Public Profiles
Carlos P. Garcia
Former Philippine President
Updated
Profile Details
- Role
- Former Philippine President
- Location
- Philippines
- Current Focus
- Historical legacy: the Filipino First policy and public administration
- Website / Source
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_P._Garcia
Profile Summary
Carlos P. Garcia (1896–1971) served as the Philippines’ eighth president from 1957 to 1961. His administration is associated with the Filipino First policy.
Source: Wikipedia contributors, Carlos P. Garcia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_P._Garcia. Summarized and adapted; CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ . Reviewed 14 October 2026.
Professional Strengths
- Public administration
- legislation
Projects & Milestones
President of the Philippines, 1957–1961; Filipino First policy.