Philippine Republic

1983-1998
1983
The assasination of former Senator
Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., on August
21, 1983, triggered the severest
political and economic crisis in the
history of the Philippine Republic.
The Philippines in 1984

Grappling with Crisis

The Philippines entered 1984 with serious
challenges to its political and economic stability.
The Philippines in 1985

A Continuing Crisis in Confidence

Despite attempts to create an atmosphere of
command and confidence, the government of Pres.
Marcos continued to reel in 1985 from the political
and economic aftershock of the 1983 assasination
of former senator Benigno Aquino.
 The 1986 EDSA People Power

EDSA People Revolution gathered millions of

Filipinos from all walks of life to

Power Revolution march along Epifanio de los Santos

Avenue (EDSA), the main artery of
Metro Manila, to end the dictatorship
The Philippines in 1986 of President Ferdinand E. Marcos and
begin a new era marked by true
freedom and democracy.
The Philippines in 1987

Challenges of Redemocratization
In 1987, the second year of Corazon Aquino’s presidency, the
enthusiasm that marked the February Revolution vanished as the
government faced one setback after another in earnestly trying to
address problems inherited from decades of misrule.
 The Philippines in 1988

Reaching Out to Peace and

Economic Recovery
1989 Philippine coup d'état attempt

The most serious attempted coup d'état against the government

of Philippine President Corazon Aquino was staged beginning
December 1, 1989, by members of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines belonging to the Reform the Armed Forces Movement
(RAM) and soldiers loyal to former President Ferdinand Marcos.
Metro Manila was shaken by this Christmas-time coup, which
almost seized the Malacañang Palace. It was completely defeated
by the Philippine government by December 9, 1989.
The Philippines in 1990- 1991

● Military officials convicted of murder of Benigno Aquino.

● The massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Luzon
Island in the Philippines on July 16, 1990, wreaked havoc
across a sizeable portion of Luzon, the country's largest island,
with Baguio City suffering the most devastating effects
● November 3, 1991 – Former First Lady Imelda Marcos returns
to the country to face charges against her.
 The Philippines in 1992

Former Gen. Fidel Ramos wins presidential

election with Aquino's support; U.S. turns
Subic Bay naval base to Philippine
government, ending American military
presence in the country.
 The Philippines in 1993-1995

● Halting Steps Toward

Liberalization
● Renewed Growth and
Contested Reforms
 The Philippines in 1996-1997

● Peace Agreements
● Philippines escape Asian
financial crisis
 The Philippines in 1998

● Centennial celebration of
country’s independence
● Elected the 13th President of
the Republic of the
Philippines