Friday, August 30, 2013

Sergio Osmeña (August 1, 1944 – May 28, 1946) 4th President

Sergio Osmeña was the second president of the Commonwealth; he succeeded Quezon after his death.

Contributions and Achievements of Sergio Osmena:
he was 65 when he became president– making him the oldest president to hold office
he was the first Visayan to become president
he joined US Gen. Douglas McArthur in Leyte on October 20, 1944 starting the freedom of the Philippines from the Japanese during World War II
during his time, the Philippine National Bank has been rehabilitated and the country joined the International Monetary Fund on his time, the Bell Trade Act was approved by the US Congress
Sergio Osmena appears on the 50 peso bill

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