Inauguration of Diosdado Macapagal
The inauguration of Diosdado Macapagal as the ninth president of the Philippines took place on December 30, 1961 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. The inauguration marked the beginning of the only four-year term of Diosdado Macapagal as President and of Emmanuel Pelaez as Vice President.[1] The chief justice of the Supreme Court administered the oath of office.
 Chief Justice César Bengzon (left) swearing in Diosdado Macapagal (2nd from right) as the president of the Philippines. | |
| Date | December 30, 1961 |
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| Location | Quirino Grandstand Manila |
| Participants | President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal Assuming office Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines,César Bengzon Administering oath Vice President of the PhilippinesEmmanuel Pelaez Assuming office Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, César BengzonAdministering oath |
References
- Inaugural Speech of His Excellency Diosdado Macapagal (Speech). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. December 30, 1961. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
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