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Elpidio Quirino

The Sixth President of the Republic of the

Philippines

Date of Birth : November 16, 1890 Place of birth : Vigan, Ilocos SurFather : Mariano QuirinoMother : Gregoria Rivera Date of Death: February 29,

1956 (aged 65)Spouse: Alicia SyquiaOccupation: LawyerReligion: Roman CatholicSignature:

Biography

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Guide 2• 6th President of the Philippines

• In office: April 18, 1948 – December 30, 1953

• Vice President: Fernando Lopez (1949-1953)

• Preceded by: Manuel Roxas• Succeeded by: Ramon

Magsaysay• Political party: Liberal Party

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Presidency

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Guide 2• Young Elpidio graduated from elementary school in nearby Caoayan where he became a barrio teacher

• He received a secondary education at Vigan High School and then he went to Manila and graduated from Manila High School

Definition Purpose GuidesEDUCATION

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Guide 2• In 1915, Quirino earned his law degree from

the University of the Philippines (UP)

Definition Purpose GuidesEDUCATION

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1919 to 1925 - Member of the Philippine House of Representatives 1925 to 1931 - Member of the Philippine Senate 1931 - Secretary of Finance and then Secretary of Interior1934 - Member of the Philippine Independence Mission to Washington, D.C. 1943 - his wife and 3 of his children were killed during the Battle of Manila 1946 - Elected Vice-President and appointed Foreign Affairs Secretary 1949 - Elected as President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines

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POLITICS

When Roxas died on April 15, 1948 Quirino suceeded to the presidency

Upon assuming the office of presidency, Quirino presented his plan for a better government. His agenda is centered on two main objectives:1. Unity among the Filipinos

through the establishment of peace and order

2. Maintanence of the people’s faith in the efficiency and sincerity of the government

Elpidio Quirino was reelected president in November 1949

President Quirino’s administration faced a serious threat in the form of Communist-led Hukbalahap (HUK) movement

When Quirino’s negotiations with Huk commander Luis Taruc broke down in 1948

Quirino appointed Ramon Magsaysay to suppress the insurrection.

Quirino ran for the president again in the 1953 presidential elections, but was defeated by Nacionalista bet Ramon Magsaysay

Quirino retired to private life and died of a heart attack in February 29, 1956

Quirino retired to private life and died of a heart attack in February 29, 1956

Issues The widespread poverty

and acts of graft and corruption in some government offices also contributed to the declining faith of the people in government.

Scandalous transactions of some government officials lowered the prestige of government.

On top of all these was the increasing threat of the Huks who burned and ransacked towns and barrios.

IssuesQuirino’s bid for a second term of

office in 1949 was believed to be one of the dirtiest elections held in the country – next next to the 1969 election wherein Ferdinand Marcos won via massive cheating and intimidation. In the 1953 election, Quirino was defeated by one of the greatest presidents in Philippine history, Ramon Magsaysay.

PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Improvement of the Economyestablishement of farm-to-market roadsestablishment of the Central Bank of the PhilippinesMaking the Magna Carta of Labor at Minimum Wage

Law which aims to give the laborers a better life Increased tariff rates in order to earn more

dollars.Quirino launched and Economic Mobilization

Program to industrialize the country and give more jobs to the Filipinos.

•Amnesty for the Huks Ramon Magsaysay was appointed by the

president to combat the HUK insurgency. With his witty strategy, he made Luis Taruc surrender to the government

President Quirino negotiated with Luis Taruc in Malacanang

The Economic Development Corps (EDCOR) was established. It stated that all those who will surrender will be forgiven by the government and will be provided by land for farming

ACHIEVEMENTS Passed the economic mobilization program

in industrializing the country through the opening of some industries

Increased economic aid from the United States

Established the Central Bank of the Philippines in order to stabilize the currency of our country

Created the president’s action committee on social amelioration to alleviate the life condition of the poor especially in the rural areas

Established the hydroelectric project in Lanao and the Burgos irrigation project in Zambales

CONCLUSION

Quirino's six years as president were marked by notable postwar reconstruction, general economic gains, and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems, however, particularly in the rural areas, remained unsolved. Quirino's administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption.

ENDPrepared by : Ann Jearen Flores