Diosdado Macapagal

President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965

Diosdado Pangan Macapagal (September 28, 1910April 21, 1997) was the 9th President of the Philippines, serving from 1961 to 1965, and the 6th Vice President of the Philippines, serving from 1957 to 1961.

Philippines Diosdado Macapagal

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  • I have sat at the sumptuous tables of power, but I have not run away with the silverware.

Quotes about Macapagal

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  • As you prepare to relinquish the duties and responsibilities of your high office, I send you my warm good wishes. I know that you must take great satisfaction in having served your country with such distinction in its highest office. The friendship of our two nations has grown even closer under your leadership. Mrs. Johnson and I recall with great pleasure the State Visit which you and Mrs. Macapagal made to our country and send you now our sincere affirmation of friendship and good will.
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