Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay, Sr.was the seventh President of the Republic of the Philippines, serving from December 30, 1953 until his death in an aircraft disaster. 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 Defense by President Elpidio Quirino. He was elected President under the banner of the...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth31 August 1907