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1961 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1961. ... Bonifacio Day was added through Philippine Legislature Act No. 2946.
The 1961 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections were held on November 14, 1961. [1] Incumbent president Carlos P. Garcia lost his opportunity for a second full term as president of the Philippines to Vice President Diosdado Macapagal. [2] His running mate, Senator Gil J. Puyat, lost to Senator Emmanuel Pelaez. Six candidates ...
Presidential, legislative and local elections were held on November 14, 1961 in the Philippines. Incumbent President Carlos P. Garcia lost his opportunity for a second full term as President of the Philippines to Vice President President Diosdado Macapagal. His running mate, Senator Gil J. Puyat lost to Senator Emmanuel Pelaez.
1961 in the Philippines (5 C, 2 P) 1962 in the Philippines (5 C, 2 P) ... Pages in category "1960s in the Philippines" The following 5 pages are in this category, out ...
The declaration was not recognised by the United States which, after defeating the Spanish in the Battle of Manila Bay in May that year, acquired the Philippine Islands via the Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish–American War. From 1946 to 1961, the Philippines observed Independence Day on July 4.
Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. GCrM, KGCR (Tagalog: [djosˈdado makapaˈɡal]; [1] September 28, 1910 – April 21, 1997) was a Filipino lawyer, poet and politician who served as the ninth President of the Philippines, serving from 1961 to 1965, and the sixth Vice President, serving from 1957 to 1961.
The following is the official canvassing of votes by the Congress of the Philippines for the 1961 Philippine presidential election. The canvassing started on December 12, 1961, and ended on December 13, 1961. [1]
A senatorial election was held on November 14, 1961 in the Philippines.The two candidates of the Progressive Party, guest candidates of the Liberal Party, topped the election, while the Liberals themselves won four seats cutting the Nacionalista Party's majority to 13 seats in the 24-seat Philippine Senate.