SOCSCI ALL PRESIDENTS

Manuel Roxas

(1946–1948)

Bell Trade Act (U.S. parity rights), Philippine Rehabilitation Act,

Hukbalahap Rebellion

Elpidio Quirino (1948–1953)

7-Point Social Security Program, Magna Carta of Labor, creation of

Central Bank (1949), corruption allegations.

Ramon Magsaysay (1953–1957)

Land Reform Act (1955), Agricultural Tenancy Act (1954), rural

electrification, SEATO member, beloved president.

Carlos P. Garcia (1957–1961):

"Filipino First Policy", Laurel-Langley Agreement, cultural revival,

anti-graft campaigns

Diosdado Macapagal (1961–1965)

Land Reform Code (RA 3844), peso decontrol program, shifted

Independence Day to June 12

Ferdinand Marcos (1965–1972)

Massive infrastructure, Vietnam troop deployment, Plaza Miranda

bombing, declared Martial Law (Sept. 21, 1972).

Marcos Dictatorship - (1972–1986)

1973 Constitution, centralized power, censorship, San Juanico Bridge, Bataan

Nuclear Power Plant, crony capitalism, debt crisis, human rights abuses. Martial Law lifted 1981 but

authoritarian rule continued. Ninoy Aquino assassination (1983). EDSA People Power Revolution (Feb

22–25, 1986) ousted Marcos.

Corazon Aquino (1986–1992):

Restored democracy, 1987 Constitution, PCGG to recover Marcos

wealth, multiple coup attempts, natural disasters (Mt. Pinatubo).

Fidel V. Ramos (1992–1998)

Philippines 2000", peace deal with MNLF, power crisis solutions,

repealed Anti-Subversion Law, Asian Financial Crisis (1997).

Joseph Estrada (1998–2001)

Erap para sa Mahirap", agrarian reform, anti-crime drive, jueteng

scandal, impeachment and EDSA II ouster.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2001–2010):

Strong Republic, 10-Point Agenda, infrastructure growth,

controversies (Hello Garci, NBN-ZTE, extrajudicial killings).

Benigno Aquino III (2010–2016):

Daang Matuwid", Sin Tax Reform, K-12 program, West Philippine

Sea arbitration victory, Typhoon Yolanda, Mamasapano clash

Rodrigo Duterte (2016–2022):

War on Drugs, Build Build Build, Bangsamoro Organic Law, Universal

Health Care, COVID-19 response, ICC probe.

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (2022–Present):

Build Better More", Maharlika Wealth Fund,

RCEP ratification, inflation and food supply concerns.

Emilio Aguinaldo

(1899–1901)

Manuel L. Quezon

(1935–1944)

Jose P. Laurel

(1943–1945)

Sergio Osmeña

(1944–1946)

Manuel Roxas

(1946–1948)

Elpidio Quirino

(1948–1953)

Ramon Magsaysay

(1953–1957)

Carlos P. Garcia

(1957–1961)

Diosdado Macapagal

(1961–1965)

Ferdinand Marcos

(1965–1986)

Corazon Aquino

(1986–1992)

Fidel V. Ramos

(1992–1998)

Joseph Estrada

(1998–2001)

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

(2001–2010)

Benigno Aquino III

(2010–2016)

Rodrigo Duterte

(2016–2022)

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

(2022–present)

Miguel Malvar

Forgotten President