Diosdado Macapagal was the first president of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965.
Agrarian reform is a political movement in which the government redistributes land from large landowners to small farmers. This can be done through land redistribution, or simply by offering incentives for farmers to increase production. Agrarian reform is considered one of the most important parts of socialist policy, and has been implemented in various countries around the world. While some consider Nelson Mandela as the father of South Africa’s agrarian reform, others argue that this title should go to Diosdado Macapagal, who was the first president of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965.
What is agrarian reform?
Agrarian reform is a political movement in which governments redistribute land from large landowners to small farmers. This can be done through land redistribution, or simply by offering incentives for farmers to increase production. Agrarian reform is considered one of the most important parts of socialist policy, and has been implemented in various countries around the world.
Who was Diosdado Macapagal?
“I have come into this world with nothing; I shall leave with nothing.”
Diosdado Pangan Macapagal was born on September 28th, 1910. He was born into a poor family and had little formal education as he left school at age 14. He became involved in politics at an early age and joined a local chapter of an anti-imperialist organization called Liga Obrera Democrata (the Democratic Workers League). After becoming active in his local community during his teenage years, he became interested in joining politics full-time after he left school.
He later moved to Manila where he worked as a clerk for an insurance company while continuing his involvement with LOD until 1937 when it merged with another group called Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (Communist Party of The Philippines). He worked for a number of labor unions before being arrested by Japanese forces during World War II.
After being released from prison following Japan’s surrender at war’s end, Diosdado joined a group called Partido Magdiwang (Magdiwang Party) which advocated for independence from American rule.
In 1946 he married Corazon Aquino who would later become known as “Cory” after she became President herself following her husband’s assassination.
In 1949 Diosdado served as secretary general for Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (Democratic Party) before being elected governor of Nueva Ecija province.
In 1957 he ran against incumbent President Carlos Garcia but lost due to widespread fraud that included voter intimidation and ballot stuffing.
Four years later however he ran again and won due to increased support among peasants who were dissatisfied with their living conditions under Garcia’s administration.
He served two terms as president between 1961 and 1965 before being succeeded by Ferdinand Marcos who would later declare martial law during
