BIOGRAPHY

Elpidio Rivera Quirino was born on November 16, 1890 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur to Mariano Quirino and Gregoria Rivera. He began his career as a barrio school teacher, later earned his law degree from the University of the Philippines in 1915 and quickly rose to national politics, serving as Representative, Senator, and Cabinet Secretary. When President Manuel Roxas died in 1948, Quirino became President and was elected to a full term, serving from 1948 to 1953. His presidency focused on post‑war reconstruction, economic recovery, and rebuilding Philippine institutions after World War II. He passed away on February 28, 1956