Who is the current President of the Philippines?

Roxas is expected to continue the programs of President Benigno Aquino III, whose term will end in nine months. Binay was part of Aquino’s cabinet over the past five years but resigned his post last June and criticized the president. He vowed to lead a better government if elected next year.

Who are the two women presidents of the Philippines?

Two women have held the office: Corazon Aquino (1986–92), who ascended to the presidency upon the successful People Power Revolution of 1986, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001–10), who, as Vice President, ascended to the presidency upon Estrada’s resignation and was elected to a full six-year term in 2004.

Who was the puppet President of the Philippines?

José P. Laurel acted as puppet president of the new Japanese-sponsored government; his de facto presidency, not legally recognized until the 1960s, overlapped with that of the president of the Commonwealth, which went into exile.

MANILA, Philippines — President Obama has indicated he may call off a scheduled meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines after the notoriously foul-mouthed Filipino threatened to “swear” at his American counterpart should he question a violent government crackdown on alleged criminals.

How is President Duterte doing in the world?

Duterte may not be popular around the world, but he is a superstar at home, enjoying an unprecedented 91 percent approval rate among Filipinos. It seems he has the pulse of his nation. Unfortunately, the global press has focused on Duterte cursing at Obama rather than what he said just before.

Who was vice president when Reagan visited Manila?

George H.W. Bush was Reagan’s vice president when he visited Manila 1981. He looked good in a barong, but would later have a hard time explaining his mind-boggling endorsement of a government that, by then, was notorious for gross violations of human rights and brazen abuse of power.

What did President Johnson say when he visited Manila?

Johnson talked a lot about her and his wife Lady Bird Johnson in his state dinner speech, saying, “We are very fortunate, Mr. President, in the choice of our wives — you and I, Mr. President, may win elections, but our wives win hearts.” Richard Nixon visited Manila in 1969.