| Years | Leader(s) |
|---|---|
| 1950- | Quirino, Magsaysay |
| 1955- | Magsaysay, Garcia |
| 1960- | Macapagal |
| 1965- | Marcos |
| 1970- | Marcos |
| 1975- | Marcos |
| 1980- | Marcos |
| 1985- | Aquino |
| 1990- | Ramos |
| 1995- | Estrada |
| 2000- | Macapagal-Arroyo |
| 2005- | Macapagal-Arroyo |
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Years indicated above are approximate. |
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Basic facts: |
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| Political system: | Presidential republic |
| National leader: | Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2001-) |
| Structure: | Unitary |
| Regime founded: | 1946 |
| Democracy: | Semi-established |
| Population: | 91 million |
| Per capita GDP: | $5,000 |
Distinctive features:
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Political parties:
| Name | NPC | LP | Others | Kampi | Lakas |
| Seats*: | 27 | 21 | 62 | 41 | 86 |
NOTES: * Seats in lower house.
SOURCES: CIA World Factbook, various newspapers.