Diosdado Macapagal (Macapagal Diosdado)

(1910-1997)
Born September 28, 1910 in Luban (province of Pampanga, o.Luson). He worked as a lawyer. In 1941 served as legal adviser to the presidential administration. During the Second World War he taught at the University. From 1946 to 1949 he worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in 1949-1957 was a member of the lower house of parliament. November 12, 1957, was elected vice-president of the republic from the Liberal party, won by 116 thousand. more votes than the president of the National Party (electorate vote separately for the two candidates for top positions in the country). As a result, Macapagal, who became leader of the opposition Liberal Party, had four years to work with the presidential administration. Abandoned place in the Cabinet and the entire term of his vice-presidency are purely ceremonial functions under President Garcia.
In November 1961 Macapagal was elected president of the Philippines, having achieved superiority in the 600 th. votes over Garcia. In 1965, ceded to the candidate of the National Party F. Marcos. In 1979 organized the National Union of Liberation, the opposition to the regime of Marcos.

Macapagal died in Makati April 21, 1997.