Economic Condition of

Philippines
during the
Japanese
Occupation
(1941-1945)
Lowly farmers who were looked
down by the bourgeoisie,
rose to prominence and
importance.
Baka may gintong ngipin kayo
riyan! Baka may gintong ngipin
kayo!
 MICKEY MOUSE MONEY

1942 domination of 1, 5, 10 and 50 Centavos and

1, 5 and 10 Pesos
most
1944 100 of Pesos
and 500 the people were
near 1945 1,000 Pesos note
engaged in buy- and- sell
During The Time Of Jose P.
Laurel
People plant every inch of ground
kangkong -
National Food Production Campaign
Office intensified food production.
BIBA ( Bigasang Bayan) was
organized to control the procurement
and distribution of rice and other
cereals
NADISCO ( National Distribution
Corporation) ensured the equitable
distribution of prime commodities.
 These steps were all designed to
alleviate the peoples sufferings
brought about by the acute shortage
of food; but in spite of these
problems that seemed
insurmountable , the Filipino
remained steadfast and loyal to the
References:
Agoncillo, Teodoro A. and Milgaros C. Guerero,
History of the Filipino People. Quezon City: RP
Garcia Publishing Company, 1975
Francisco, Paul Micah and Virlyn Jaime-Francisco,
Philippine History and Government. Manila:
Midshapers Co., Inc., 2015
Nebres, Abriel M. and Francisco M. Zulueta,
Philippine History and Government Through the
Years. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore,
2007
 DOMO
ARIGATOU
GOZAIMASU!