Ramon Magsaysay

Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay KGE GCC QSC MGH (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.

His Excellency Ramon F. Magsaysay Sr. KGE GCC QSC MGH
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 (1907-08-31)August 31, 1907 Iba, Zambales, Philippine Islands
Died	March 17, 1957(1957-03-17) (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" is deprecated; use "died" instead. 1957)​
Children	Teresita Milagros Ramon
Alma mater	José Rizal University
Profession	Engineer, Soldier
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	Philippines
Branch/service	Philippine Army
Years of service	1942–1945
Rank	Captain
Unit	31st Infantry Division
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Bataan Philippine resistance against Japan

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]