A march towards economic independence: An evaluation of the Filipino first policy of President Carlos P. Garcia, 1946-1961
Date of Publication
2011
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in History
Subject Categories
History
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
History
Thesis Adviser
Fernando A. Santiago, Jr.
Defense Panel Chair
Jose Victor D. Jimenez
Defense Panel Member
Ma. Florina Y. Orillos Juan
Abstract/Summary
The thesis is centered on the Filipino First Policy of President Carlos P. Garcia implemented from 1957 to 1961. It discusses how U.S. neocolonialism and its accompaniments became detrimental to Philippine economic development. In response, the post-war administrations, especially that of Garcia, espoused economic nationalism. As the conceptual framework of the study, economic nationalism is seen how President Garcia used this to cushion neocolonialism and give Filipinos a stand in their economy. Thus, study analyzes the post-war economic condition of the country leading to the Filipino First Policy. The policy is assessed with the explanation of its background, laws and measures. The study also discusses the impact of the policy on the country's economic development and realization of both political and economical freedom.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15845
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
111 leaves ; ill. ; 28 cm.
Recommended Citation
Guzman, N. (2011). A march towards economic independence: An evaluation of the Filipino first policy of President Carlos P. Garcia, 1946-1961. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2424
