Ramon Magsaysay was a Filipino president from 1953 to 1957. Some of his key achievements included making the Philippines Asia's second cleanest and well-governed country, establishing agencies to address poverty like the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration, and initiating programs to develop the agrarian sector like the Liberty Wells Association. He is often referred to as leading the Philippines' Golden Years.

1. Ramon Magsaysay
Born: 31 August 1907, Iba, Zambales
Died: 17 March 1957, Balamban
Married: Luz Magsaysay (née Banzon) on June 16, 1933
Full name: Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay
Children: Sita" Banzon-Magsaysay (1934–1979), Milagros "Mila" Banzon-Magsaysay (b.
1936) and Ramon "Jun" Banzon-Magsaysay, Jr. (b. 1938).
Cause of death: Plane crash
Presidential term: 30 December 1953 – 17 March 1957
Buried: Manila North Cemetery, Manila
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. During Magsaysay’s administration, Philippines became Asia’s second cleanest and
well-governed country. His tenure is often referred to as the Philippines' Golden Years.
2. Magsaysay’s Presidential Complaints and Action Committee heard nearly 60,000
complaints in a year, and settled more than 30,000 through direct action and a little
more than 25,000 through government agencies.
3. Magsaysay established the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration
(NARRA) which granted about sixty-five thousand acres to three thousand poor families
for settlement purposes.
4.Magsaysay initiated the formation of Liberty Wells Association that managed to raise a
considerable sum for the construction of artesian wells for the development of agrarian
sector.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramon_Magsaysay

2. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/ramon-magsaysay-7163.php
Mahatma Gandhi
Born: 2 October 1869, Porbandar, India
Assassinated: 30 January 1948, New Delhi, India
Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi (m. 1883–1944)
Siblings: Laxmidas Karamchand Gandhi, Karsandas Gandhi, Pankunvarben Gandhi,
Raliatbehn Gandhi, Muliben Gandhi
Parents: Karamchand Gandhi, Putlibai Gandhi
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. Gandhi went on a 21 day fast to protest against the war between the Muslims
and the Hindus and also to protest against Great Britain no allowing India to be
free.
2. The greatest accomplishment of Gandhi was his life-long fight for the
independence of India. His dream for his country's independence finally became
reality on August 15, 1947.
3. Mahatma Gandhi won his first battle of civil disobedience in India at Champaran
Gandhi arrived in Champaran in April 1917. Adopting strategy of non-violent civil
disobedience, Gandhi led organized protests and strikes against the landlords.
References:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:rT7ScYSvFLMJ:castle.eiu.edu/wow/gndihero.htm
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https://learnodo-newtonic.com/gandhi-achievements

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi
Sun yat-Sen
Also Listed in: Political Leaders
Famous as: Chinese Revolutionary and 'Father of Modern china'
Nationality: Chinese Famous Chinese Men
Political Ideology: Kuomintang
Birth Date: 12th November, 1866
Died at Age: 58
Sun Sign: Scorpio Scorpio Men
Born in: Zhongshan
Father: Sun Dacheng
Mother: Madam Yang
Siblings: Sun Mei, Jinxing, Deyou, Miaoxi, Qiuqi
Spouses/Partners: Lu Muzhen, Soong Ching-ling
Children: Sun Ke
Religion: Christian
Died On: March 12th, 1925
Place of Death: Beijing
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. He discovered that Hong Kong Medical College had a wider
medical programmed, and during his stay in Hong Kong he
also received the enthusiastic support of Chen Shao-Bo, Yu
Shao-chi and Yang Ho-Lin, and another man at Shanghai,
Lu Ho-Tung.
2. In the 1800s, many people were unhappy with the
rule of dynasties. They wanted a new form of
government. In 1911, Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the
Nationalist Party took power from the Qing
dynasty and formed the Chinese Republic. For a
time, the Nationalist Party shared power with the
Communist Party.
3. Sun did not become a doctor. Instead, by the time of his graduation, he had become
convinced that the Manchu dynasty was corrupt and that while it existed, China would
remain backward. He becamea professional revolutionary. He toured Europe and America
raising funds for the “Save China League”. Despite the danger, he also ventured back to
China in an effort to start a revolution against the Manchu’s.
References:

4. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/sun-yat-sen-71.php
http://library.uoregon.edu/ec/e-asia/read/sunny2.pdf
https://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/nyc/books/bkc/ilessons/pdf/032_3_200583_U3L3.pdf
Mongkut Rama iv
Phrachomklao
Rama IV
BORN: October 18, 1804
Bangkok, Thailand
DIED: October 15, 1868 (aged 63)
Bangkok, Thailand
TITLE / OFFICE
King, Thailand (1851-1868)
HOUSE / DYNASTY
Chakkri dynasty
FAMILY: Father Rama II
Son Damrong Rajanubhab
Son Chulalongkorn
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. His awareness of the threat from the British and French imperial powers, led him
to institute many innovative activities. He ordered the nobility to wear shirts while
attending his court; this was to show that Siam was no longer barbaric from the
Western point of view.
2. Mongkut developed a lively home for intellectual discourse in the 1830s and
1840s, when he gained adherents to his new teachings and invited American and
French missionaries to teach Western languages, arts, and sciences.
3. He retained foreigners as advisors for the first time and was a self-taught
astronomer who accurately predicted a full solar eclipse, and was honored as the
“Father of Thai Science” in later days
References: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mongkut
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongkut

5. http://www.encyclopedia.com/people/history/southeast-asia-history-
biographies/mongkut
http://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Thailand/sub5_8a/entry-
3187.html
Ferdinand Marcos
BORN: September 11, 1917
Sarrat, Philippines
DIED: September 28, 1989 (aged 72)
Honolulu, Hawaii
TITLE / OFFICE: President, Philippines (1965-1986)
POLITICAL AFFILIATION
Nationalist Party: Liberal Party
FAMILY: Spouse Imelda Marcos
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. His achievements as a president can fill a book, and so can his crimes.
During his third SONA in 1968, Marcos claimed that the country became self-
sufficient in rice and corn, therefore solving the chronic food shortage.
2. His first term of office was marked by a 'technocratic' (designating technological
experts to make decisions) style of governing that concentrated on building
roads, schools, hospitals, and other neglected areas of the infrastructure.
3. The Philippine Heart Center (PHC) was built on February 14, 1975. This hospital
and research center has modern facilities for heart related diseases in the country.

6. References: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ferdinand-E-Marcos
http://www.filipiknow.net/facts-about-ferdinand-marcos/
http://85496952.weebly.com/ferdinands-marcos-achievements.html
Apolinario Mabini
Born: 23 July 1864, Tanauan, Batangas
Died: 13 May 1903, Manila
Nickname: poly
Full name: Apolinario Mabini y Maranan
Siblings: Prudencio Mabini, Alejandro Mabini
Parents: Dionisia Maranan, Inocencio Mabini
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. The Apolinario Mabini Awards was launched by the Philippine Foundation for the
Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. (PFRD) in 1974 on the occasion of its Silver
Anniversary. Since then, it has been a major annual program of the PFRD. To
recognize individuals, groups and agencies that have made outstanding
contributions to persons with disabilities.
2. Mabini Presidential Award
For the person who has made exceptional contributions to the rehabilitation of
persons with disabilities in the last two years.
3. Website Accessibility Award
This award is given to public and private organizations that have complied
with the guidelines set under the attached “Joint NCC-NCDA Circular No.1 on Web
accessibility” issued in 2010.

7. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apolinario_Mabini
http://pfrd.org.ph/amabini.html
Tokugawa Leyasu
Born: 31 January 1543, Okazaki Castle, Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Died: 1 June 1616, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Buried: Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Children: Tokugawa Hidetaka, Matsudaira Nobuyasu.
Spouse: Asahi no kata (m. 1586–1590), Lady Tsukiyama (m. 1557–1579)
Achievements in Politics and Governance
1. Tokugawa was one of the most powerful daimyo in all of Japan. The most
powerful was Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a general who became the first to unite all
of Japan under his rule. Tokugawa was a close ally of Toyotomi due to his
power.
2. The Tokugawa shogunate was very much like any domainal government in
that it was responsible first for the administration of a limited territory, the fief
of the Tokugawa house.
3. Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Achievements by the early 1580’s, Tokugawa Ieyasu had
become a powerful
 Founder of the last shogun ate (military dictatorship of Japan).
 Finished the task of unifying Japan Started by his Chief Rivals Oda
Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
 Improve the Policy of indirect rules through the daimyo system.

8. References:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/shogun-tokugawa-ieyasu-biography-and- accomplishments.html
https://bhetter.wordpress.com/about/
https://prezi.com/v-mt6mga9get/tokugawa-ieyasu/

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