Luz Magsaysay
Luz Magsaysay | |
|---|---|
Victoria Quirino-Delgado | |
| Succeeded by | Leonila Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luz Rosauro Banzon July 25, 1914 Balanga, Bataan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | August 17, 2004 (aged 90) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Teresita (1934–1979) Milagros (b. 1936) Ramon Jr. (b. 1938) |
Luz Magsaysay (née Luz Rosauro Banzon; June 25, 1914 – August 17, 2004) was the wife of
A native of
As the President's consort, Magsaysay was active in many socio-civic programs especially with the
Magsaysay was widowed at 43 years old when President Magsaysay died in an aeroplane crash in 1957, three years and two months into his rule, making it was one of the shortest presidential terms in Philippine history. She dedicated herself to the preservation of her husband's memory and led a simple life that was true to her husband's legacy.[2]
Death and legacy
She died on August 17, 2004, aged 90. In commemoration of her memory, a Barangay in Cebu City, near the Former Airport in Lahug (near the Present Waterfront Hotel and Casino), was named as Barangay Luz in the late 1960s and Barangay Luz Banzon in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental.
References
- ^ "Luz Banzon Magsaysay: Well-loved First Lady". Philstar.com.
- ^ Flor, Lina (1957). Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay: Constant Light and The Private Life of the Former First Lady.