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Jun Magsaysay: a simple, hardworking Filipino

The Philippine Star

March 12, 2013 | 1:40pm

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Former Senator Ramon "Jun" Magsaysay, Jr. wants another shot in Senate as among Liberal Party's candidates.

"For me, it's exciting to start something from scratch and then make it successful," says Magsaysay, a self-confessed "simple, hardworking Filipino," outlines his achievements as a businessman and a lawmaker.

In this exclusive interview with Philstar.com, Magsaysay reveals the issues closest to his heart and how they will be his focus once granted another term in Congress.

View Jun Magsaysay's profile on Philstar's Election special Â»

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