Midterm Examination in Philippine History

Sergio Osmeña was inaugurated as the first president of the new republic after World War II. He was the fourth president of the Republic of the Philippines.

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Guillermo Masangkay changed his narrative regarding the Cry of Rebellion. He stated that the revolution began on August 23 and then changed to August 26.

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According to Fr. Balaguer, Jose Rizal took his prayer book and signed the “Acts of Faith”. Despite this, no efforts were made to save Rizal from the death penalty.

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The Philippine Revolution of 1869 began with what later became known as the “First Cry”. By tearing up their cedulas and proclaiming the end of the fight for independence.

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The Marcos Administration became known for its restoration of Philippine democracy. Under his administration, a new constitution was written and a Congress was soon elected.

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The Act of 1902 renounced the sovereignty over the Philippines. The Act of 1902 removed the Philippine Commission as a member of the upper house and replaced it with the Senate.

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The 1935 Constitution remained in place until Ferdinand Marcos Sr. managed to have it ratified through the supposed citizen assembly. He is also the last president to use the 1935 Constitution.

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Under the 1987 Constitution, the republican system and bicameral Congress of the Philippines were restored. The constitution also modified Article IV which entails the rights of every Filipino citizen.

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With the virtue of Proclamation No. 149, s. 1963 declared every 23rd of August a special holiday in Quezon City. This proclamation supports the claim that the Cry of Rebellion happened in Balintawak.

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The Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas or KALIBAPI was the Filipino political party during the Japanese occupation. With, the Third Philippine Republic was inaugurated with Jose P. Laurel as President.

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