Monday, March 17, 2014

President Ramon Magsaysay in Tiwi




On March 17th, 57 years ago today, President Ramon Magsaysay died when his presidential plane 'Mt. Pinatubo' crashed on Mt. Manunggal in Cebu.

Prior to his untimely death, the "Idol of the Masses" and his party once visited Tiwi during the term of Mayor Jose C. Templado and had their lunch at his house in Basag.

Shown in the photo were Mrs. Emelina Clutario, Mrs. Salvacion Templado, President Ramon Magsaysay, Mayor Jose C. Templado, Senator Pacita Madrigal-Warms et al.
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