List of Presidents of Philippines: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Philippines from 1899 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Philippines, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Philippines: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (in office since 2022).

Presidents of Philippines in order, with years in office

Emilio Aguinaldo

Served: 1899–1901

Leader of the First Philippine Republic from 23 January 1899; US forces captured him in March 1901 and his presidency ended in April 1901.

Manuel L. Quezon

Served: 1935–1944

First president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines; he died in exile in the United States in August 1944.

José P. Laurel

Served: 1943–1945

President of the Japanese-sponsored Second Republic during the Second World War.

Sergio Osmeña

Served: 1944–1946

Succeeded Quezon on his death and returned to the Philippines with the American liberation forces.

Manuel Roxas

Served: 1946–1948

First president of the independent Republic of the Philippines; he died in office in April 1948.

Elpidio Quirino

Served: 1948–1953

Vice president who succeeded Roxas and won a full term in 1949.

Ramon Magsaysay

Served: 1953–1957

Popular president who died in a plane crash in March 1957.

Carlos P. Garcia

Served: 1957–1961

Vice president who succeeded Magsaysay and promoted a 'Filipino First' economic policy.

Diosdado Macapagal

Served: 1961–1965

Father of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo; he moved Independence Day to 12 June.

Ferdinand Marcos

Served: 1965–1986

Longest-serving president; he declared martial law in 1972 and was ousted by the People Power Revolution in February 1986.

Corazon Aquino

Served: 1986–1992

First woman president of the Philippines; she restored democracy after the People Power Revolution.

Fidel V. Ramos

Served: 1992–1998

Former general who served one six-year term.

Joseph Estrada

Served: 1998–2001

Former film actor who was removed from office in January 2001 after the EDSA II protests.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Served: 2001–2010

Vice president who took over from Estrada and won a full term in 2004.

Benigno Aquino III

Served: 2010–2016

Son of Corazon Aquino; he served one six-year term.

Rodrigo Duterte

Served: 2016–2022

Former mayor of Davao City; he served one six-year term.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Served: 2022–present

Son of Ferdinand Marcos; he took office on 30 June 2022 and his term runs to 2028.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Philippines

Who is the current president of Philippines?

The current head of state of Philippines is Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in office since 2022.

Who were the previous presidents of Philippines?

The presidents and heads of state of Philippines listed on this page, in order, are: Emilio Aguinaldo, Manuel L. Quezon, José P. Laurel, Sergio Osmeña, Manuel Roxas, Elpidio Quirino, Ramon Magsaysay, Carlos P. Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal, Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Benigno Aquino III, Rodrigo Duterte, Ferdinand Marcos Jr..

Who was the first president of Philippines?

Emilio Aguinaldo was the first president of Philippines, in office 1899–1901.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of the Philippines; Presidential Museum and Library of the Philippines; Daily Tribune and Manila Bulletin reports (checked Nov 2026). Follows the official numbering of 17 presidents, which includes Aguinaldo's First Republic and the Japanese-sponsored government of José P. Laurel.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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