SERGIO OSMEÑA

• Who was the 4th President of the Philippines?


  Sergio Osmeña
• What degree did Sergio Osmeña obtain and from where?

  Law degree from University of Santo Tomas
• At what age did Osmeña become president?

  65 years old
• What region did Osmeña represent as the first president?


  He was the first Visayan president
• Which political party did Osmeña found?

  The Nacionalista Party
• What significant action did Osmeña take regarding the Commonwealth in 1945?


  He announced the restoration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
• What did Osmeña do for government organization after liberation?

  He formed his cabinet and reestablished government officers
• What judicial body did Osmeña restore during his presidency?


  The Supreme Court of the Philippines
• What legislation did Osmeña enact for the Philippine National Bank?


  Commonwealth Act No. 672 for its rehabilitation
• What was the purpose of the People's Court created under Osmeña?


  To handle cases of crimes against national security
• What foreign policy initiative did Osmeña implement?


  He created the office of relations to strengthen diplomatic ties,

  
  

  -sent people to other country to train

  -secured the alliance
• What challenge did Osmeña face in gathering political support?

  He struggled to gain strong support within Congress
• How did Osmeña address issues of collaboration with the Japanese occupation?


  He failed to effectively manage the issue
• What was Osmeña's approach to the 1946 presidential election?


  He chose not to campaign actively
• Who ultimately defeated Osmeña in the 1946 presidential election?


  Manuel Roxas
• Oldest president at 65 before Duterte