Genaro Magsaysay

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

Genaro del Fierro Magsaysay (19 September 1924 – 25 December 1978) was a Filipino lawyer and politician.

The Honourable Genaro Magsaysay
Senator of the Philippines
In office December 30, 1959 – September 23, 1972[1]
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' at-large district
In office December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1959
Preceded by	Enrique Corpus
Succeeded by	Virgilio L. Afable
Personal details
Born	Genaro del Fierro Magsaysay (1924-09-19)September 19, 1924 Castillejos, Zambales, Philippine Islands
Died	December 25, 1978(1978-12-25) (aged 54) Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Liberal (from 1969)
Other political affiliations	Nacionalista (until 1969)
Alma mater	Ateneo de Manila University (LL.B)
Profession	lawyer

Early life and education

He was born in Castillejos, Zambales on 19 September 1924 to Exequiel Magsaysay y de los Santos and Perfecta del Fierro y Quimson. Magsaysay earned a bachelor's degree in law from the Ateneo de Manila University.

Political career

He ran in his first national level election in 1957 under the Nacionalista Party banner, shortly after the death of his elder brother, President Ramon Magsaysay. Genaro Magsaysay served in the House of Representatives, representing Zambales Lone District until 1959, when he contested his first Senate election. He won reelection to the Senate in 1965 and served a second six-year term.^[2]

In 1969, Sergio Osmeña Jr. and Genaro Magsaysay formed the Liberal Party presidential ticket, losing to incumbent Ferdinand Marcos. Afterwards, Magsaysay represented the Liberal Party in the Senate from 1971 to 1972. During his 1971 senatorial campaign, Magsaysay was injured by two grenade explosions while attending a political rally in Manila, as were fellow politicians Ramon Bagatsing, Eva Estrada Kalaw, Eddie Ilarde, Ramon Mitra Jr., and John Henry Osmeña.^[3] Over the course of his legislative career, Magsaysay was active in infrastructure and social service initiatives.^[2] Described by writer Yen Makabenta as "no talk, no mistake," Magsaysay did not often engage in oration or parliamentary debate.^[4]

Personal life

Magsaysay died on 25 December 1978, and was interred in Manila North Cemetery.^[5] He was married to Adelaida Rodriguez, the daughter of Eulogio Rodriguez.^[2] Their second child, Eulogio Magsaysay, has also served as a member of the House of Representatives.^[6] An affair with actress Lyn Madrigal produced daughters - Genevieve Magsaysay and Genelyn Magsaysay, who was the mother of actor Ramgen Revilla.^[7][8]