SAS 18

Post-Colonial Philippines:
Roxas and Quirino
 To explain the situation of the Philippines after the
Second World War;
 To discuss the administrations of Roxas and Quirino;
 To recognize the key challenges these Presidents faced
during their terms.
Post-Colonial Period

THIRD REPUBLIC
• Inaugurated on JULY 4, 1946
• Marked the culmination of the two landmarks of
peaceful campaigns for Philippine Independence.
• The nationhood of the Philippines was recognized
by the global community of nations.
Post-Colonial Period

ROXAS ADMINISTRATION
• Manuel Roxas
• Graft and Corruption
• Abuse of Military Police
• Bell Trade Act
• War Damage Act
• Parity Amendment in the Constitution
• died of a heart attack
Post-Colonial Period

QUIRINO ADMINISTRATION
• Elpidio Quirino
• 2 Objectives:
a. To regain faith and confidence in the Gov’t.
b. Restore peace and order
• Growth of Industrial Ventures
• Expanding Irrigation
• Improving Road System
• Setting up the Central Bank and Rural Banking
• *RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty (Aug. 30, 1951)
 END of SAS 18
Post-Colonial Philippines:
Roxas and Quirino
Prepared BY:
ANALYN A. ROSARIO