HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, LONG-LASTING LEADERSHIP.
“We must convince our people not to begrudge the just share of each for the ultimate benefit and protection of all.” —A quote during his State of Nation Addresses. Did you know??? Elpidio Quirino was a self-made leader who guided the nation through recoveries, reforms, and laid foundations for modernization. His journey comes from a humble beginning to becoming the sixth President of the Philippines proving that resiliency and determination have a deep commitment to the public. He was born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Now, Quirino gr ew up in the modest type. He worked as a teacher while still pursuing his studies, eventually transferring to a High School in Manila and the later earned his law degree from the University of the Philippines. In addition to the, he became one of the top passers of Bar Examinations in 1915— which marked at the start of his career that has a connection with law and politics....