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1、The Philippines:,A country,,-,with thousands of islands,The Philippines is located in the southeastern portion of Asia. Her neighbor on the north is the Republic of China, Taiwan orFormosa), while on the west is Vietnam. Further west is Thailand. Immediately to the south of the Philippines is Indone
2、sia and to the southwest are Malaysia and Singapore.,in,Asia,I. Its Location,its,area,the LAND surface,The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands.,115,800 square miles,36,670 square miles,5,749.86 square miles,40,530 square miles,three MAJOR islands,Luzon,Manila,Visayas,Cebu City,Mindanao,ht
3、tp:/ on the eastern shore of Cebu province in Central Visayas lies Cebu city, the Queen City of the South. Cebu city is an important metropolitan center in the country second only to Metropolitan Manila.,It is the oldest city in the Philippines and abound in cultural heritage that dates back to the
4、early conquest by Spain several hundred years ago.,Cebu City,Cebu city is one of the most important cultural centers in the Philippines. This was mainly brought about by Spanish influences, of which religion plays a very important role in the shaping of the citys structure. Cebu abounds with religio
5、us objects and structures; one of these is Magellans Cross which is the citys most famous landmark. This cross was brought by Spains Ferdinand Magellan in 1952 when he arrived in the country. It is presently housed in a chapel in Magellan street between City and Colegio del Santo Nio and is revered
6、by Filipinos.,These islands are divided into provinces, which are run like states in the United States. Each province is ruled by a governor, a vice governor, and members of the provincial board. Each province is composed of cities, towns, and barrios,The System of Government,II. Its Government,The
7、United States, as provided in the Jones-McDuffie law of 1934, granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946.The Roxas Administration (1946-1948). inaugurated as first president of the new republic was Manuel A. Roxas, who defeated then-President Sergio Osmena, Sr., in the April 1946 nation
8、al election. (Osmena was elected vice president in 1935 and succeeded Quezon to the presidency after the latter died while in exile in the United States.),FROM PHILIPPINEindependenceTO RAMOS REGIME,1st President of the Philippines Term of Office: June 12, 1898 April 1, 1901,EMILIO AGUINALDO: He was
9、the first Philippine President for the Philippine Republic. He ruled from 1898 till 1901. He was the first Philippines leader who fought against the Spain. He also fought for Philippines Independence against the United States.,Philippine Presidents,and LEADERS,MANUEL QUEZON: He ruled Philippines com
10、monwealth for the first time, which was established under United States in 1935, from 1935 till 1944. He was the statesman and the leader of independent movement.,2nd President of the Philippines Term of Office: November 15, 1935 August 1, 1944 Vice President: Sergio Osmena Birth: August 19, 1878 Pl
11、ace: Baler, Tayabas,3rd President of the Philippines Term of Office: October 14, 1943- August 17, 1945 Vice President: None Birth: March 9, 1891 Place: Tanauan, Batangas Death: November 6, 1959,SERGIO OSMEA:He was the ruler of commonwealth of Philippines. He ruled from 1944 till 1946 and was also th
12、e founder of Nationalist Party.,4th President of the Philippines Term of Office: August 1, 1944 May 28, 1946 Vice President: None Birth: September 9, 1878 Place: Cebu City, Cebu Death,JOSE LAUREL: He became the president of Philippines during World War II with the occupation of Japanese.,5th Preside
13、nt of the Philippines Term of Office: May 28, 1946 - April 15, 1948 Vice President: Elpidio Quirino Birth: January 1, 1892 Place: Roxas City, Capiz Death: April 15, 1948,MANUEL ROXAS: He ruled from 1946 till 1948. He was the first president of Independent Republic of Philippines,6th President of the
14、 Philippines Term of Office: April 18, 1948 - December 30, 1953 Vice President: Fernando Lopez Birth: November 16, 1890 Place: Vigan, Ilocos Sur,ELPIDIO QUIRINO: He was political leader and second president of the independent republic of Philippines who ruled from 1948 till 1953.,7th President of th
15、e Philippines Term of Office: December 30, 1953 - March 17, 1957 Vice President: Carlos Garcia Birth: August 31, 1907 Place: Iba, Zambales Death: March 17, 1957,RAMON MAGSAYSAY: He was a successful leader who was an idol of masses and a true champion of democracy. He ruled from 1953 till 1957.,8th P
16、resident of the Philippines Term of Office: March 23, 1957 - December 30, 1961 Vice President: Diosdado Macapagal Birth: November 4, 1896 Place: Talibon, Bohol Death: June 14, 1971,CARLOS GARCIA: He was known for his famous austerity program and policy, this leader ruled from 1957 till 1961. Strong ties were maintained with US and non-communist Asian countries during his era.,
