TY - BOOK AU - Malaya, J. Eduardo AU - Jonathan E. Malaya TI - So help us God: the presidents of the Philippines and their inaugural addresses SN - 9712714861 AV - DS 686.585 .M23 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Manila, Philippines PB - Anvil Publications KW - PHILIPPINES -- HISTORY N1 - Includes bibliographical references; 1. Presidential Oratory: Wits and Themes 2. Emilio Aguinaldo: Forging a national spirit to live Independent 3. Manuel Quezon : Bringing into being a New Nation 4. Jose P. Laurel: Live and help live 5. Sergio Osmena: rebuilding a Nation Devastated by War 6. Manuel Roxas: Raising the flag to wave unshadowed 7. Elpidio Quirino: Economic Security for all 8. Ramon Magsaysay: to be President for the people 9. Carlos P. Garcia : Nourishing Freedom by Our Own Labor 10. Diosdado Macapagal: New Era for the common Man 11. Ferdinand E. Marcos: A quest for greatness 12. Corazon C. Aquino: Regaining Liberties in the full Light of day. 13. Fidel V. Ramos: To win the future 14. Joseph Ejercito Estrada: the Day of the Filipino Masses 15. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo: Building an edifice of peace and progress N2 - ...So Help Us God has made an important contribution to better understand the presidency as one of the most cherished and enduring institutions of Philippine democracy ER -