First inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia

The Inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia as the eighth President of the Philippines occurred on March 18, 1957 under extraordinary circumstances. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first term (which lasted nine months and thirteen days) of Carlos P. Garcia as President, following the 1957 Cebu Douglas C-47 crash causing death of President Ramon Magsaysay.

First 1957 Presidential Inauguration of Carlos P. Garcia

Vice President Carlos P. García was inaugurated as the 8th President of the Philippines upon Magsaysay's death on March 18, 1957. at the Council of State Room, Executive Building, Malacañan Palace. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Ricardo Paras on March 18, 1957.
Date	March 18, 1957 (1957-03-18)
Location	Malacañan Palace Manila
Participants	President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia Assuming officeChief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Ricardo Paras Administering oath