Elpidio Quirino, his early life, career and achievements.

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Elpidio Quirino was born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to Mariano Quirino and Gregoria Rivera.¹ He was the third child, and his birth took place at the Vigan Provincial Jail. Quirino's early education led him to study law at the University of the Philippines, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree.

*Early Career*
Quirino's entry into politics began when he became a representative of Ilocos Sur's 1st district from 1919 to 1922. He then served as a senator from 1925 to 1935. During this period, he was part of the Philippine Independence Commission, which secured the passage of the Tydings-McDuffie Act in the United States Congress. This act paved the way for the Philippines' transition from being a U.S. territory to a commonwealth.

*Cabinet Positions*
Quirino held various cabinet positions, including:

- _Secretary of the Interior_ (1935-1938) under President Manuel L. Quezon
- _Secretary of Finance_ (1934-1936, 1946) under Presidents Quezon and Manuel Roxas
- _Secretary of Foreign Affairs_ (1946-1950) under President Roxas

*Presidency*
Quirino became the 6th President of the Philippines after Manuel Roxas' death in 1948. He won a full term in the 1949 presidential election under the Liberal Party ticket. His presidency focused on postwar reconstruction, economic gains, and increased economic aid from the United States.

Some notable achievements during his presidency include:

- _Establishing Quezon City as the new capital_
- _Reviving President Quezon's "fireside chats"_
- _Hosting the regional conference in Baguio_
- _Implementing the Economic Development Corps (EDCOR) program_

Quirino's term ended in 1953 when he was defeated by Ramon Magsaysay. He passed away on February 29, 1956.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elpidio_Quirino

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