First inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia
The inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia as the eighth president of the Philippines took place at 5:56 PM (PHT) on Sunday, March 18, 1957 at the Council of State Room of Malacañang Palace in Manila, following the death of President Ramon Magsaysay in a plane crash a day earlier. The third non-scheduled extraordinary inauguration marked the commencement of the first term (which lasted 9 months and 13 days) of Garcia as President. Chief Justice Ricardo Paras of the Supreme Court administered the oath of office. Garcia flew earlier that day to Manila from Australia, where he was leading the Philippine delegation to the SEATO conference then being held in Canberra when he learned of Magsaysay's tragic death.
Carlos P. García (right) was sworn in as the 8th president of the Philippines | |
| Date | March 18, 1957 |
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| Location | Malacañang Palace Manila |
| Participants | President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia Assuming office Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines,Ricardo Paras Administering oath |
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