First Filipino: Ramon Magsaysay

8.31.2006

Ramon Magsaysay
AKA Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay

QUOTE
"The people will have their own way."

ALIAS
"RM"
"The Guy"
"President of the Filipino Masses"

DATE OF BIRTH
August 31, 1907

BIRTHPLACE
Iba, Zambales, Philippines

FATHER: Exequiel Magsaysay
MOTHER: Perfecta del Fierro

WIFE: Luz Banson
CHILDREN: Teresita, Milagros, and Ramon Magsaysay, Jr.

YEAR OF DEATH
March 17, 1957

USEFUL LINKS

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