rebels who are willing to surrender.
� Intensify to complete the Program such as; school buildings, roads and bridges.
� He also country wide development, country's infrastructure program for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
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Joseph "Erap" Estrada (1998-2000)
� Estrada entered politics when he ran for Mayor of San Juan in 1968.
� Named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in Public Administration.
� He is the Founder and President of the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation.
� He sponsored several bills for the protection and promotion of indigenous cultural communities.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2000-Present)
� Daughter of the late President Diosdado Macapagal.
� Won with 12.7 million votes, the most number of votes for Vice-President in history.
� Filed over 400 Senate Bills and Resolutions.
� Selected Woman of the Year by the Catholic Educaiton Association of the Philippines.
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