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Today in Philippine History August 31

The Birth Anniversary of President Ramon Magsaysay is celebrated every August 31 to honor the Philippines’ seventh President. Before taking his oath in 1953, he worked as a bus mechanic and defended his country during World War II. Magsaysay was an exceptional politician and statesman. He was made the military governor of Zambales because of his extraordinary service during the Pacific War. August 31 is a nationwide holiday in the Philippines where people fondly remember Magsaysay, who became known as the “Champion of the Masses” after his death.

History of Birth Anniversary of President Ramon Magsaysay

Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay, Sr. was born to Exequiel Magsaysay y de los Santos, a blacksmith, and Perfecta del Fierro y Quimson, a schoolteacher, in 1907. Magsaysay spent his childhood in Castillejos, Zambales, before enrolling in the University of the Philippines in 1927. Later, he worked as an automobile mechanic and fought against Japanese soldiers during World War II. Part of the famous guerrilla group that operated under Colonel Merrill, he was a supply officer prior to leading 10,000 guerrilla soldiers. They played a major role in wiping out the Japanese forces along the Zambales coast.

In 1946, Magsaysay began his political career when he joined the Liberal Party. Over the next decade, he was a key player in strategizing to fight communist guerrillas and contributed to advancements in the railroad network. Even after his tenure as the general manager of Manila Railroad Company, he continued his work in the railways after being elected President in 1953. Nicknamed Mambo Magsaysay, he played an essential role in instituting land reforms and making the Philippines a member of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). Often referred to as the golden years, Magsaysay’s tenure as President is considered one of the cleanest and corruption-free periods in Philippine history.

His term came to a premature end followin

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