Elpidio Quirino Biography

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NAME: Elpidio Quirino
OCCUPATION: World Leader
BIRTH DATE: November 16, 1890
DEATH DATE: February 28, 1956
EDUCATION: University of the Philippines, Vigan High School
PLACE OF BIRTH: Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
PLACE OF DEATH: Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
Full Name: Elpidio Quirino

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Elpidio Quirino (1890–1956) was the second president of the Independent Republic of the Philippines.

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Quirino’s administration faced a serious threat from the Communist-led Hukbalahap (Huk) movement. Quirino appointed Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay to suppress the insurrection. Although successful to a degree in these areas, Quirino failed to act aggressively in implementing many of the needed reforms. Further,

Quirino was often justly accused by Filipino nationalists of placing American interests above Filipino ones. The Huk rebellion wasn’t suppressed until 1954, under Quirino’s successor Ramon Magsaysay.

Elpidio Quirino ran for reelection in 1953 despite his poor health. Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay angrily resigned over Quirino’s alleged corruption and joined the opposition Nationalist Party. He would go on to defeat Quirino in the general election. Elpidio Quirino retired to private life and died of a heart attack in February 29, 1956.