Which Philippine President instituted the 'Philippines 2000' socioeconomic program and signed a historic final peace agreement with the MNLF in 1996?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Fidel V. Ramos
- Step 1: Ramos' policies were organized around a socio-economic program dubbed "Philippines 2000", which envisioned the Philippines achieving a newly industrialized country status by the year 2000 and beyond. Answer: Fidel V. Ramos. Why not the others: None of these fit: Joseph Ejercito Estrada; Corazon C. Aquino; Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
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