Filipino leader who fought first against Spain and later against the United States for the Independence of the Philippines. 

Filipino statesman, leader of the independence movement, and first president of the Philippine Commonwealth established under United States tutelage in 1935.

Became the President of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation of World War II. 

Filipino statesman, founder of the Nationalist Party (Partido Nacionalista) and President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946. 

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Political leader and second president of the Independence Republic of the Philippines. 

Best known for successfully defeating the communist led Hukbalahap (Huk) Movement. Idol of the masses, champion of democracy, and freedom fighter.

irst president of the Independence Republic of the Philippines.

Famous for his austerity program and policy. He maintained the strong tradition ties with the United States and sought closer relation with non-communist Asian countries. 

Poet, politician, lawyer, diplomat, statesman, economist, and intellectual. Diosdado Macapagal was born to poverty but rose due to diligence and brilliance. 

Philippine lawyer and politician who ruled by martial law and was ousted by a peaceful People Power Revolution in 1986. 

Political leader and the First Woman President of the Philippines. She succeeded her murdered husband, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.(a popular critic of the Marcos administration), as leader of the opposition to President Ferdinand Marcos. 

As head of the State, his administration centerpiece program is the Philippines 2000, which aimed to uplift the Philippines as a newly industrialized country by the year 2000 

Filipino film actor and director, later politician. He resigned after the impeachment trial against him collapsed. 

The daughter of the late President Diosdado Macapagal. The second woman to be swept into the Presidency by a peaceful People Power revolution (EDSA II). 

Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III has always been considered as a necessary vehicle for change in what is often considered the worlds most corrupt politics. One of Aquinos strongest platform promises was to cut corruption at all levels of society, starting with the government and politicians. With his extensive background in politics and successful changes in Philippine legislation, he was always the prime candidate for presidency.