1961 in the Philippines
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1961 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1961.
Incumbents
- President: Carlos P. Garcia (Nacionalista Party) (until December 30), Diosdado Macapagal (Liberal) (starting December 30)
- Vice President: Diosdado Macapagal (Liberal) (until December 30), Emmanuel Pelaez (Liberal) (starting December 30)
- Chief Justice: Ricardo Paras (until February 17), César Bengzon (starting April 28)
- Congress: 4th (until December 13)
Events
January
- January 18 - Zapote street Massacre occurred, result of the deaths of Lydia Cabading-Quitangon and Leonardo Quitangon.
October
- October 29 - DZBB-TV Channel 7 of Republic Broadcasting System (now GMA Network), the Philippines' third TV station, is launched.
December
- December 7 - Diosdado Macapagal elected President of the Republic of the Philippines.
- December 30 - Macapagal takes his oath of office.
- December 31 - Inauguration of the new City of Lapulapu, created by Republic Act No. 3134 on June 17, 1961.
Births
- January 27 - Willie Revillame, Filipino TV host/comedian
- March 31 - Jesus Crispin Remulla, Filipino politician
- April 19 - Albert Martinez, Filipino Actor, Director
- May 30 - Ricky Davao, Filipino actor and director
- June 19 - Joel Torre, Filipino actor
- September 23 - Joey Loyzaga, Basketball player.
- October 5 - Rommel Amatong, Filipino politician
- December 13 - Amy Austria, Filipino actress
- December 22 - Lan Medina, Filipino comic book artist
Death
- October 19 – Sergio Osmeña, Philippine president (born 1878)
References
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