Elpidio Quirino ,his early life, career and achievements



Elpidio Quirino was the President of the Philippines from 1948 to 1953. He was engaged in politics during important periods in Philippine history, such as the aftermath of World War II and the start of the Cold War. Quirino was recognized for his focus on reconstructing the nation post-war, his role in advancing the economy, and his work in promoting political stability.

Elpidio Quirino was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur to a prominent family. His father, Don Mariano Quirino, worked as a lawyer and owned land, while his mother, Doña Gregoria Medina, was a teacher. Elpidio was highly influenced by the educated and politically connected Quirino family and their values of education and public service.

Quirino started his schooling in Vigan before transferring to Manila for higher education at the University of the Philippines. He obtained a law degree in 1915, and subsequently cleared the bar exam.

Following his bar exam, Quirino started his legal career in Manila. Nevertheless, his legal profession was short-lived, as he quickly transitioned into the field of politics. He initially served as a second lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts, a supplementary unit of the U.S. Army in the American colonial era. He spent a number of years in the military and participated in training and administrative tasks in the Philippine-American War.

In 1919, Quirino started working in public service as the assistant chief of the Bureau of Posts, marking the beginning of his career in the government. In 1925, he campaigned for and won a seat in the House of Representatives, serving the 2nd District of Ilocos Sur. In 1934, he was given a seat in the Senate and gained a reputation for his effective administrative abilities, which proved valuable during his presidency.

Political Career and Achievements

1. Public Service During the Commonwealth Period (1935-1941)
Quirino’s political career advanced significantly during the Commonwealth period under President Manuel L. Quezon. He was appointed as the Secretary of the Interior (1936–1938) and later as Secretary of Finance (1938–1941). During his tenure as Secretary of Finance, Quirino was instrumental in shaping the financial policies of the Commonwealth, which aimed to make the Philippines more economically independent from the United States. He also worked on revenue reforms and proposed key measures to increase government spending on social programs.

2. Role in the Japanese Occupation and World War II
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942–1945), Quirino remained active in the anti-Japanese resistance. He was a member of the Philippine Executive Commission, an emergency civilian government set up by the Japanese, but his activities were focused on the underground movement to aid in the liberation of the country. In 1943, he fled Manila after the Japanese discovered his ties to the resistance, and he continued working with guerrilla forces until the end of the war.

3. Vice Presidency (1946–1948)
After World War II, Quirino was appointed as the Vice President of the Philippines under President Sergio Osmeña following the country’s liberation from Japanese forces. During this time, he worked on various post-war reconstruction efforts, including helping in the rehabilitation of the economy, infrastructure, and the resettlement of war refugees.

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