Elpidio Quirino was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He came from a humble background. He worked as a school teacher while studying. He paid his own way through school. He graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Law in 1915. He later worked as a private secretary for Senate President Manuel L. Quezon. This started his long career in government service.
Quirino was elected as a Congressman and then a Senator. He also served as the Secretary of Finance and Secretary of the Interior. He helped pass the Tydings-McDuffie Act. This law paved the way for Philippine independence. During World War II, his wife and three children were killed. This happened during the Battle of Manila. He became the first nVice President of the new Republic in 1946.
President Manuel Roxas died suddenly in 1948. Quirino then became the President. He led the country during a difficult time. The Philippines was devastated after the war. He started a a program for post-war reconstruction. His government focused on industrialization and economic growth. He also had to deal with the Hukbalahap (Huk) rebellion. Quirino's term laid the foundation for the economy.
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Britannica. Elpidio Quirino | 6th Philippine President, WWII Veteran.
Philippine Embassy in Rome. The Life And Times Of President Elpidio R. Quirino.
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