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1954 in the Philippines

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1954 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 1954.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Ramon Magsaysay (Nacionalista Party)
  • Vice President: Carlos P. Garcia (Nacionalista Party)
  • Chief Justice: Ricardo Paras
  • Congress: 3rd (starting January 25)

    • Events

  • May 8 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is formed in Manila, Philippines.
  • July 21 – The Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty is signed in Manila, creating the South East Asian Treaty Organization (SEATO).
  • July 24 - Blesilda Ocampo Placed Top 15 of Miss Universe 1954 at Long Beach,California,USA.She Was the first Filipina Finalist
  • September 2 – A timber train carrying more than 100 passengers derailed and multiple wagons fell off a bridge near Fabrica, Negros Occidental. At least 82 people were killed.
  • December 15 – The Laurel-Langley Agreement is signed.

    • Births

  • January 14 – Ramon S. Ang, Filipino businessman.
  • January 15 – Jose Dalisay, Jr., Filipino writer
  • February 21 – Carl Benito, politician
  • April 26 – Chito S. Roño, Filipino director
  • April 27 – Vic Sotto, Filipino actor, television show host, comedian, and film producer
  • May 4 –
  • Rey Valera, Filipino singer
  • Ryan Cayabyab, Filipino conductor, musician, and composer
  • July 5 – Datu Yusoph Boyog Mama, Filipino Diplomat
  • July 5 – Rolando Uy, Filipino politician
  • July 17 – Elizabeth Oropesa, Filipino actor
  • July 28 – Bernie Fabiosa, Filipino professional basketball player and actor.
  • August 26 – Efren Reyes, OLD, PLH, Filipino professional pool player
  • August 29 – Neptali Gonzales II, Filipino lawmaker.
  • September 8 – Edgar Mortiz, Filipino actor and director
  • September 10 – Victoria Hernandez-Reyes, Filipino politician.
  • September 22 –
  • Rene Villanueva, Filipino author published in the Philippines (d. 2007)
  • Michael Marcos Keon, Filipino politician.
  • September 28 – Tata Esteban, Filipino producer-director. (d. 2003)
  • October 18 – John F. Du, Catholic Archbishop
  • October 28 – Mike Rama, Filipino politician
  • October 31 – Rey Aquino, Filipino politician
  • November 1 – Susan Fuentes, Filipino singer (d. 2013)
  • December 26 – Hajji Alejandro, Filipino singer and actor

    • References

    1954 in the Philippines Wikipedia
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