Hukbalahap [SEP] country of origin
Magsaysay.
A monument dedicated to the Huks in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija has been announced to honor their actions in World War II.
Name.
As originally constituted in 1942, the Hukbalahap was to be part of a broad united front resistance to the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. This original intent is reflected in its name: ""Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon"", which means "People's Army Against the Japanese."
By 1950, the Communist Party of the Philippines (PKP)
agency. For this, the "Philippine Free Press" dubbed as the "Man of the Year" in 1955.
He also played a key role in the negotiations and surrender of Luis Taruc, the leader of the communist group Hukbalahap.
1957 presidential campaign.
When Magsaysay died due to a plane crash in 1957, Vice President Carlos P. Garcia soon assumed office as President. With the presidential election scheduled to be held in the same year, Magsaysay's death also triggered a chaotic political situation in the country