20 moments

1. Birth in Iba

   1907-08-31 · Iba, Zambales, Philippines

   

   Magsaysay was born in the Zambales provincial capital of Iba.

2. University studies

   1927-01-01 · University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines

   

   Magsaysay entered the University of the Philippines to study mechanical engineering. The University of the Philippines' principal campus was then in Manila; coordinates represent the historic Padre Faura campus area.

3. José Rizal College studies

   1928-01-01 · José Rizal University, Mandaluyong, Philippines

   After beginning at the University of the Philippines, Magsaysay transferred to José Rizal College and completed a commerce degree there in 1932. The institution is now José Rizal University; coordinates are its Shaw Boulevard campus.

4. Guerrilla action at Sawang

   1942-01-01 · Sawang, San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines

   After escaping the fall of Bataan, Magsaysay organized guerrilla forces in western Luzon and served at Sawang, San Marcelino. The source establishes 1942 as the start of this three-year guerrilla period; coordinates are a representative point for Sawang/San Marcelino.

5. Veterans mission to Washington

   1948-01-01 · Washington, D.C., United States

   As chairman of the Committee on Guerrilla Affairs, Magsaysay went to Washington to help secure benefits for Philippine veterans. Coordinates represent central Washington, D.C.; the source does not identify a specific venue.

6. Goodwill-tour visit to New York

   1952-06-01 · New York City, New York, United States

   Magsaysay visited New York during his goodwill tour of the United States and Mexico while serving as secretary of national defense. Coordinates represent central New York City; the specific venue is not identified.

7. Goodwill-tour visit to Washington

   1952-06-01 · Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., United States

   During the same goodwill tour, Magsaysay visited Washington and received a medical check-up at Walter Reed Hospital. Coordinates represent the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus in Washington, D.C.

8. Lions International address

   1952-06-01 · Mexico City, Mexico

   Magsaysay spoke at the Lions International annual convention in Mexico City during his goodwill tour. Coordinates represent central Mexico City; the convention venue is not identified.

9. Visit to Dinalupihan

   1953-01-01 · Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines

   After his election as president, Magsaysay visited Dinalupihan to assist in distributing Torrens titles to tenants of the Dinalupihan Estate. The municipal government source supplies only the year, not a more precise visit date.

10. Dinner with Vice President Nixon

    1953-11-21 · Residence of U.S. Ambassador Raymond Spruance, Manila, Philippines

    President-elect Magsaysay met Richard Nixon at a dinner hosted at U.S. Ambassador Raymond Spruance's Manila residence. Coordinates represent central Manila because the source does not provide the residence's street address.

11. Presidential inauguration

    1953-12-30 · Independence Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines

    

    Magsaysay took the presidential oath at Manila's Independence Grandstand, beginning his presidency. The Independence Grandstand is the predecessor name of the Quirino Grandstand.

12. U.S.-Philippine Council opening

    1954-09-04 · Malacañang Palace, Manila, Philippines

    

    Magsaysay witnessed the opening of the United States-Philippine Council at Malacañang during meetings with visiting foreign officials.

13. Opening of the Manila SEATO Conference

    1954-09-06 · Philippine Senate session hall, Manila, Philippines

    Magsaysay delivered the opening address to the Manila conference that established the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization framework. Coordinates represent the historic Legislative Building/Senate location in Manila.

14. SEATO delegates' state dinner

    1954-09-08 · Malacañang Palace, Manila, Philippines

    Following approval of the Manila Pact texts, Magsaysay and the first lady hosted a state dinner for the conference delegations. The preceding text places the president's meetings with departing delegates at Malacañang; the dinner venue is not separately stated.

15. Meeting with Secretary Dulles

    1956-03-15 · Manila, Philippines

    Magsaysay met U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in Manila during Dulles's March 15–16 visit. The U.S. State Department itinerary supports a two-day date range; the card uses the documented opening date.

16. Independence Day at Luneta

    1956-07-04 · Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines

    Magsaysay observed Manila's Independence Day celebration at Luneta with Vice President Richard Nixon and their spouses.

17. Consecration at the Eucharistic Congress

    1956-12-02 · Luneta, Manila, Philippines

    During the Second National Eucharistic Congress, Magsaysay publicly consecrated the Philippines to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A contemporaneous account identifies the closing rites as being at Luneta; coordinates represent Luneta Park.

18. Cebu speaking engagements

    1957-03-16 · Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

    Magsaysay arrived in Cebu City for veterans' and university events, including the University of the Visayas commencement where he received an honorary law doctorate. Coordinates represent central Cebu City; the source documents several venues within the city.

19. Death on Mount Manunggal

    1957-03-17 · Mount Manunggal, Balamban, Cebu, Philippines

    

    Magsaysay died when the presidential C-47 crashed on the slopes of Mount Manunggal while flying from Cebu toward Manila.

20. Departure from Lahug Airport

    1957-03-17 · Lahug Airport, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

    Shortly after midnight, Magsaysay boarded his presidential C-47 at Lahug Airport for the return flight to Manila. The departure occurred late on March 16 or shortly after midnight into March 17; the aircraft took off at 1:00 a.m. on March 17.