POST-PRESIDENCY AND DEATH
Following his failed bid for re-election, Quirino retired from politics to private life in 1953. He offered his dedication to serve the Filipino people, he became the Father of Foreign Service.
He died of a heart attack during the leap year day on February 29, 1956. He was buried at Manila South Cemetery in Makati.
He died of a heart attack during the leap year day on February 29, 1956. He was buried at Manila South Cemetery in Makati.