AQUINO,RAMOS and ESTRADA’S ADMINISTRATION

LET’S REVIEW THE PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTS

1. Won in the 1986 Snap Election

A.B.C.D.

Gloria Macapagal ArroyoRamon MagsaysayFerdinand Marcos

Corazon Aquino

CORAZON C. AQUINO1986-1992

People power revolutionary hero1st woman presidentIcon of democracy1ST President of the fourth republic and 11th president of the Philippines

Problems of Aquino’s administration:1.Economic and political

instability2.6 coup attempts

IMPENDING THREATS OF Marcos’ comeback

3.Communist insurgencies in rural areas

4.Hacienda Luisita issues

TOP PRIORITIES:

•ECONOMIC RECOVERY•Development of Labor Intensive Projects•CARP/CARL•Launched the Community Employment and Development Program (CEDP)•Approved the Generic Act•Reviewed the Military Bases Agreement•5-year tourism program Philippines: Fiesta Islands of Asia•Privatization of Private sectors•Issued laws on Educational Reforms

1. Was President Aquino successful in addressing the hacienda Luisita issue?

2.Is the presidency of Mrs. Aquino a victory for the feminist movement? Explain your answer.

FIDEL VALDEZ RAMOS1992-1998

PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTIONARY HERO

2nd President of the 4th Republic and 12th President of the Philippines

PROBLEMS DURING HIS ADMINISTRATION

1.Communist insurgency2.Reformation of AFP3.Economic Reforms4.Power crisis5.Lack of government

fund

TOP PRIORITIES:1. Philippines 20002. Gave priorities to energy, peace and order and

strengthening of the LGU’s 3. Holding of APEC4. Privatization of telecommunications, power

and transportation5. Doctors to the barrio program6. Infrastructure project like C-5, Pasig river ferry,

Manila skyway, NAIA II and LRT7. Value added tax8. Generated $20B worth of investments with

enormous trips abroad.

Did president Ramos succeed in his pursuit to make the country a tiger economy?

Is the Philippine economy ready to compete side by side with the developed countries in the international market?

QUESTIONS?COMMENTSADDITIONAL INFORMATION?

JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA1998-2001

Short lived President3rd President of the 4th Republic and the 13th President of the PhilippinesErap para sa Mahirap

Problems and controversies encountered:1.Staggering foreign debts

reached to $48 billion 2.Asian economic crisis caused

peso devaluation3.Deterioration of peace and

order to Mindanao4.Drug menace and drug

related crime increased.5.Widespread corruption. 6.Plunder case and

impeachment.

PROGRAMS/ POLICIES IMPLEMENTED

JEEP program (Justice, Economy, Environment and Peace Program.Lingap sa Mahirap store/ERAP(Enhanced Retail Access for the Poor)Signed the Visiting Forces Agreement.Abolition of Pork BarrelSustansiya para sa MasaMuling Buksan ang PusoGarantisadong PambataLinis Bayan

Reduced dependence on Foreign borrowingsMRT III and Steel bridges/Tulay ni ERAP (esp in ARMM)Housing and Urban Development Coordinating CouncilCreated the Center for Wellness and Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative

Questions1.What was President Estrada’s image in

the eyes of the Filipinos, particularly his supporters?

2.Why did President Estrada launched an all out war in Mindanao?

3.What were the policies and programs implemented by President Estrada? Was he successful in implementing them?

WHAT ARE THE DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF A PRESIDENT SHOULD BE REALLY DEVELOPED IN

ORDER TO PURSUE GOOD GOVERNANCE?

SYNTHESIS:•The Aquino government restored democratic processes and institutions•The formula of president Ramos to carry out economic development was through the policies of trade liberalization, deregulation and privatization

Make a mini- leaflet about the problems that failed to be address by the Aquino, Ramos and Estrada’s administration. Cite suggestions in order to respond on these problems(by group)

President Cory Aquino says you’re such a WINNER!