Uncovering the

Secrets of Ramon
Magsaysay!
Presented by Jana Ragonjan, Aingel
Ramos, and Martha Velasquez.
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 Introduction
Who Exactly is Ramon Magsaysay?
Well in this report you will soon know!
In this lesson/report you will know about...
• Who Ramon Magsaysay is
• What he did to our country
• What are his achievements
• And many more!

Introduction
 Introduction
Ramon Magsaysay also known as Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay is the 7th
president of the Philippines, after our former president Elpidio Quirino (the 6th
president). He is currently know as "Idol of the Masses", former “Secretary of
National Defense”, former chairman of the House National Defense
Committee, the “Savior of Democracy in the Philippines, the first President to
be dressed in barong tagalog during the presidential inauguration rites, and the
2nd best president of the Philippines according to the public.

Introduction
Early Life
and
Education
 Name: Ramon del
Fierro Magsaysay
Birthday: August 31
1907
Mom: Perfecta del
Fierro
Dad: Exequiel
Magsaysay
Early LifeSiblings:
and Genardo
Education
 Elementary :
He studied at the elementary school in
Castillejos.
High school:
He spent his high school life at
Zambales Academy in San Narciso,
Zambales.
College: he entered the university of
the Philippines in 1927, where in he
enrolled in a mechanical engineering
course.
Note: he was working as a driver
while he was studying. Till he got
sick and transferred later to the Jose
Rizal college and he graduated in
1932 with a bachelor of science
Early Life and
Educationcommerce degree
Political Career

President's
political
journey & local, state, or
federal offices
held before
the presidency
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When Bataan surrendered in 1942,
Magsaysay escaped to the hills,
organized the Western Luzon
Guerrilla Forces, and was
commissioned captain on April 5,
1942. For 3 years Capt. Magsaysay
operated under Col. Merrill's famed
guerrilla outfit and saw action at
Sawang, San Marcelino, Zambales.
Magsaysay was among those
instrumental in clearing the Zambales

Political Career coast of the Japanese prior to the

landing of American liberation forces
on Jan. 29, 1945.
Magsaysay was elected to the
Philippine House of Representatives
in 1946, and was later re-elected to a
In 1950, Philippines
second term. During both terms, he
President Elpidio Quirino
was chairman of the House National
Defense Committee. Magsaysay appointed Magsaysay
reformed the army, dismissing many secretary of defense to deal
officers and emphasizing mobility with the threat of the Huks,
and adaptability in combat whose leader, Luis Taruc, had
operations against the Huk guerrillas called for the overthrow of
—tactics that he had learned in his
the government.
own guerrilla efforts against the
Japanese in World War II.
 Magsaysay
whipped up the
weakening armed
country's
forces, used guerilla
tactics in fighting
Huks and his He not only used force against them but also helped
unorthodox methods, brought basic social services to the remote areas of the
country and won the people's heart back for the
which routed the government. Magsaysay's conquest of the Huks was
Asia's first victory against internal communism. In 1953
Huks, were applauded the government attempted unsuccessfully to end the Huk
and copied in other rebellion by a peace parley with the rebel leaders.

parts of the world.

 Presidential
Campaign
President Elpidio Quirino appointed Magsaysay secretary of defense to deal with the threat of the Huks,
whose leader, Luis Taruc, in February 1950 established a People’s Liberation Army and called for the
overthrow of the government. Magsaysay then carried out until 1953 one of the most successful
antiguerrilla campaigns in modern history. Realizing that the Huks could not survive without popular
support, he strove to win the trust of the peasants by offering land and tools to those who came over to
the government side and by insisting that army units treat the people with respect. Reforming the army,
he dismissed corrupt and incompetent officers and emphasized mobility and flexibility in combat
operations against the guerrillas. By 1953 the Huks were no longer a serious threat, but Magsaysay’s
radical measures had made many enemies for him within the government, compelling him to resign on
February 28, when he charged the Quirino administration with corruption and incompetence.
 Presidential
Campaign
Although Magsaysay was a Liberal, the Nacionalista Party successfully backed him for the
presidency against Quirino in the 1953 elections, winning the support of Carlos P. Romulo,
who had organized a third party. Magsaysay promised reform in every segment of
Philippine life, but he was frustrated in his efforts by a conservative congress that
represented the interests of the wealthy. Despite initial support of Congress in July 1955,
Magsaysay was unable to pass effective land-reform legislation; government indifference to
the plight of the peasants then undid most of his good work in gaining the support of the
people against the Huks. Nevertheless, he remained extremely popular and had a well-
deserved reputation for incorruptibility.
 Presidential
Achievements
He led the foundation of the
southeast Asia Treaty organization
also known as the Manila Pact of
1954. He is best known for
successfully defeating the
communist-led hukbalahap (huk)
movement
Challenges and Controversies

December 30, sworn into office as the country's 7th chief executive.
- wears the " barong tagalog" during his inauguration, a first by a Philippine president.
- declares Malacanang palace as the house of people.
- creates presidential complaints and action comittee to attend directly to people's complaints.
- 1954 laurel-langley trade agreement between the philippines and the united states approved
- war damages commission stipulates the payments to the philippines of some $400 million as war
damage.
- SEATO (southeast Asia treaty organization for collextive defense) formed during the manila
conference.
- Huk leader, luis taruc, surrenders to the government.
 Foreign
Despite people’s expectations that his administration would solve

Policy
all their problems, Magsaysay promoted and encouraged self-help.
Long before Brigada Eskwela would harness community, private
sector and individual initiative and labor to provide for schools’
needs, Magsaysay announced in his second State of the Nation
Address (Sona) that government programs in health, education
and social welfare were being “reoriented with emphasis on self-
help.”
Noting that the “spirit of self-help is sweeping our rural
communities,” he said the role of the government was simply to
“tap the creative energies of our people and to provide the means
by which their desire for improvement can be translated into
permanent benefits.”
Magsaysay initiated the use of prefabricated schoolhouses, “mass-
produced [and] set up in the barrios, also on a self-help basis, with
Economic
Policies
Ramon Magsaysay continued the
Economic Development Corps
(EDCOR) during his time as National
Defense and Security secretary,
promoting good livelihoods to
discourage communism. He
commissioned Benigno Aquino Jr. to
overthrow Huk Supreme Luis Taruc.
Social and Domestic Issues
Ramon Magsaysay, a Filipino politician, initiated the
use of prefabricated schoolhouses in barrios,
strengthening the community school movement. He also
aimed to increase education opportunities and
vocational education, focusing on K to 12 (kindergarten
to Grade 12). Magsaysay also implemented programs to
eradicate common diseases, improve health facilities,
establish medical centers, and train public health
officers. His legacy inspires leaders to balance social
justice and address poverty, especially under a
tyrannical leader.
 Legac
y
Magsaysay's administration in the Philippines
was renowned for its clean and corruption-free
rule, fostering trade, industry, military
excellence, and international recognition in
sports, culture, and foreign affairs.

Ramon Del Fierro Magsaysay, nicknamed "Champion of the

masses," was known for his people-centered approach,
sympathetic approach to the Hukbalahap rebellion, and his
efforts to address corruption and agrarian reforms.
 Conclusio
n
So in conclusion...
Our former president Ramon del fierro
Magsaysay is the 2nd best president we have in
our country, he is the savior of democracy in
our country and defended our country even
during those times he wasn't even out president
yet. And yet his legacy continues up until now
with the Ramon Magsaysay building and
awards.
 Bibliograph
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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ramon-Magsaysay
https://www.dnd.gov.ph/Release/1954-01-01/11/Ramon-
https://www.biography.com/political-figures/ramon-magsaysay
F-Magsaysay/
https://philippinespres.weebly.com/ramon-
magsaysay.html
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Ragonja Velasque Ramos

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