Elpidio Quirino was the 6th president of the Philippines and 2nd president of the Third Philippine Republic. He served from 1948 to 1953. Some key facts about Quirino include that he was a lawyer and held several positions including senator and secretary of finance and interior before becoming vice president and then president. As president, some of Quirino's goals were the reconstruction of the country, rehabilitation of the economy, and restoring faith in the government. However, his administration struggled with issues like graft, corruption, poverty, and the Huk rebellion. He lost reelection in 1953 to Ramon Magsaysay.

1. (NOVEMBER 16, 1890- FEBRUARY 29, 1956)

2. General Information
 6th President of the Philippines
 2nd President of the Third Philippine Republic
 Born: Nov. 16, 1890 (Vigan, Ilocos Sur)
 Died: Feb 29, 1956 (Novaliches, Q.C.)
 Parents: Don Mariano Quirino and Dona Gregoria Mendoza
Rivera Quirino
 Alma Matter:
 University of the Philippines, Bachelor of Laws (1915)
 Occupation:
 Lawyer
 Dean, College of Law, Adamson University

3. ELPIDIO QUIRINO’S FAMILY

4. Profile
1911- Manila High School
Passed the first grade civil service examination.
1915- University of the Philippines
He worked as Junior Clerk in the Bureau of Lands; as property
clerk in Manila Police Department, as law clerk in the Philippine
Commission.
1917-1918- Private Secretary to Manuel L. Quezon

5. POLITICAL BACKGROUND
 Ilocos Sur Representative 1919-1925
 Senator, 1st Senatorial District
 Elected to the Philippine Senate from 7th-10th Legislature
1925- 1935
 In 1934, he helped secure the Tydings-McDuffie Act
 One of the drafters of the 1935 Philippine constitution
 Delegate in Constitutional Convention 1934-1935
 Secretary of Finance (Gov. Murphy and Quezon)
 Secretary of Interior (Quezon Administration)
 Senator 1941

6. POLITICAL BACKGROUND
 In April 1942, the Philippines were captured by
Japanese imperial forces. Elpidio Quirino refused to
join the Japanese-sponsored “puppet government” of
Jose Laurel.

7.  Leader of the majority Liberal Party and Senate
President pro Tempore (1945-1946)
Vice-President and concurrent Secretary of Finance
(1946)
Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Roxas)
Vice President of Manuel Roxas (April1946)
President (April 17,1948)

8. POLITICAL BACKGROUND
Sworn into office at Council of State Room,
Executive Building, Malacanang Palace on
April 17, 1948; and Independence
Grandstand on December 30, 1949
In 1949, he was elected a President for a
four-year term as candidate of the Liberal
Party.

9. Reconstruction of the country
Rehabilitation of the Philippine economy
1.
3. Restoration of the faith and confidence of the
people in the government
2.

10. • His first official act was the signing of a proclamation
declaring a state mourning throughout the country.
• As a statement, Quirino proved to be satisfactory in foreign
relations for he was able to impress foreign dignitaries and
heads of state visiting the country at that time. He served as
an ambassador of goodwill and friendship in his visits
abroad.
• The RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty was approved on August
30, 1951

11.  However, Quirino soon faced impeachment, instituted
by members of the rival Nationalist Party. Charges
ranged from nepotism to misappropriation of funds,
but after several months, he was exonerated of all
charges.
 Quirino’s administration faced a serious threat from
the Communist-led Hukbalahap (Huk) movement.

12.  In 1950, the US government sent a special mission to
Manila to evaluate the economic development of the
country headed by Daniel Bill. According to the
observation made by Bill Mission, the country’s
development is in gradual phase and that the
government was spending more that it was actually
earning. The Philippines is beginning to accumulate
foreign debts. The Bill Mission recommended for the
granting of a $200 million loan to the Philippines
through Quirino-Foster Agreement of 1950.

13. 1. Unemployment insurance
2. Old-age insurance
3. Accident and permanent disability insurance
4. Health insurance
5. Maternity insurance
6. State relief
7. Labor opportunity

14. Greatest Achievements
Industrial ventures heightened
Road system developed
Set up the Central Bank and Rural banking.
Burgos irrigation project in Zambales
Hydroelectric project in Lanao
The cement factory in Bacnotan and La Union

15. The Downfall of his Administration
 Failed to solve basic social problems resulting to
widespread poverty.
 graft and corruption
Wasteful spending of the people's money in extravagant
trips abroad
 Failure of government to check the Hukbalahap menace
 Economic distress:
 rising unemployment rate,
 soaring prices of commodities, and
 unfavourable balance of trade.
 "Total Economic Mobilization Policy" failed to give economic relief to the
suffering nation.
 Frauds and terrorism committed by the Liberal Party

16.  Elpidio Quirino ran for reelection in 1953 despite his
poor health. Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay
angrily resigned over Quirino’s alleged corruption and
joined the opposition Nationalist Party. He would go
on to defeat Quirino in the general election. Elpidio
Quirino retired to private life and died of a heart
attack in February 29, 1956.