Genaro Magsaysay
Genaro Magsaysay | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1959 – September 23, 1972[1] | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' at-large district | |
| In office December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Enrique Corpus |
| Succeeded by | Virgilio L. Afable |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Genaro del Fierro Magsaysay September 19, 1924 Castillejos, Zambales, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 25, 1978 (aged 54) Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal (from 1969) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (until 1969) |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (LL.B) |
| Profession | lawyer |
Genaro del Fierro Magsaysay (19 September 1924 – 25 December 1978) was a Filipino politician and lawyer.
Career
[edit]He was born in Castillejos, Zambales on 19 September 1924. Magsaysay earned a bachelor's degree in law from the Ateneo de Manila University, and ran in his first national level election in 1957 under the Nacionalista Party banner, shortly after the death of his elder brother Ramon Magsaysay. Genaro Magsaysay served in the House of Representatives, representing Zambales Lone District until 1959, when he contested his first Senate election. He won reelection to the Senate in 1965 and served a second six-year term.[2]
In 1969, Sergio Osmeña Jr. and Genaro Magsaysay formed the Liberal Party presidential ticket, losing to incumbent Ferdinand Marcos. Afterwards, Magsaysay represented the Liberal Party in the Senate from 1971 to 1972. During his 1971 senatorial campaign, Magsaysay was injured by two grenade explosions while attending a political rally in Manila, as were fellow politicians Ramon Bagatsing, Eva Estrada Kalaw, Eddie Ilarde, Ramon Mitra Jr., and John Henry Osmeña.[3] Over the course of his legislative career, Magsaysay was active in infrastructure and social service initiatives.[2] Described by writer Yen Makabenta as "no talk, no mistake," Magsaysay did not often engage in oration or parliamentary debate.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Magsaysay died on 25 December 1978, and was interred in Manila North Cemetery.[5] He was married to Adelaida Rodriguez, the daughter of Eulogio Rodriguez.[2] Their second child, Eulogio Magsaysay, has also served as a member of the House of Representatives.[6] An affair with actress Lyn Madrigal produced daughters - Genevieve Magsaysay and Genelyn Magsaysay, who was the mother of actor Ramgen Revilla.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ Original term until December 30, 1977 cut short pursuant to the Declaration of Martial Law on September 23, 1972.
- ^ a b c "Senators Profile: Genaro F. Magsaysay". Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Grenades kill 10 at Manila rally". New York Times. 22 August 1971. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ Makabenta, Yen (14 May 2014). "'No talk, no mistake' better than 'destroy and destruct'". Manila Times. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". malacanang.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "PAL ground attendant claims lawmaker berated her". GMA News. 22 December 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "The allowances, inheritance of families like Genelyn's". GMA News. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ Zamora, Fe (5 May 2012). "The incredible burden of being Genelyn Magsaysay". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- 1924 births
- 1978 deaths
- 20th-century Filipino lawyers
- Magsaysay family
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zambales
- Senators of the 4th Congress of the Philippines
- Senators of the 5th Congress of the Philippines
- Senators of the 6th Congress of the Philippines
- Senators of the 7th Congress of the Philippines
- Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians
- Nacionalista Party politicians
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni
- Burials at the Manila North Cemetery