Genaro Magsaysay Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Genaro Magsaysay
Office:Senator of the Philippines
Termstart:December 30, 1959
Termend:September 23, 1972[1]
Office2:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' at-large district
Termstart2:December 30, 1957
Termend2:December 30, 1959
Predecessor2:Enrique Corpus
Successor2:Virgilio L. Afable
Birth Name:Genaro del Fierro Magsaysay
Birth Date:19 September 1924
Birth Place:Castillejos, Zambales, Philippine Islands
Death Place:Manila, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Liberal (from 1969)
Otherparty:Nacionalista (until 1969)
Profession:lawyer
Alma Mater:Ateneo de Manila University (LL.B)

Genaro del Fierro Magsaysay (19 September 1924 – 25 December 1978) was a Filipino politician and lawyer.

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Original term until December 30, 1977 cut short pursuant to the Declaration of Martial Law on September 23, 1972.
  2. News: Senators Profile: Genaro F. Magsaysay. 1 October 2017. Senate of the Philippines.
  3. News: Grenades kill 10 at Manila rally. 1 October 2017. New York Times. 22 August 1971.
  4. News: Makabenta. Yen. 'No talk, no mistake' better than 'destroy and destruct'. 1 October 2017. Manila Times. 14 May 2014.
  5. News: Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour. 1 October 2017. malacanang.gov.ph. 28 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150928073955/http://malacanang.gov.ph/undas-2012-a-cemeteries-tour/. dead.
  6. News: PAL ground attendant claims lawmaker berated her. 1 October 2017. GMA News. 22 December 2010.
  7. News: The allowances, inheritance of families like Genelyn's. 1 October 2017. GMA News. 12 November 2011.
  8. News: Zamora. Fe. The incredible burden of being Genelyn Magsaysay. 1 October 2017. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 5 May 2012.