Scenes from post-war Philippines, election campaigns, 1946

The transcript discusses the political landscape in the Philippines post-World War II, highlighting the impact of the Japanese occupation. It covers election issues such as government corruption, communism, and collaboration with the Japanese. Manuel Rojas, the first President of the Republic, was cleared by General MacArthur despite his collaboration with the Japanese. The Hukbalahap movement, initially anti-Japanese, became a significant challenge for the new government, opposing its policies.

What were some of the key issues in the Philippine elections post-World War II?

• Economic growth and development

• Government corruption and communism

• Environmental policies

• Healthcare reforms

Who was the first President of the Republic of the Philippines after World War II?

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Manuel Rojas

• Jose Laurel

What was a significant controversy surrounding Manuel Rojas during his presidency?

• His foreign relations with the US

• His healthcare reforms

• His economic policies

• His collaboration with the Japanese

Who were the Hut ballhawks and what was their stance post-war?

• A movement advocating for economic reforms

• A group opposing the new government's policies

• A faction supporting Japanese occupation

• A political party supporting the government

What shift in focus did the Hut ballhawks undergo after the war?

• From environmental issues to education

• From economic reforms to healthcare

• From anti-Japanese to critiquing the new government

• From supporting communism to opposing it