Salvador Medialdea

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/salvador-medialdea

1. When was Salvador Medialdea born?
2. Where was Salvador Medialdea born?
3. What is the primary role?
4. What was Salvador Medialdea's job as Executive Secretary?
5. How did Salvador Medialdea help the Philippines before becoming Executive Secretary?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Salvador Medialdea born?October 14, 1951
2. Where was Salvador Medialdea born?Philippines
3. What is the primary role?Executive Secretary of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
4. What was Salvador Medialdea's job as Executive Secretary?He helped the President by planning schedules, coordinating government departments, and turning plans into action.
5. How did Salvador Medialdea help the Philippines before becoming Executive Secretary?He worked as a Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs and led the National Livelihood Development Corporation to help people start businesses.

Executive Secretary: The chief of staff to the President, responsible for managing the executive branch and advising on policy.
Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs: A role focused on advising the President on political strategies, inter-governmental relations, and legislative matters.
National Livelihood Development Corporation: A government entity dedicated to promoting economic opportunities and entrepreneurship among citizens.
International Criminal Court (ICC): A global judicial body that prosecutes individuals for the most severe international crimes.