First President of the Republic
Led the Philippine Revolution against Spain and established the First Philippine Republic.
First President of the Commonwealth
Known as the "Father of the National Language" and led the country during the Commonwealth period.
President during the Japanese occupation
Served as president under the Japanese-sponsored government during World War II.
Second President of the Commonwealth
Oversaw post-war recovery and preparations for Philippine independence.
First President of the Republic after independence
Led the Philippines as an independent nation and focused on post-war reconstruction.
Sixth President of the Philippines
Focused on post-war economic reconstruction and rural development.
The Champion of the Common Man
Focused on improving the lives of ordinary Filipinos.
Advocate of Filipino First Policy
Promoted economic independence and cultural pride.
The Incorruptible
Known for instituting land reform and economic policies.
Longest-serving Philippine President
Known for his infrastructure projects and controversial Martial Law regime.
First Female President
Led the country after the People Power Revolution.
Philippine Renaissance Man
Focused on political stability and economic reforms.
Erap Para sa Mahirap
Promoted pro-poor policies during his presidency.
Second Female President
Focused on economic reforms and infrastructure development.
Anti-Corruption Advocate
Known for the "Daang Matuwid" governance.
Strongman President
Known for his controversial war on drugs and Build, Build, Build program.
Current President
Focused on economic recovery and digitalization of government processes.
Emilio Aguinaldo, First President
Manuel L. Quezon, Commonwealth President
José P. Laurel, President during Japanese Occupation
Sergio Osmeña, Second President of the Commonwealth
Manuel Roxas, First President of the Republic after independence
Elpidio Quirino, Sixth President of the Philippines
Ramon Magsaysay, Champion of the Common Man
Carlos P. Garcia, Advocate of Filipino First Policy
Diosdado Macapagal, Mover of Independence Day
Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Longest-serving President
Corazon Aquino, First Female President
Fidel V. Ramos, Philippine Renaissance Man
Joseph Estrada, Pro-Poor President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Second Female President
Benigno S. Aquino III, Anti-Corruption Advocate
Rodrigo Duterte, Strongman President
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Current President
Emilio Aguinaldo was the youngest president at age 29 when he was inaugurated in 1899.
Ferdinand Marcos Sr. had the longest term as president, serving from 1965 to 1986.
The Philippines has had two female presidents: Corazon Aquino and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Manuel L. Quezon was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, a transitional government from American colonial rule.
Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law in 1972, which lasted until 1981, and was a key event in his presidency.
Diosdado Macapagal moved Philippine Independence Day from July 4 to June 12, commemorating the declaration of independence from Spain in 1898.
Corazon Aquino's presidency was ushered in after the peaceful 'People Power' Revolution in 1986, which ousted Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the youngest elected president of the Philippines at 64 years old, taking office in 2022.
Joseph Estrada became the first Philippine president to be impeached in 2000. He was later ousted through a second 'People Power' revolution in 2001.
Corazon Aquino was the first female president in the Philippines and the first in Asia, breaking the political gender barrier in 1986.
Fidel V. Ramos is credited with the most successful land reform program in Philippine history, targeting rural poverty and inequality.
Rodrigo Duterte's "Build, Build, Build" program aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure, including roads, airports, and bridges, to stimulate economic growth.
Elpidio Quirino served as Vice President for 6 years before becoming the 6th President of the Philippines following the sudden death of Manuel Roxas in 1948.
Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was the only Philippine president who was exiled to Hawaii after being ousted from office in 1986.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo initiated peace talks with insurgent groups like the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) during her presidency, striving to achieve lasting peace in Mindanao.