What tragic event ended Magsaysay's presidency?
Earthquake
Aircraft disaster
Boating accident
Train derailment
Answer
Aircraft disaster tragically ended Magsaysay's presidency. On March 17, 1957, the plane carrying Magsaysay and several other government officials crashed on Mount Manunggal in Cebu, killing all on board. This event sent shockwaves throughout the Philippines and cut short the promising presidency of Magsaysay, who was widely admired for his reforms and anti-corruption efforts.
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