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The Philippine Presidents

Here is the complete list of the Presidents of the Philippines.

In all, there are 14 heads of the states in the Philippine government history.

However, the list includes those who are not counted in the order terms because they are not part of the existing Constitutional succession that begun in 1935.

They are they Presidents of the FirstRepublic, the Commonwealth and the SecondRepublic.

More so, before the United States has granted the Philippine Independence on July 4, 1946; the heads of the states from 1565 to1898 was the King of Spain and the President of the United States in 1898 to 1946.

 

Fifth Philippine Republic

The Presidents under the Fifth Philippine Republic


The daughter of the late President Diosdado Macapagal. The second woman to be swept into the Presidency by a peaceful People Power revolution (EDSA II).
The daughter of the late President Diosdado Macapagal. The second woman to be swept into the Presidency by a peaceful People Power revolution (EDSA II).

MARIA GLORIA Macaraeg MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

Born- April 5, 1947

Fourth President of the Fifth Republic of the Philippines

Term- 2001 - Present

Place of Birth: Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines

Occupation: Economist

Father: Diosdado Macapagal

Mother: Evangelina Macaraeg

Husband: Jose Miguel Arroyo


Filipino film actor and director, later politician. He resigned after the impeachment trial against him collapsed.
Filipino film actor and director, later politician. He resigned after the impeachment trial against him collapsed.

JOSE Marcelo EJERCITO (ESTRADA)

Born- April 19,1937

Third President of the Fifth Republic of the Philippines

Term- 1998 - 2001)

Place of Birth: Tondo, Manila, Philippines

Occupation: Actor

Father: Emilio Ejercito, Sr.

Mother: Maria Marcelo

Wife: Luisa Pimentel

 


As head of the State, his administration centerpiece program is the Philippines 2000, which aimed to uplift the Philippines as a newly industrialized country by the year 2000
As head of the State, his administration centerpiece program is the Philippines 2000, which aimed to uplift the Philippines as a newly industrialized country by the year 2000

FIDEL Valdez. RAMOS

Born- March 18, 1928

Second President of the Fifth Republic of the Philippines

Term- June 30, 1992 - June 30, 1998

Place of Birth: Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines

Occupation: Soldier, Civil Engineer, Statesman

Father: Narciso Ramos

Mother: Angela Valdez

Wife: Amelita Ramos

 


Political leader and the First Woman President of the Philippines. She succeeded her murdered husband, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.(a popular critic of the Marcos administration), as leader of the opposition to President Ferdinand Marcos.
Political leader and the First Woman President of the Philippines. She succeeded her murdered husband, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.(a popular critic of the Marcos administration), as leader of the opposition to President Ferdinand Marcos.

MARIA CORAZON Cojuangco AQUINO

 

Born- January 25, 1933

First President of the Fifth Republic of the Philippines

Term: February 25, 1986- June 30, 1992

Place of Birth: Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines

Occupation: Housewife, Politician

Father: Jose Cojuangco

Mother: Demetria Sumulong

Husband: Benigno, Aquino, Jr.

Fourth Philippine Republic

The President under the Fourth Philippine Republic 


Philippine lawyer and politician who ruled by martial law and was ousted by a peaceful People Power Revolution in 1986.
Philippine lawyer and politician who ruled by martial law and was ousted by a peaceful People Power Revolution in 1986.

FERDINAND EMMANUEL Edralin MARCOS

Born- September 11, 1917, Died- September 28, 1989 Sixth and last President of the Third Republic of the Philippines Term: December 30, 1965- December 30, 1973 President of the Fourth Republic of the Philippines Term: June 30, 1981 - February 25,1986

Place of Birth: Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Occupation: Lawyer

Father: Mariano Marcos

Mother: Josefa Edralin

Wife: Imelda Romualdez


Famous for his austerity program and policy. He maintained the strong tradition ties with the United States and sought closer relation with non-communist Asian countries.
Famous for his austerity program and policy. He maintained the strong tradition ties with the United States and sought closer relation with non-communist Asian countries.

CARLOS Polistico GARCIA

 

Born- November 4, 1896, died- June 14, 1971

Fourth President of the Third Republic of the Philippines

Term: March 18, 1957- December 30, 1961

Place of Birth: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines

Occupation: Lawyer

Father: Policronio Garcia

Mother: Ambrosia Polistico

Wife: Leonila Dimataga


Poet, politician, lawyer, diplomat, statesman, economist, and intellectual. Diosdado Macapagal was born to poverty but rose due to diligence and brilliance.
Poet, politician, lawyer, diplomat, statesman, economist, and intellectual. Diosdado Macapagal was born to poverty but rose due to diligence and brilliance.

DIOSDADO Pangan MACAPAGAL

Born September 28, 1910, died April 21, 1997

Fifth President of the Third Republic of the Philippines

Term: December 30, 1961 - December 30, 1965

Place of Birth: Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines

Occupation : Lawyer

Father: Urbano Macapagal

Mother: Romana Pangan

Wife: Purita dela Rosa (1st)

Wife: Evangelina Macaraeg (2nd)

Third Philippine Republic

The Presidents under the Third Philippine Republic 


Political leader and second president of the Independence Republic of the Philippines.
Political leader and second president of the Independence Republic of the Philippines.

ELPIDIO Rivera QUIRINO

Born- November 16, 1890, died- February 28, 1956

Second President, Third Republic of the Philippines

Term: April 17, 1948- November 10, 1953

Place of Birth: Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Occupation: Lawyer

Father: Mariano Quirino

Mother: Gregoria Rivera

Wife: Alicia Syquia


Best known for successfully defeating the communist led Hukbalahap (Huk) Movement. Idol of the masses, champion of democracy, and freedom fighter.
Best known for successfully defeating the communist led Hukbalahap (Huk) Movement. Idol of the masses, champion of democracy, and freedom fighter.

RAMON del Fierro MAGSAYSAY

Born- August 31, 1907, died- March 17, 1957

Third President of the Third Republic of the Philippines

Term: December 30, 1953- March 17, 1957

Place of Birth: Iba Zambales, Philippines

Occupation: Engineer

Father: Exequiel Magsaysay

Mother: Perfecta del Fierro

Wife: Luz Banzon


Political leader and first president of the Independence Republic of the Philippines.
Political leader and first president of the Independence Republic of the Philippines.

MANUEL Acuna ROXAS

Born- January 1, 1892, died- April 15, 1948  Last President of the Commonwealth  Term: May 28, 1946- July 4, 1946  First President of the ThirdRepublic of the Philippines  Term: July 4, 1946- April 15, 1948

Place of Birth: Capiz (RoxasCity), Capiz, Philippines

Occupation: Lawyer

Father: Gerardo Roxas

Mother: Rosario Acuna

Wife: Trinidad de Leon

Children: Vicente Roxas; and Gerardo "Gerry"

Second Philippine Republic

The President under the Second Philippine Republic 


Became the President of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation of World War II.
Became the President of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation of World War II.

JOSE PACIANO Garcia LAUREL

 

Born- March 9, 1891, died- November 6, 1959

President of the Japanese Sponsored Republic

Term: October 14, 1943- August 15, 1945

Place of Birth: Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines

Occupation: Lawyer

Father: Sotero Laurel, Sr.

Mother: Jacoba Garcia

Wife: Pacencia Hidalgo

Commonwealth of the Philippines

The Presidents under the Commonwealth of the Philippines 


Filipino statesman, founder of the Nationalist Party (Partido Nacionalista) and President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.
Filipino statesman, founder of the Nationalist Party (Partido Nacionalista) and President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.

SERGIO Suico OSMEÑA

Born- September 9, 1878, died- October 19, 1961

Second President of the Commonwealth

Term of Office: August 1, 1944- May 27, 1946

Place of Birth: Cebu, Philippines

Occupation: Lawyer

Father: Secret Identity

Mother: Juana Suico

Wife: Estefania Chiong Veloso (1st )

Children: Vicente, Edilberto, Nicasio, Milagros, Emilio, Teodoro, Jose, and Sergio, Jr.

Wife: Esperanza Limjap (2nd)

Children: Ramon, Rosalina, and Victor


Filipino statesman, leader of the independence movement, and first president of the Philippine Commonwealth established under United States tutelage in 1935.
Filipino statesman, leader of the independence movement, and first president of the Philippine Commonwealth established under United States tutelage in 1935.

MANUEL LUIS Molina QUEZON

Born- August 19, 1878, died- August 1, 1944

First President of the Commonwealth

Term: November 15, 1935- August 1, 1944

Place of Birth: Baler, Tayabas (Aurora), Philippines

Occupation: Military, Lawyer

Father: Lucio Quezon

Mother: Maria Dolores Molina

Wife: Aurora Aragon Quezon

First Philippine Republic

The President of the First Philippine Republic 


Filipino leader who fought first against Spain and later against the United States for the Independence of the Philippines.
Filipino leader who fought first against Spain and later against the United States for the Independence of the Philippines.

EMILIO Famy AGUINALDO

Born- March 22, 1869, died- February 6, 1964  President of the First Philippine Republic  Term: 1898- 1901

Place of Birth: Cavite El Viejo (Kawit), Cavite, Philippines

Occupation: Military

Father: Crispulo Aguinaldo

Mother: Trinidad Famy

Wife: Hilaria del Rosario (1st)

Children: Miguel, Carmen, Emilio Jr., Maria and Cristina

Wife: Maria Agoncillo (2nd)

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ccdursina profile image

ccdursina  says:
11 months ago

So, it sounds like Philipine had 2 female "LEADERS" in charge with the PResidential seat EVEN before USA, that is great news, - pormising!

Thanks for sharing!

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doodsdpogi  says:
11 months ago

For me, a King still is more supreme. But the saying "In every man's success, there's always a woman behind him" stil counts. ;)

sweet  says:
11 months ago

t.y poh

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doodsdpogi  says:
11 months ago

you're welcome Sweet

alen  says:
10 months ago

thanks for this. it helps a lot for the school project of my son.

bien tan  says:
10 months ago

a brief but accurate way of preserving our heritage

rhaisa  says:
10 months ago

i really hate gloria eww.....

1018  says:
7 months ago

ty for it i really need diz for my assignment agai tnx a lot

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doodsdpogi  says:
7 months ago

Hope this has helped you ;))

ann  says:
6 months ago

mabuhay ang ating pilipin,gwapo sila

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doodsdpogi  says:
6 months ago

Welcome Ann ;)

patrick  says:
6 months ago

k na sana...pero mas mahirap ang answer na hinahanap ko....hmmmm....kainis ng teacher....sino kaya sagutin ito.....???

1.)pumili ng isang economista....

2.)what is economics for (economist you choose)?

-----  says:
4 months ago

thnx a lot.helps me on my proj.(:

JEM  says:
3 months ago

I HATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLORIA D CORRUPTOR

lee34  says:
2 months ago

mr. aguinaldo an the filipino people were the only country/island to offer slaves refuge during the hell blacks went through. i can say more but thats just a tidbit about that courageous HERO who took on the MEGA POWER.(check history the real history).bong bong son. word to the philipines-----

fides  says:
2 months ago

yung last name ng mother ni marcos ay na misspelled dapat Edralin

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doodsdpogi  says:
2 months ago

Thanks Fides ;)

nicole d. garcia  says:
3 weeks ago

gusto kong malaman ang talambuhay ni ramon magsaysay

Lian Miguel  says:
10 days ago

Ang payat ni sergio osmena doon sa litrato! sya ba talaga 'yan?

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