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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Elpidio-QuirinoElpidio Quirino | 6th Philippine President, WWII Veteran

    After World War II, Quirino served as secretary of state and vice president under the first president of the independent Philippines, Manuel Roxas. When Roxas died on April 15, 1948, Quirino succeeded to the presidency. The following year, he was elected president for a four-year term on the Liberal Party ticket, defeating the Nacionalista ...

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Elpidio_QuirinoElpidio Quirino - Wikipedia

    Incumbent President Quirino won a full term as President after the untimely death of President Manuel Roxas in 1948 in the November 1949 presidential election. His running mate, Senator Fernando López , won as Vice President .

  3. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › elpidio-quirino-10505Elpidio Quirino – Biography of the Sixth Filipino President

    Elpidio Quirino's notable accomplishments during his presidency include the restoration of peace and order after World War II, implementation of economic reforms, and the establishment of the Central Bank of the Philippines.

  4. elpidioquirino.org › the-life-and-times-of-president-elpidioEQ125 | The Life And Times Of President Elpidio R. Quirino

    He served in various capacities: as congressman, senator, cabinet secretary before being elected as Vice President to President Manuel A. Roxas in 1946. When Roxas died of a heart attack in 1948, Quirino took over, andwas elected to his own term the following year.

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  6. historylearning.com › post-colonial › president-quirinoPresident Quirino - History Learning

    Two days after the death of President Roxas, Elpidio Quirino took his oath of office and assumed the presidency on 17th April 1948. The following year when the presidential elections arrived, Quirino ran against Jose P. Laurel of the Nacionalista Party, who described Quirino as corrupt.

  7. www.encyclopedia.com › elpidio-quirinoElpidio Quirino | Encyclopedia.com

    May 23, 2018 · Elpidio Quirino (1890-1956) was the second president of the Philippine Republic. During his administration, the Philippines passed through a period of revolutionary turmoil marked by widespread corruption, demoralization, economic crisis, and political terrorism. Elpidio Quirino was born on Nov. 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the son of the ...

  8. sinaunangpanahon.com › elpidio-quirino-the-6th-president-ofElpidio Quirino: The 6th President of the Philippines

    Mar 14, 2024 · Did you know that Elpidio Quirino served as the 6th President of the Philippines? From 1948 to 1953, he played a crucial role in the post-war recovery and reconstruction of the country. Let’s take a closer look at the life, political career, and legacy of this influential leader. Key Takeaways: Elpidio Quirino was the 6th President of the ...