Title : Carlos Polestico Garcia

History: Carlos Polestico Garcia (November 4, 1896- June 14,1971). He was elected for three terms (1925-1931) as
representative of the third district of Bohol. He served for three terms (1933-1941) as governor of bohol province.
For 5 years (1957-1961) Garcia served for the Eighth president of the Philippines. He also served for 13 years
(1941-1954) in the senate of the Philippines.

Biography

Born : November 4, 1896

Talibon, Bohol Philippines

Died : June 14, 1971

Quezon City , Philippines

Resting Place : Heroes Cemetey, Taguig

Nationality : Filipino

Political party : Nationalista Party

Parents : Policronio Garcia and Amboria Polestico

Alma Mater : Siliman University , Philippine Law School , National University (Philippines)

Profession : Teacher,Lawyer,Politician,Poet,Orator

Contribution to the Country

-Garcia main achievement before he became president involved his activities as foreign policy expert for the
government. As secretary of foreign affairs, he opened formal reparation negotiations in an effort to end the nine-
year technical state of war between japan and the Philippines, leading to agreement in April 1954. During the
Geneva conference on Korean unification and other Asian problems, Garcia as chairman of the Philippine
delegation attacked communist promises in Asia and defended the U.S. policy in the Far East. In a Speech on May 7
1954, the day of the fall Dien Bien Phu , Garcia repeated the Philippine stand for nationalism and opposition of
communism.

President Garcia’s Administration was anchored on three basic policies. These were Austerity , Filipino first policy
and cultural revival.

-Military bases agreement

Garcia’s administration Primary problems.

-Current economic situation during that time.

-corruption was also prevalent in the country since he had just inherited the Magsaysay administration.

-several cases of corruption were found within the government offices during administration.

Garcia’s Administration Issues and controversies

- Garcia was criticized by foreign countries, especially the united states for his anti-foreign policies. There was also
corruption within the bureau of internal revenue in which he had the implement the austerity program.

End of the Administration

-On 1961 election, he was defeated by Diosdado macapagal as president.

-he preferred to lived simple in tagibilaran bohol.

-1971, as president of constitutional convention.

-After few days, heart attack, death.