Philippines- Country Analysis
COUNTRY ANALYSIS OF PHILIPPINES
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POLITICAL HISTORY
Nacionalista Party leader Ferdinand Marcos dominated the political scene of Philippines for two decades after his election to presidency in 1965.
In 1967, Philippines became a founding member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). He became the first President to be re-elected in 1969.
In 1972 Marcos declared the tyrannical Martial Law i.e. the imposition of military rule.
The opposition leader Benigno (Ninoy) Aquino, Jr.(Vice president) after a long period of exile was assassinated after his return in the year 1983. This led to dissatisfaction with Marcos and led to succession of events that culminated in a presidential election in February 1986.
Marcos fled the Philippines in the face of EDSA and installed Corazon Aquino as president on February 25, 1986. 25th February, 1986 , EDSA People Power Revolution marked a significant national event. True empowerment of democracy was exhibited by its successful efforts to oust a tyrant by a demonstration without tolerance for violence and bloodshed. This signifies their freedom from the governance of President Marcos. Fidel Ramos was elected president in 1992. Early in his administration, Ramos declared "national reconciliation" his highest priority.
Popular actor Joseph Ejercito Estrada's election as president in May 1998 marked the Philippines' third democratic succession since the ouster of Marcos. Estrada was elected with overwhelming mass support on a platform promising poverty alleviation and an anti-crime crackdown. During his first 2 years in office, President Estrada was charged with allegations of corruption. Estrada vacated his office in 2001. In 2007, an anti-graft court convicted Estrada of plunder or corruption charges. He received a presidential pardon soon after the conviction.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, elected vice president in 1998,
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POLITICAL HISTORY
Nacionalista Party leader Ferdinand Marcos dominated the political scene of Philippines for two decades after his election to presidency in 1965.
In 1967, Philippines became a founding member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). He became the first President to be re-elected in 1969.
In 1972 Marcos declared the tyrannical Martial Law i.e. the imposition of military rule.
The opposition leader Benigno (Ninoy) Aquino, Jr.(Vice president) after a long period of exile was assassinated after his return in the year 1983. This led to dissatisfaction with Marcos and led to succession of events that culminated in a presidential election in February 1986.
Marcos fled the Philippines in the face of EDSA and installed Corazon Aquino as president on February 25, 1986. 25th February, 1986 , EDSA People Power Revolution marked a significant national event. True empowerment of democracy was exhibited by its successful efforts to oust a tyrant by a demonstration without tolerance for violence and bloodshed. This signifies their freedom from the governance of President Marcos. Fidel Ramos was elected president in 1992. Early in his administration, Ramos declared "national reconciliation" his highest priority.
Popular actor Joseph Ejercito Estrada's election as president in May 1998 marked the Philippines' third democratic succession since the ouster of Marcos. Estrada was elected with overwhelming mass support on a platform promising poverty alleviation and an anti-crime crackdown. During his first 2 years in office, President Estrada was charged with allegations of corruption. Estrada vacated his office in 2001. In 2007, an anti-graft court convicted Estrada of plunder or corruption charges. He received a presidential pardon soon after the conviction.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, elected vice president in 1998,