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Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay QSC GCGH KGE GCC (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) was a Filipino statesman who served as the seventh President of the Philippines, from December 30, 1953, until his death in an aircraft disaster on March 17, 1957.
President Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh President of the Philippines, died on March 17, 1957 when his plane collided with a tree on Mt. Manunggal. He was a popular leader who fought against communism and distributed land to farmers.
Apr 2, 2014 · Sadly, Ramon Magsaysay's term came to an abrupt end on March 17, 1957, when his presidential plane crashed, killing Magsaysay and 24 other passengers. An estimated 5 million people attended...
On March 17, 1957, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft crashed on the slopes of Mount Manunggal on the island of Cebu, Philippines, killing 25 of the aircraft's 26 occupants, including the incumbent president of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
Died: March 17, 1957, near Cebu (aged 49) Role In: Hukbalahap Rebellion. Ramon Magsaysay (born Aug. 31, 1907, Iba, Phil.—died March 17, 1957, near Cebu) was the president of the Philippines (1953–57), best known for successfully defeating the communist-led Hukbalahap (Huk) movement.
Nov 14, 2021 · Of the 26 occupants, 25 of them were killed. One of them being one of the most influential figures in the countries history – Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr, or simply the President Ramon Magsaysay. We will take a dive into the events and circumstances surrounding this event which shook the nation.
Mar 17, 2013 · CEBU, Philippines - Exactly 56 years ago today, a C-47 army plane named "Mt. Pinatubo," carrying President Ramon Magsaysay crashed in Mt. Manunggal, Barangay Sunog, Balamban town killing its...
