Monday, February 8, 2010

Ramon Del Fierro Magsaysay


Ramon Del Fierro Magsaysay

Born- August 31, 1907
Died- March 17, 1957

Third President of the Third Republic of the Philippines
Term: December 30, 1953- March 17, 1957

He was best known for successfully defeating the communist led Hukbalahap (Huk) Movement.He was called the Idol of the masses, champion of democracy, and freedom fighter. He toured the barrios, and opened Malacanang to the public.

Economic Program of the Magsaysay Administration:

He implemented the Agricultural Tenancy Act by giving greater protection to the tenant by granting the tenant the freedom to choose their system of tenancy.

He distributed agricultural lots to landless applicants.

Resettled 8000 families through the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration.

He gave loans on credit to farmers through the Agricultural Credit and Cooperative Financing Administration. Help the farmers in marketing through the Farmers Cooperative and Marketing Association. He also expanded irrigation projects in the barrios to improve the farmers production.

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