Luz Magsaysay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Luz Magsaysay

First Lady of the Philippines

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1915

Place of Birth: Balanga, Luzon, Philippines

Date of Death: 17-Aug-2004

Profession: First Lady

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Luz Rosauro Banzon Magsaysay (June 25, 1914 – August 17, 2004) was the wife of Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and the seventh First Lady of the Philippines. A native of Balanga, Bataan, Magsaysay was devoted to her family, relatives and friends.
She and Ramon had three children: Teresita Magsaysay (1934–1979), Milagros "Mila" Banzon Magsaysay (b.
1936) and Ramon "Jun" B.
Magsaysay, Jr.
(b.
1938). As the President's consort, Magsaysay was active in many socio-civic programs especially with the Philippine National Red Cross, of which she was honorary Chairwoman for several years.
She is remembered as one of the most admired First Ladies and distinguished herself for her warmth and simplicity. 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.
Magsaysay herself died on August 17, 2004.
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.