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On March 17, 1957, President Ramon F. Magsaysay, often referred to as champion of the Filipino masses, died at the age of 49 in a plane crash in Cebu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
MANILA, Monday, March 18--President Ramon Magsaysay's charred, burned body was found today by rescuers in the wreckage of his plane on Cebu Island. The popular President's body was identified...
Dec 16, 2008 · Midnight of March 17, 1957, Pres. Ramon Magsaysay and 27 other people boarded the C47 plane that would take them from Cebu to Manila. Thirteen minutes after take-off, a distress call from the pilots was received by the airport tower in Manila.
MANILA, Monday, March 18 --President Ramon Magsaysay's charred, burned body was found today by rescuers in the wreckage of his plane on Cebu Island. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
