Carlos P. Garcia

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4th Vice President of the Philippines 3rd Vice President of the 3rd Republic</br>
Carlos P. Garcia
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8th President of the Philippines 4th President of the 3rd Republic
In office March 23, 1957 (elected December 30, 1957) – December 30, 1961
Vice President(s)	Diosdado Macapagal
Preceded by	Ramon Magsaysay
Succeeded by	Diosdado Macapagal
In office December 30, 1953 – March 18, 1957
President	Ramon Magsaysay
Preceded by	Fernando Lopez
Succeeded by	None<ref>Congress did not appoint a Vice President after Garcia assumed the Presidency from Magsaysay, as required by the 1935 Constitution</ref>

Born	November 4, 1896 Talibon, Bohol
Died	June 14, 1971 Bohol, Philippines
Political party	Nacionalista Party
Spouse	Leonila Dimataga
Religion	Roman Catholic
Signature	Image:Garcia Sig.png

Carlos Polistico Garcia (November 4, 1896 – June 14, 1971) was the 8th president of the Philippines (1957-1961). His administration was known for its "Filipino First" policy, which put the interests of the Filipino people above those of foreigners and of the ruling party.

1 Early life and career
2 Presidency
3 Post-presidency
4 Notes
5 External links
6 References

[edit] Early life and career

Garcia was born in Talibon, Bohol to Policronio Garcia and Ambrosia Polistico (who were both natives of Bangued, Abra). He grew up with politics, with his father serving as a municipal mayor for four terms.

Garcia acquired his primary education in his native Talibon, then took his secondary education in Cebu Provincial High School. He briefly took law courses at Silliman University in Dumaguete City. He then studied in Philippine Law School and earned his degree in 1923. He was among the top ten in the bar examination.

Rather than practice law right away, he worked as a teacher for two years at Bohol Provincial High School. He became famous for his poetry in Bohol, where he earned the nickname "Prince of Visayan Poets" and the "Bard from Bohol".

He started his political career in 1925, scoring an impressive victory running for congressman representing the third district of Bohol. He was elected for another term, but served only until 1931 when he successfully ran for governor of Bohol. He served as provincial governor for two terms. He became a member of the congress in 1946, and was elected three times to the senate for three consecutive terms from 1941 to 1953.

Garcia was the running mate of Ramon Magsaysay in the presidential election of 1953. He was appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs by President Ramon Magsaysay, for four years concurrently serving as vice-president.

[edit] Presidency

Official Malacañang portrait of President Garcia

He assumed the presidency after Ramón Magsaysay died in a plane crash on March 17,1957.

During his administration, he acted on the Bohlen-Serrano Agreement which shortened the lease of the US Bases from 99 years to 25 years and made it renewable after every five years. He also exercised the Filipino First Policy, for which he was known. This policy heavily favored Filipino businessmen over foreign investors. He was also responsible for changes in retail trade which greatly affected the Chinese businessmen in the country.

At the end of his term, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Diosdado Macapagal in November 1961.

[edit] Post-presidency

After his failed re-election bid, Garcia then retired to private life, living as a private citizen in Bohol.

On June 1, 1971, Garcia was elected delegate of the 1971 Constitutional Convention and chosen as its president. However, he died of a heart attack on June 14, 1971 at the age of seventy-four.

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

[edit] References

Zaide, Gregorio F. (1984). Philippine History and Government. National Bookstore Printing Press.
Batan-ong Pilipino (Filipino) Poem by Carlos P. Garcia

Preceded by: '	Representative, 3rd Congressional District of Bohol 1925–1931	Succeeded by: '
Preceded by: ?	Governor of Bohol Province 1933–1941	Succeeded by: ?
Preceded by: restored	Senator 1941–1953	Succeeded by: '
Preceded by: restored	Minority Leader of the Philippine Senate 1946–1953	Succeeded by: Ambrosio Padilla
Preceded by: Fernando Lopez	Vice President of the Philippines 1953–1957	Succeeded by: Diosdado Macapagal
Preceded by: Joaquin Elizalde	Secretary of Foreign Affairs 1954–1957	Succeeded by: Raul Manglapus
Preceded by: Ramon Magsaysay	President of the Philippines 1957–1961	Succeeded by: Diosdado Macapagal
Preceded by: '	Delegate to the 1971-73 Constitutional Convention 1971	Succeeded by: '
Preceded by: none	President of the 1971-73 Constitutional Convention 1971	Succeeded by: Diosdado Macapagal

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