Ph Presidents

Emilio Aguinaldo

First President of the Philippines and of the First Republic (1899–1901).

Youngest President

Emilio Aguinaldo was the youngest president at the age of 29.

Independence Declaration

Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

Philippine-American War

Emilio Aguinaldo led the resistance during the Philippine-American War.

Capture of Aguinaldo

Emilio Aguinaldo was captured in Palanan, Isabela in 1901.

Manuel L. Quezon

First president under the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1935–1944).

Father of the National Language

Manuel L. Quezon established Filipino as the national language.

Quezon's Legacy

Manuel L. Quezon established government systems still used today, such as Civil Service.

Jose P. Laurel

President during Japanese occupation (Second Republic) (1943–1945).

Puppet Leader

Jose P. Laurel was viewed by some as a puppet leader during his presidency.

Treason Charges

After WWII, Jose P. Laurel faced treason charges but was granted amnesty.

Sergio Osmeña

Oldest president upon assuming office (65 years old) from 1944 to 1946.

Post-War Rebuilding

Sergio Osmeña rebuilt the Commonwealth after the Japanese occupation.

Manuel Roxas

First President of the Third Republic (1946–1948).

Central Bank Establishment

Manuel Roxas established the Central Bank of the Philippines.

Bell Trade Act

Signed by Manuel Roxas, which gave U.S. economic control.

Elpidio Quirino

Focused on post-war recovery, economic development, and social security (1948–1953).

Social Security Commission

Elpidio Quirino created the Social Security Commission, the predecessor of SSS.

Ramon Magsaysay

Known as the 'Champion of the Masses' (1953–1957).

Land Reform Promotion

Ramon Magsaysay promoted land reform and rural development.

Carlos P. Garcia

Advocated the 'Filipino First Policy' (1957–1961).

Diosdado Macapagal

Changed Independence Day from July 4 to June 12 (1961–1965).

Ferdinand Marcos

Longest-serving president (1965–1986), declared Martial Law (1972–1981).

Corazon Aquino

First female president in the Philippines and in Asia (1986–1992).

Fidel V. Ramos

Former general and defense secretary; served from 1992 to 1998.

Joseph “Erap” Estrada

Former movie actor; ousted via EDSA II due to plunder allegations (1998–2001).

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

First female president to be re-elected; served from 2001 to 2010.

Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III

Promoted the 'Daang Matuwid' anti-corruption policy (2010–2016).

Rodrigo Duterte

First president from Mindanao; launched 'War on Drugs' (2016–2022).

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

Son of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.; current president (2022–Present).