Philippine presidents and their works

The Republic of the Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia. The Philippines is a unitary state with a democratic government under the Presidential system.

The President, who serves a single six-year term, is elected through a popular vote. He or she is both the head of government and state. As the head of government, the President has a responsibility of appointing and chairing the Cabinet.

The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and has the powers to declare Martial Law. Through consultation with the Commission on Appointments, he or she can appoint departmental heads, ambassadors, and other high-ranking government officials.

President of the philippines list with names and pictures

The most notable Presidents of the Philippines through history are looked at below.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Emilio Aguinaldo was a military, political, and revolutionary leader who served as the inaugural President of Philippines.

Aguinaldo served from January 23, 1899 until March 23,