Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
NOVEMBER 4, 1896
Carlos Polistico Garcia (November 4, 1896 – June 14, 1971), the 8th President of the Philippines and the 4th President of the 3rd Republic, was born in Talibon, Bohol.
He was a lawyer, teacher, guerrilla leader, 3rd district representative of Bohol, governor, senator, and vice president to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay.
Garcia assumed the presidency after Magsaysay’s sudden death on March 17, 1957 and was known for his Filipino First Policy, which favored Philippine business first over foreigners.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: malacanang.gov.ph
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