8 Facts About Ramon Magsaysay Award

1. Ramon Magsaysay Award 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.

2. At the start of World War II, Ramon Magsaysay Award joined the motor pool of the 31st Infantry Division of the Philippine army.

3. Ramon Magsaysay Award had earlier resigned from the Liberal party and was chosen candidate for president by the Nacionalista party.

4. Ramon Magsaysay Award sent forces to fight under the United Nations command in Korea.

5. Ramon Magsaysay Award was among those instrumental in clearing the Zambales coast of the Japanese prior to the landing of American liberation forces on Jan 29, 1945.

6. On March 16, 1957, Ramon Magsaysay Award left Manila for Cebu City where he spoke at three educational institutions.

7. Ramon Magsaysay Award met with interference and obstruction from the President and his advisers, in fear they might be unseated at the next presidential election.

8. In June 1952, Ramon Magsaysay Award made a goodwill tour to the United States and Mexico.