The Japanese –
Sponsored Government
of the Philippines
Lesson 5
pp. 162 - 167
CONTENT GOAL
● Analyze the structure and system of the Japanese colonial
government in the Philippines.
● Differentiate war economy and economy of survival
● Discuss the programs and policies of the Second Philippine
Republic
● Appreciate the ingenuity of the Filipinos in coping with the
economic and social problems during the Japanese
occupation.
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The Philippines Campaign: US vs Japan - A Pacific War in
World War II
This is an overview of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.
Guide Questions.
1. What is the motive of the Japanese for invading the
Philippines?
2. When did the Japanese invade the Philippines?
3. Why did President Quezon and his family evacuate
to Washington, D.C?
The Japanese occupation lasted for more
than 3 years, which started on January 3,
1942, a day after the occupation of
Manila.
The Japanese director
general oversaw the
political, economic, and
cultural affairs in the
Philippines.
They issued several directives
to the Japanese Military
Administration for the
Filipino people’s strict
compliance.
Cite examples. (pp 163)
To prevent Filipinos from being
informed of American activities, they
made some orders such as:
• Declared martial law in Manila
• Imposed curfew and blackout
• All firearms and ammunition were
confiscated.
• Radios and other communication
were not allowed.
What will happen to the Filipinos who
oppose the directives of the Japanese
Administration?
Puppet Government
A Japanese-designed government to be composed of prominent Filipinos.
The Mayor of the City of Manila,
Jorge B. Vargas was ordered to organize
an administrative commission.
Was it easy for them to comply?
On January 23, 1942, Mayor Vargas
responded that they were ready to
obey the orders of the Japanese army
for “the maintenance of peace and
order, and promotion of the well-
being of our own people.”
Philippine Executive Commission
It was established on the same
day (January 23, 1942) that
Mayor Vargas responded
positively to the call of the
Japanese Army.
Who were the appointed people to
lead the Philippine Executive
Commission under the puppet
administration of the Japanese
army?
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Organization of the Philippine Government
during the Japanese Regime
Though Filipinos handled the posts,
each department had a
Japanese adviser and several
assistants who controlled the
government.
32 Filipinos with appointees of the
Japanese Military
Administration were composed
of the council state.
Changes in Local Government
The Japanese Admins
reduced the
autonomy of the
local government.
Cite examples (p. 165)
KALIBAPI
December 8, 1942, the
Kapisanan ng
Paglilingkod sa
Bagong Pilipinas
was the only political
party authorized by
the Japanese Army.
KALIBAPI
The Japanese use this
agency to gain people’s
cooperation and
goodwill yet the Filipino
leaders cleverly used the
association to serve the
best interest and welfare
of the Filipino people. What benefits did the KALIBAPI
provide to the Filipinos?
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Preparation for the Philippine Independence
May 6, 1943,
The Japanese High Command
Premier Hideki Tojo
visited Manila.
He announced that
independence would be given
that year.
He ordered Filipino officials to
prepare for the coming of the
independence.
The 1943
Constitution
KALIBAPI formed the
commission to take
charge of framing the
constitution for the
forthcoming republic.
It was drafted and approved under the presence of the
Japanese forces.
What were some of the provisions and
resolutions drafted? P165
- Approved by the Preparatory Committee on
Philippine Independence on September 4,
1943.
- Ratified by the KALIBAPI Convention on
September 7, 1943.
- The National Assembly elected Jose P. Laurel
as the President of the Republic on
September 25, 1943.
PUPPET GOVERNMENT
- The Philippines was inaugurated
as an independent republic on
October 14, 1943.
Why the Philippine Republic of 1943
was considered the puppet
government?
CHANGES DURING THE PUPPET
GOVERNMENT
CULTURE
To eradicate the Western
influence and pro-American views
of the Filipinos, the Japanese
officials launched various
programs.
What were the changes made?
What is Bodabil?
CHANGES DURING THE PUPPET
GOVERNMENT
EDUCATION
Emphasis was placed on
vocational education, focused on
the teaching of practical works for
daily needs and job generation,
such as wielding, machinery and
fixing appliances.
What were the changes made?
CHANGES DURING THE PUPPET
GOVERNMENT
ECONOMY
Introduced a war economy,
wherein the country’s
resources were used to supply
the needs of the Japanese
forces.
Cite some examples (p116)
Who is Maria Orosa?
CHANGES DURING THE PUPPET GOVERNMENT
WAY OF LIVING
Affluent family, sell and trade their
heirlooms just to survive.
Money was a major problem.
Wherein the number of money produced
was more than what the government can
guarantee.
Crimes also increased because of poverty
and hardships.
Kempeitai, or the Japanese Military police,
implements the rules.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Answer page 169 -170
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