Corazon C. Aquino
February 25, 1986-June 30, 1992
(assumed position due to the EDSA Revolution)

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  • Era: Eleventh President of the Philippines
    Second and Last President of the Fourth Republic
    First President of the Fifth Republic
    Constitution: Amended 1973 Constitution;
    1986 Freedom Constitution;
    1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
    Preceded by: Ferdinand E. Marcos
    Succeeded by: Fidel V. Ramos
    Inauguration: February 25, 1986, Club Filipino, San Juan (aged 53)
    Capital: Manila City
    Vice President: Salvador H. Laurel (1986 – 1992)
    Chief Justice: Marcelo B. Fernan (July 1, 1988-December 6, 1991);
    Pedro L. Yap (April 18, 1988-July 1, 1988);
    Claudio Teehankee (April 2, 1986-April 18, 1988);
    Ramon C. Aquino (November 20, 1985-March 6, 1986)
    Senate President: Jovito Salonga (July 27, 1987 – January 1, 1992);
    Neptali Gonzales (January 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992)
    Speaker of the House: Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. (July 27, 1987 – June 30, 1992)

    Previous Positions
    Executive None
    Legislative None
    Judicial None
    Others None

    Personal Details
    Born January 25, 1933
    Paniqui, Tarlac
    Died August 1, 2009
    Resting Place Manila Memorial Park
    Political Parties UNIDO-PDP-Laban Coalition
    Parents Jose Cojuangco
    Demetria Sumulong
    Spouse Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
    Children Maria Elena Aquino Cruz
    Aurora Corazon Aquino Abellada
    President Benigno S. Aquino III
    Victoria Elisa Aquino Dee
    Kristina Bernadette Aquino
    Alma Mater Major in French, Minor in Mathematics, College of Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, New York(1953);
    Law School, Far Eastern University (Attended one year, 1953)
    Occupation Housewife

  • Press Secretary
    Horacio Paredes Secretary February 12-June 30, 1992
    Tomas Gomez III Secretary January 4, 1990-February 11, 1992
    Adolfo S. Azcuna Secretary June 16, 1986-December 31, 1989
    Teodoro Benigno Secretary September 6, 1986-June 14, 1989

    Ministry of Public Information
    Teodoro Locsin, Jr. Minister

    Department of Agrarian Reform
    Benjamin Leong Secretary April 6, 1990 – June 30, 1992
    Florencio B. Abad Secretary January 4 – April 5, 1990
    Miriam Santiago Secretary July 20, 1989 – January 4, 1990
    Philip Jucio Secretary July 23, 1987 – July 1, 1989

    Department of Land Reform
    Heherson Alvarez Secretary May 1, 1986 – March 7, 1987

    Department of Budget and Management
    Salvador Enriquez, Jr. Acting Secretary February 12, 1992 – December 31, 1993
    Guillermo Carague Secretary March 13, 1987 – February 12, 1992

    Ministry of Budget and Management
    Alberto G. Romulo Minister February 26, 1986 – March 8, 1987

    Department of Education Sports and Culture
    Isidro Cariño Secretary January 3, 1990 – June 30, 1992
    Lourdes Quisimbing Secretary February 1986 – December 1990

    Department of Environment and Natural Resources
    Fulgencio S. Factoran Secretary March 10, 1987 – June 30, 1992

    Ministry Of Natural Resources
    Carlos G. Dominguez Minister December 2, 1986 – March 9, 1987
    Ernesto M. Maceda Minister February 26, 1986 – December 1, 1986

    Department of Finance
    Jesus Estanislao Secretary January 1, 1990 – June 30, 1992
    Vicente Jayme Secretary September 15, 1987 – December 31, 1989
    Jaime V. Ongpin Secretary March 26, 1986 – September 14, 1987

    Department of Foreign Affairs
    Raul S. Manglapus Secretary October 1987 – May 1992
    Salvador H.Laurel Secretary February 1986 – September 1987

    Department of Health
    Antonio O. Periquet Secretary February 10, 1992 – June 30, 1992
    Alfredo R.A. Bengzon Secretary March 2, 1986 – February 7, 1992

    Department of Interior and Local Government
    Cesar N. Sarino Secretary December 11, 1991 – June 30, 1992

    Department of Local Government
    Luis T. Santos Secretary November 9, 1987 – December 10, 1991
    Lito Monico C. Lorenzana Secretary August 3,1987 – November 8,1987

    Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
    Jaime N. Ferrer Minister December 8, 1986 – August 2, 1987
    Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. Minister February 26, 1986 – December 7, 1987

    Department of Justice
    Eduardo G. Montenegro Secretary February 1992 – June 1992
    Silvestre H. Belo III Secretary July 1991 – February 1992
    Franklin M. Drilon Secretary January 1990 – July 1991
    Sedfrey A. Ordoñez Secretary March 1987 – January 1990

    Ministry of Justice
    Neptali A. Gonzales Minister February 1986 – March 1987

    Department of Labor and Employment
    Augusto Sanchez Secretary 1986 -

    Ministry of Labor and Employment
    Blas Ople Minister 1978 – 1986

    Department of National Defense
    Renato S. De Villa Secretary July 20, 1991-June 30, 1992
    Fidel V. Ramos Secretary January 22, 1988 – July 18, 1991
    Rafael M. Ileto Secretary November 23, 1986 – January 21, 1988
    Juan Ponce Enrile Secretary February 26, 1986-November 23, 1986

    Department of Public Works and Highways
    Jose P. De Jesus Secretary 1991-1993
    Fiorello Estuar Secretary 1988-1990
    Juanito Ferrer Secretary 1987-1988
    Vicente R. Jayme Secretary 1986-1987
    Rogaciano M. Mercado Secretary March-November 1986

    Department of Science and Technology
    Ceferino L. Follosco Secretary April 07, 1989-June 30, 1992
    Antonio V. Arizabal Secretary June 07, 1986-April 06, 1989

    Department of Social Welfare and Development
    Mita Pardo de Tavera Secretary 1986-1992

    Department of Tourism
    Narzalina Z. Lim Secretary February 17, 1992- September 10, 1992
    Rafael Alunan III Secretary January 9, 1991- February 16, 1992
    Peter Garrucho Secretary June 08, 1989- January 8, 1991
    Narzalina Z. Lim Acting Capacity April 14, 1989-June 7, 1989
    Jose Antonio Gonzales Secretary February 26, 1986- April 14, 1989

    Department of Trade and Industry
    Peter D. Garucho Secretary 1991-1992
    Jose A. Concepcion Jr. Secretary 1986-1991

    Department of Transportation and Communications
    Arturo C. Corona Secretary December 20, 1990- May 16, 1991
    Pete Nicomedes Prado Secretary March 23, 1991- July 1, 1992
    Oscar Orbos Secretary January 3, 1990- December 9, 1990
    Rainerio O. Reyes Secretary March 16, 1987- January 3, 1990
    Hernando B. Perez Secretary March 7, 1986- March 16 1987

    Executive Secretary
    Franklin Drilon Executive Secretary July 15, 1991 – June 30, 1992
    Oscar Orbos Executive Secretary December 16, 1990 – July 14, 1991
    Catalino Macaraig Executive Secretary September 17, 1987 – December 14, 1990
    Joker Arroyo Executive Secretary February 25, 1986 – September 15, 1987
    • Executive Orders: 1-683 (total: 683)
    • Administrative Orders: 1-289 (total: 289)
    • Memorandum Orders: 1-429 (total: 429)
    • Memorandum Circulars: 1-156 (total: 156)
    • Proclamations: 1-932 (total: 932)
    • Population: 56.00 million (1986)
    • Gross Domestic Product: P591,423 million (1986)
    • Gross Domestic Product: P716,522 million (1991)
    • GDP Growth Rate: 3.33% (1986-1991 average)
    • Income Per Capita: P10,622 (1986)
    • Income Per Capita: P11,250 (1991)
    • Total Exports: P160,571 million (1986)
    • Total Exports: P231,515 million (1991)
    • Unemployment Rate: 11.83% (1986)
    • Unemployment Rate: 10.58% (1991)
    • Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate: $1 = P20.38 (1986)
    • Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate: $1 = P27.61 (1991)

    Source: National Statistical Coordination Board, National Accounts of the Philippines, National Statistics Office, Philippine Statistical Yearbook

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  • 1986 Presidential Elections
    Incumbent President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Assemblyman Arturo Tolentino of the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan were challenged by opposition leaders Corazon C. Aquino, widow of martyred Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr., and former Senator Salvador “Doy” H. Laurel of UNIDO.

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    1986 Vice Presidential Elections
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    1987 Plebiscite

    1987 Legislative Elections

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