MY GUY sa Malakanyang: Ang mga Internalat Eksternal na Problema at Hamong Tinugunanat Kinaharap ng Administrasyon ni PangulongRamon Magsaysay

Abstract

One of the most celebrated personalities in the political arena, both domestically and internationally, is the 7th President of the Philippines Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr., Most known as “My Guy.” He gained mass support and almost a cult-of-personality status thanks to his unique campaign jingle, “Mambo Magsaysay,” composed by Sen. Raul Manglapus in 1953. Despite holding the highest position in government, he is remembered as a president who look for and cared for the Common tao (common people) due to his down-to-earth personification. Tracing roots into his humble begginings being raised in simple way of life in the town of Iba in Zambales. Starting as a working student, he worked hard in order to support not only himself but also his family and obtain a proper education and work on for his future. During the grim days of the Second world war, He fulfilled his duty and served as a soldier in the 31st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. He was unfortunately captured and become a prisoner of war (POW) but managed to escape from his Japanese captors. Later, he led guerrilla movement involving up to 10,000 Filipino guerrillas, He distinguish himself for leading successful raids and launching series of attacks against the Japanese land and naval forces along the Zambales coast in 1944. Under the advice of his fellow guerilla compatriots he ran for a congressional seat under the Liberal Party in 1948 elections in Zambales and emerged victorious. Magsaysay entered the political arena during a time when it was widely perceived as incompetent, mundane and plagued by rampant corruption. As a new rising political figure known for his competence and charisma, he left a significant mark that shall be remembered by generations to come. Magsaysay also took part on several diplomatic missions representing the Philippines in the United States of America most specifically for the reasons of raising the concerns of the Filipino world war II veterans. His focal role played as the Secretary of the Department of National Defense in 1954 involved dealing with the Hukbalahap insurgents who were causing armed intrussion, banditry, violence and organized criminal acts in the far-flung areas across the nation, as well as addressing lawlessness within the country.Due to almost lack of regulation in loose firearms and armanents being held by former guerilla organizations turned criminal organizations. This article will be focused on the internal and external challenges faced by the Magsaysay administration and how his governmental measures and responses on the said issues. The article will also explore the outcomes and enduring consequences of his administration policies in the Philippines.