Carlos P. Garcia

Carlos P. Garcia AKA Carlos Polestico Garcia
Born: 4-Nov-1896
Birthplace: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
Died: 14-Jun-1971
Location of death: Quezon City, Philippines
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic
Occupation: Head of State
Nationality: Philippines
Executive summary: 8th President of the Philippines
Father: Policronio Garcia (mayor)
Mother: Ambrosia Polistico
High School: Cebu Provincial High School
University: Silliman University, Dumaguete City (briefly)
Law School: Philippine Law School (1923)
Teacher: Bohol Provincial High School

President of the Philippines (23-Mar-1957 to 30-Dec-1961)
Philippine Minister Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1953-57)

Garcia was instrumental in pressing the Philippine case in United States for war damage claims arising from the Pacific War. A former school teacher and wartime guerrilla leader, he serve as governor of the province in Bohol, as well as Senator, before being elected Vice President in 1953. He was concurrently appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Garcia succeeded Magsaysay as President after the latter's death, and was elected as President in his own right later that same year. Known for his austerity program, he popularized economic nationalism through the "Filipino First Policy." President Garcia is also remembered for being a poet and keen chess player.