1953 Magsaysay-Garcia Inauguration

In the Presidential elections held  November 10, 1953, Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay defeated incumbent President Elpidio Quirino. Magsaysay's running mate Carlos Garcia was elected vice-president. Inauguration ceremonies were held on December 30, 1953.

In addition to a slogan cancellation to mark the event, the 2c Rizal postcard of 1952 was overprinted with the text :  

MAGSAYSAY-GARCIA INAUGURATION DEC. 30, 1953

Slogan Cancellation

The slogan cancellation was only used on December 30, 1953.

 

Postcard

First Day of Issue Cachet