First inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia
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 Vice President Carlos P. García was inaugurated as the 8th president of the Philippines upon Magsaysay's death on March 18, 1957 at the Council of State Room, Executive Building, Malacañan Palace. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Ricardo Paras on March 18, 1957. | |
| Date | March 18, 1957 |
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| Location | Malacañan Palace Manila |
| Participants | President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia Ricardo Paras |
The inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia as the eighth President of the Philippines occurred on March 18, 1957, under extraordinary circumstances. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first term (which lasted nine months and thirteen days) of Carlos P. Garcia as President, following the 1957 Cebu Douglas C-47 crash causing the death of President Ramon Magsaysay.
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