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ELPIDIO QUIRINO
16 November 1890 to 29 February 1956
In 1946, following Philippine independence, Quirino became the first vice-president. On the death of President Roxas he succeeded to the presidency in 1948 and was later elected to the office in 1949.
The Quirino presidency continued the policies of Roxas and made efforts to restore the people's confidence in the government.
His six years as president were marked by notable post-war reconstruction, general economic gains, and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems, however, particularly in the rural areas, remained unsolved, and his administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption for which his enemies tried to impeach him.
President Quirino Taking Oath #547 to 549, 4 Jul 1950
President Quirino took his oath on 30 December 1949 following his election to the office. The stamps were issued on 3rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence (now referred to as Philippine-American Friendship Day
State Visit of President Sukarno of Indonesia #587 and 588, 5 Oct 1953
Presidential Credo #882 and 883, 28 Feb 1965
Surcharged #984, 8 Mar 1965
Overprint for Asia Pacific Scout Conference #1162, 13 Nov 1972
Great Filipinos #2022d, 1 Jun 1990
Part of a se-tenant strip of 5
Philippine Presidents Definitive
#2662c, 6 Feb 2000; #2663i, 16 Mar 2000; #2672ij, 3 Jul 2000; and #2786i 12 Jun 2002
#2662c is part of a se-tenant pair, the others are part of se-tenant blocks of 10
National Teacher's Month: President Elpidio Quirino, 125th Birth Anniversary #3622, 5 Sept 2015
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