Vicente Magsaysay
Vicente Magsaysay (January 20, 1940 – April 13, 2020) was a Filipino politician who was the chairman of the board of the Philippine Postal Savings Bank since January 22, 2009 until his death. He was governor of the province of Zambales from 1968 to 1986 and then again from 1998 to 2007. Magsaysay was the longest serving governor in the history of Zambales, serving for a total of 27 years.
Vicente Magsaysay | |
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| 6th Governor of Zambales | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Saturnino Bactad |
| Succeeded by | Amor Deloso |
| In office June 12, 1978 – April 13, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Jacobo F. Battad |
| Succeeded by | Amor Deloso |
| In office January 1, 1968 – April 1, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Barretto |
| Succeeded by | Jacobo F. Battad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1940 Castillejos, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | April 13, 2020 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Liberal Party of the Philippines (2015–2020) |
| Spouse(s) | Rosellyn Enciso-Magsaysay (deceased) |
Political career
Magsaysay was a veteran politician who came from the same political family as former President Ramon Magsaysay. He first served as the governor of Zambales in 1968–1986, beginning before and lasting throughout the Marcos dictatorship. He lost the post after the People Power Revolution of 1986 that overthrew Ferdinand Marcos.
After losing the vice-presidential race under KBL of former first lady Imelda Marcos in 1992, he won re-election in the 1998 elections as governor of Zambales. He was re-elected in 2001 and 2004. He was the chairman of the board of the Philippine Postal Bank since January 22, 2009.
To the surprise of everyone, he accepted the nomination of Lakas CMD to run in the May 14, 2007 midterm elections under the Team Unity umbrella. His name wasn't mentioned in any previous surveys before being selected on February 10, 2007.
He built the Jesus F. Magsaysay High School or Castillejos National High School in Castillejos, Zambales.
Personal life
GoVic or VicMag, as he was called, was married to Rosellyn Enciso (October 30, 1944 — August 9, 2014). His daughter Angel Magsaysay - Cheng was elected Vice Governor of Zambales 2016. His second daughter Mary Rose Magsaysay was appointed Undersecretary of Energy 2009-2010 and is currently a trustee of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Former Zambales first district Rep. Milagros "Mitos" Magsaysay is married to his eldest son Jesus "JV" Vicente. Other known relatives include Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr., party-list Rep. Eulogio Magsaysay, and TV personality JB Magsaysay.
He died on 13 April 2020.[1]
External links
- Gawa, hindi ngawa ("Deeds, not sulking") - official/personal blog of Vic Magsaysay
- Vic Magsaysay Friendster site
- Vicente Magsaysay's Profile