Submitted by: Harold Dave C.

Baes Section: M5
Date submitted: 12/2/2022

1. Explain the significance of the event happened dated July 4, 1946 to

the Filipinos.
- July 4, 1946 is the declaration of independence of the Philippines
against the Japanese. It was observed as the Araw ng Kalayaan
before the holiday was reverted back to June 12. With the Araw ng
Kalayaan reverting to June 12, July 4 was declared as Philippine-
American Friendship Day. The significance of this date is essential for
the people because it’s the day that the Philippines were completely
liberated from the Japanese forces back in World War 2. It also
started a new Republic, the Third Republic.

2. Describe the condition of the Philippines immediately after the war.

- Filipinos were finally freed from years of suffering at the end of
World War II, but praise for their bravery and sacrifice took a while
to arrive. On September 2, 1945, onboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo
Bay, Japan formally submitted to the Allies. By the end of the war,
the Philippines had experienced significant life loss and significant
structure destruction. Manila had sustained significant damage, and it
is estimated that 1 million Filipinos had died, a great majority of them
in the last few months of the war.

3. What made Magsaysay to be called “Man of the Masses?”

- The public's faith in the government was restored by Magsaysay's
strategy of attracting the masses through a human touch. He was the
first president to visit the slums, engage in conversation and meals
with the common people, give elderly people hugs, carry babies, and
assist farmers in their work. He was the first president to wear
barong tagalog in meetings outside the country. He prioritized the
welfare and well-being of Filipinos and intuitively understood that in
order for policies and programs to be successful. He has the common
man perspective and simple elegance.
4. Discuss. The Filipino First Policy during the time of President Carlos P.
Garcia.
- The policy was a response to the effects of free trade and American
economic domination in the Philippines for years after World War II.
It aims to exert stronger Filipino leadership over the country's
economy, if not to obtain control of it, by fostering "Filipino business
establishment." "Filipino First Policy" never intended to stifle foreign
investment as some have suggested; instead, it aims to support
young Filipino entrepreneurs in creating their own goods and
marketing them internationally. The Garcia administration had
offered grants and loans to numerous Filipino investors in an effort to
foster and support the growth of new businesses and industries
owned by Filipinos. It failed because the majority of future
presidents, who were very interested in foreign-owned corporations,
opted to let them all flood the Philippine economy, killing off the
majority of start-up companies run by local businessmen.

5. In your own realization, is it reasonable to move the Philippine

Independence from July 4, 1946 to June 12, 1898? Why or Why not?
- Yes, because June 12 is the first Independence Day we had from
the Spaniards. Filipino revolutionaries asserted sovereignty and
independence from the Spaniards on June 12, 1898. The first
successful national revolution in Asia took place on June 12, 1898
which is here in the Philippines. It is the true birthday of our country.
July 4, 1946 is the independence from Japanese invaders.

6. How important ASEAN in the Economic growth and peace in the

Region?
- In the world of trade, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is
becoming a more significant force. The grouping's ten members
collectively make up the fifth-largest economy in the world. However,
the distribution of its economic resources is not exactly equal. The
 largest economy among the group is Indonesia, which accounts for
one-third of its entire GNP. Thailand and the Philippines come in
second and third, respectively. The region still stands out as a
desirable place for foreign direct investment thanks to its strategic
location, substantial natural resources, and numerous human
resources.

7. Explain why President Marcos proclaimed Martial Law.

- Widespread anarchy occurred in 1972, and the Filipino people
demanded that he step down as president. Additionally, the NPA, the
armed wing of the Partido Kommunista ng Pilipinas, waged
communist insurrections throughout this time. Additionally, there was
a year until the following Presidential election, and candidates were
already running for office. The Plaza Miranda bombing will be
remembered throughout Filipino history. Due to the numerous
instances of turmoil and the unpredictability of the economy as a
result of protectionism, particularly by the United States, the country
needed to be stabilized, and Marcos chose to impose martial law as a
solution.

8. Describe Philippines during Martial law Era.

- This was a time of immense anxiety and uncertainty for many
Filipinos. Fundamental civil liberties were suspended and soldiers
were sent into the streets. Many people believed that Marcos was
merely using the action as a means of consolidating power, despite
his justifications that it was necessary to put an end to a communist
uprising. Following it, Marcos' rule became more and more despotic.
Political rivals were imprisoned or banished, and dissent was brutally
put down. Additionally, the economy suffered as cronyism and
corruption spread like wildfire. Finally, in 1986, the People Power
Revolution—a popular uprising—put an end to Marcos' tyranny and
ushered in a new age of democracy. Martial Law eventually caused
more harm than good, despite the fact that it may have been
implemented to maintain calm.
9. Discuss the significance of Edsa People Power Revolution in February
22-25, 1986.
- The EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986 had a lasting
impression on Philippine history. The nonviolent protest against
Ferdinand Marcos' presidency lasted for four days. Marcos was
ousted from Malacanang as a result of this gathering, and Corazon
Aquino took his place. In 1986, the uprising lasted for four days, from
February 22 to February 25. Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA),
where numerous Filipinos came to hold their peaceful protest, bears
the name of the uprising. After Aquino's election, the EDSA
Revolution also went by the name "Yellow Revolution." The murder
of Ninoy Aquino and the misappropriation of cash intended for the
Filipinos were two of the key reasons why Filipinos revolted against
Marcos. The Philippines experienced an authoritarian administration
under the Marcos administration. Coup'deta and Martial Law caused
people to suffer. There is no freedom for the media to print anything
critical of Marcos in the newspapers or to voice their ideas. The
misappropriation of the funds designated for the wellbeing of the
Filipino people was the worst act Marcos committed while in office.

10. Explain why our country still a developing country until today.
- Three things, in my opinion, stand in the way of the Philippines'
ascent to first-world status. They are the lack of entrepreneurial
energy, corruption, and religion. Catholicism, for example,
discourages people from taking personal responsibility to better
themselves. They get people ready for the next life. Instead of taking
action and improving their life, Filipinos pray to God to grant their
wants. People become fatalistic rather than realistic when they rely
too heavily on God. Second, corruption is ingrained in all facets of
government. Politicians enter politics not to better society, but rather
to benefit themselves and their family. The unfortunate reality is that
the majority of Filipinos either accept this or don't care. Students who
protest against corrupt government officials while they are young
grow up, run for office, and ultimately turn corrupt. In comparison to
other Southeast Asian nations, the Philippines don't draw as many
international investments because of corruption. Thirdly, unlike East
Asians like the Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese, Filipinos lack the
entrepreneurial mentality. Their goal is to earn a degree, join the
workforce, and rise to the position of CEO. They wouldn't launch a
tiny company and grow it into a large corporation. Consequently,
they stop being business owners and start working as workers. On
the other side, Chinese Filipinos urge their kids to create their own
businesses, no matter how little. As a result, Chinese Filipinos, who
are not numerous, own the majority of large corporations in the
Philippines. China, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan are all
manufacturing nations that are focused on exports. They were able
to become wealthy and earn money abroad as a result. While the
Philippines is dependent on low-value agricultural exports. Without
entrepreneurs, the Philippines will never be able to export high-end
goods.