PHILIPPINES

Keynote Presentation

Group 4
Chan Kimleng
Chhem Sovannarith
Heng Meyhor
Keo Chansopheak
Noch Sreypich
 Content
Country’s background
The Political System
Democracy in the Philippines
Economy and Development
Foreign Relations
Current issues
The Philippines
 History
American period (1898–1946)
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was
established by the United States Independence (1946-present)
government in 1934

Spanish period (1521–1898) Japanese Occupation (1941-1946)

The Philippines were claimed in the name on December 8, 1941, ten hours after the attack
of Spain in 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan, a on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese military invaded
Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain the Philippines.
 History
Spanish period (1521–1898)

In 1571, the Spanish established the city of manila

which served as the capital for the Spanish.

In 1896, during Spanish-American War, the leader

of the Philippines took this opportunity to declare
independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.
 History
American period (1898–1946)

In 1899, it broke out in Philippine-

American War, Hundred of thousand of
civilians died.

In 1935, the Philippines became a

self-governing commonwealth.
 History

Japanese Occupation (1941-1946)

Japan invaded the Philippines, and defeat the

US placing the islands under Japanese control.

On July 4, 1946, the Philippines became the

independent Republic of the Philippines, and
the official Independence Day was changed
from July 4 to June 12.
 The Political System

President
The president of the Philippines is the head of state
and the head of government and chief executive of
the Philippines. The president leads the executive
branch of the Philippine government and is the
commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
Bongbong Marcos
 Government
The Philippines has a democratic government in the form of a constitutional republic with a presidential system. The president functions
as both head of state and head of government and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Bongbong Marcos Sara Duterte Martin Romualdez Alexander Gesmundo

President Vice - President House Speaker Chief Justice
 The coat of arms of the Philippines features the eight-
rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing
the eight provinces which were placed under martial law
during the Philippine Revolution, and the 3 five-pointed
stars representing the 3 major island groups
 Executive
EX

The President has the power to

choose his Cabinet under the President
Constitution.
President and vice-president are
chosen by the citizens Vice-President
Voting for 6 years term

Cabinets
 Legislature

Post-Independence Unicameral legislature Bicameral legislature

on July 4, 1946 Philippine There is process of drafting Power People Revolution
received post- a new constitution (EDSA Revolution) the the
independence from United proclaimed by President world-fame bloodless cope on
State by the succeeding Ferdinand Marcos on February, 22 - 25 1986 this
administration of President January, 17 1973 as an non-violent led to the
Carlos.P.Garcia and elected unicameral national departure of Ferdinand
restore the bicameral assembly which known as Marcos. heThis paved the
legislature as well as new Batasang Pambansa way for the return of
congress has share bicameral legislature and
governmental power with election were first held in May
the executive judicary 1987 to the new congress
 The New Congress

SENATE or UPPER HOUSE

It has 24 members
They serve for 6 years in 2 Consecutive
term
Legislature

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVE or
LOWER HOUSE

Maximum of 250 members

Serve for 3 years
 ACTORS

Ferdinand Emanuel Marcos (1917 - 1989) Corazon Aquino (1933 - 2009)

The Fate of DEMOCRACY
in the Philippines
History of authoritarianism
Ferdinand Marcos Rodrigo Duterte
Corruption Dictator - Martial law Former President

Human rights
Disinformation/Media freedom
Electoral integrity

Bongbong Marcos Sara Duterte

President Vice - President
Economy and Development

Population: 113 million

GDP: $394.09 billion
GDP Growth: 5.7%
GDP Per Capita: $3.460.5
Unemployment: 2.6%
Inflation: 4.2%
FDI: 3.1% of GDP
Economy and Development

Some economic challenges that the

Philippines is facing

Economic inequalities
Land disputes
Monopolistic industries
Corruption leaders
 Foreign Relations
A "Special Relationship" shared for almost a 100 years
1972: Gallup Poll of 2000 Filipinos
U.S. military bases on Philippine territory
Pro: 3% GNP, $500 million
Con: nationalism, constitutional principles,
compensation + social problems
1991: US begin withdrawal from Clark Air Force Base
1998: Philippines invited US troops for joint training
Post 9/11 agreements between Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
and George W. Bush
Wedded to U.S. protection and patronage
 The Spratly Islands Dispute
the "West Philippine Sea"
territorial claims over sea resources but the military is
weaker than China + Vietnam
2011: U.S. Ambassador, Harry Thomas publicly stated
"I assure you, in all subjects, we the United States, are
with the Philippines."
Officially, the U.S. has stated no positions
2012: Philippine Navy Vs Chinese Patrol Boats +
fishing boats
Reed Bank oil + natural gas drill
CONCLUSION
 Duterte Marcos

THANK - YOU
Any question?
Duterte Marcos
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 References
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