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Ramon Magsaysay

President of the Philippines from 1953 up to his death in 1957

"Magsaysay" redirects here. For other uses, see Magsaysay (disambiguation).

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is del Fierro and the surname or paternal family name is Magsaysay.

Ramon Magsaysay

In office
December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957
Vice PresidentCarlos P. Garcia
Preceded byElpidio Quirino
Succeeded byCarlos P. Garcia
In office
January 1, 1954 – May 14, 1954
PresidentHimself
Preceded byOscar Castelo
Succeeded bySotero B. Cabahug
In office
September 1, 1950 – February 28, 1953
PresidentElpidio Quirino
Preceded byRuperto Kangleon
Succeeded byOscar Castelo
In office
May 28, 1946 – September 1, 1950
Preceded byValentin Afable
Succeeded byEnrique Corpus
In office
February 1, 1945 – March 6, 1945
Appointed byDouglas MacArthur
Preceded byJose Corpuz
Succeeded byFrancisco Anonas
Born

Ramon del Fierr

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Ramon Magsaysay

Full name

Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay

Nicknames

Idol of the Masses

Died

March 17, 1957 (age 49)

Resting place

Manila North Cemetery, Manila

Term

December 30, 1953 - March 17, 1957

Political party

Nacionalista

Spouse(s)

Luz Banson (m. 1933-1957)

Children

Ramon Magsaysay Jr.
Milagros "Mila" Banzon Magsaysay
Teresita Banzon-Magsaysay

Alma mater

Jose Rizal College

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Ramon del Fierro Magsaysaywas born on August 31, 1907 in Iba, Zambales. He was the seventh President of the Philippines, serving from December 30, 1953 until his death in a plane crash on March 17, 1957 (aged 49) in Manunggal, Balamban, Cebu.

An estimated 2 million people attended Magsaysay's burial on March 31, 1957. He was posthumously referred to by the people the "Idol of the Masses''.

An automobile mechanic, Magsaysay was appointed military governor of Zambales after his outstanding service as a guerilla leader during the Pacific War. He then served two terms as Liberal Party congressman for Zambales before being appointed as Secretary of National

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Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay

Servant Leader with a Vision of Hope

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay commanded the admiration, respect and affection of people because he was a simple, humble man; because he cared for all people as individuals and believed in their dignity and importance; and because he had the courage of his convictions.

His objective was to improve the lot of his fellow Filipinos and he approached the task with selfless devotion. He was convinced that the government, to last and to be sound, must have integrity and reflect the will of the people.

A man of greatness of spirit, he saw his fellow human beings born with the right to live in liberty and happiness. He was angered at injustice and the violation of high principles. He worked to build a nation—a world—in which all people were free and lived in honor and peace with one another.

The world is richer and better because Ramon Magsaysay lived. His spirit will continue to be an inspiration. He exemplifies the highest type of leadership.

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