ELPIDIO QUIRINO

• Who was Elpidio Quirino?

  A lawyer and politician, President of the Philippines
• What key act did Quirino help secure?

  The Tydings-McDuffie Act for Philippine independence
• What were Quirino's main focuses during his presidency?

  Post-war reconstruction, economic gains, U.S. aid
• What change did Quirino make to the capital city?


  He changed the capital to Quezon City
• What was the Quirino-Taruc Agreement about?


  Addressing the Hukbalahap insurgency with amnesty
• What was the "Fireside Chat"?


  A radio broadcast on government policies
• What controversy did Quirino face regarding nepotism?


  An impeachment attempt due to nepotism accusations, which is the practice of favoring relatives for positions of power or influence.
• What was a key domestic policy of Quirino's administration?


  Establishment of (PACSA) President's Action Committee on Social Amelioration for indigent families
• What program did Quirino implement to assist farmers?


  The Agricultural Credit Cooperatives Financing Administration (ACCPA)
• What was Quirino's approach to social security?


  A seven-point program including unemployment insurance
• How did Quirino contribute to foreign policy during the Korean War?


  The Philippines was first to offer military assistance
• What was a major ongoing issue during Quirino's presidency?

  The Huk threat continued despite the agreement
• What were some unresolved mass problems during Quirino's term?

  Unemployment, high commodity prices, unfair trade
• What controversies surrounded Quirino's presidency?


  Golden Arenola scandal, election cheating, impeachment
• What was the Golden Arenola scandal about?


  Corruption related to rice surplus sales
• What does the Tydings-McDuffie Act outline?


  The process for Philippine independence from the U.S.
• What was the significance of the Quirino-Taruc Agreement?


  It aimed to end the Hukbalahap insurgency
• Most Elitist President, rich