Elpidio Rivera Quirino ( November 16, 1890 - February 29, 1956 ) is a politician and the sixth President of the Philippines . He served from April 17, 1948 until December 30, 1953 .
Quirino was born in Vigan , Ilocos Sur On November 16, 1890 what Mariano Rivera Quirino and Gregoria . He graduated from law school at the University of the Philippines (University of the Philippines ) in 1915.
Elected to Congress in 1919. Borrowed by Gov. Secretary of Finance . Hen . Murphy in 1934 and became a member of the " Constitutional Convention " . He became the second president Manuel Roxas in 1946 . And after being sworn in as President Roxas died on April 17, 1948 . Quirino 's administration faced a serious threat of communist Hukbalahap movement . He initiated a campaign against the Huk . As President , he re- established the country's economy , he developed agriculture, and industry.
Ramon Magsaysay defeated his second- running as president . He died of a heart attack on February 29, 1956 at the age of 66 .
He first Ilocano president.
No comments:
Post a Comment