Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) was a Filipino politician. He was the seventh President of the Philippines, from December 30, 1953 until his death in a plane crash. He was elected president under the banner of the Nacionalista Party.
Ramon F. Magsaysay Sr. | |
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| 7th President of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957 | |
| Vice President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office January 1, 1954 – May 14, 1954 | |
| President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Oscar Castelo |
| Succeeded by | Sotero B. Cabahug |
| In office September 1, 1950 – February 28, 1953 | |
| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Ruperto Kangleon |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Castelo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District | |
| In office May 28, 1946 – September 1, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Valentin Afable |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Corpus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay August 31, 1907 Iba, Zambales, Philippine Islands |
| Died | March 17, 1957 (aged 49) Balamban, Cebu, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Airplane crash |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party (1953–1957) Liberal Party[1][2] (1946–1953) |
| Spouse(s) | Luz Banzon (m. 1933; his death 1957) |
| Children | Teresita Milagros Ramon |
| Alma mater | José Rizal University |
| Profession | Engineer, Soldier |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 31st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Presidency
Because of the success of his campaign against the Hukbalahap rebellion, he became popular among the Filipino people. He was elected president under the banner of the Nacionalista Party during the 1953 elections and defeated former president Elpidio Quirino.[3]
Under his presidency, his administration involved:
- improving public works and social programs especially those in rural areas,[4]
- helping the creation of SEATO and the National Marketing Corporation,[4][5]
- and the revision of the Philippine Trade Act of 1946 under the Laurey-Langley agreement.[4] The Laurey-Langley agreement, however, ended up creating a competition between American products and Filipino products.[5]
Magsaysay also wished to improve every aspect of Filipino life but was frustrated that his efforts were limited because of a disobedient congress. This resulted on failure of land reforms over which small farmers did not like. He died on March 17, 1957 because of a plane crash near Cebu. His vice president, Carlos P. Garcia, became president.[3]
Ramon Magsaysay Media
Magsaysay in his teenage years
Magsaysay as a guerrilla fighter during the Second World War
The first seal has no ring of stars yet in the second version, it has ring of stars already representing the current number of provinces in the country
Eleanor Roosevelt with President Ramon Magsaysay and First Lady Luz Magsaysay in Manila
At Malacañang Palace, 1955. Clockwise, from top left: Senator Edmundo Cea, Former President Jose P. Laurel Sr., Senator Cipriano Primicias, Senate President Eulogio A. Rodriguez, Sr., President Ramon F. Magsaysay, & House Speaker Jose B. Laurel, Jr.
The crash site of Ramon Magsaysay's presidential plane at Mount Manunggal, Cebu
Monument at the crash site in Manunggal, Balamban, Cebu
Ramon Magsaysay's tomb in the Manila North Cemetery
In 1957 the United States government issued a commemorative stamp in honor of Magsaysay; part of the Champion of Liberty series.
References
- ↑ "Ramon Magsaysay." Microsoft Student 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008.
- ↑ Molina, Antonio. The Philippines: Through the centuries. Manila: University of Sto. Tomas Cooperative, 1961. Print.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ramon Magsaysay | president of Philippines | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Zafra, Nicolas (1972). Maikling Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas. Quezon City, Philippines: Alemar-Phoenix Publishing House.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mactal, Dr. Ronaldo (2013). Historia: Batayang Aklat sa Araling Panlipunan. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. ISBN 978-971-06-3272-5.