1965 in the Philippines
1965 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 1965. Incumbents President: Diosdado Macapagal (Liberal) (until December 30) Ferdinand Marcos (Nacionalista Party) (starting December 30) Vice President: Emmanuel Pelaez (Liberal) (until December 30) Fernando Lopez (Nacionalista Party) (starting December 30) Chief Justice: César Bengzon Congress: 5th (until December 17) Events June June 19 – The provinces of Eastern Samar, Northern Samar and Western Samar are created after approval of Republic Act 4221. September September 28 – Taal Volcano erupts killing hundreds. November November 9 – Ferdinand Marcos is elected president during the presidential elections. December December 30 – Ferdinand Marcos takes his oath of office. Holidays As per Act No. 2711 section 29, issued on March 10, 1917, any legal holiday of fixed date falls on Sunday, the next succeeding day shall be observed as legal holiday. Sundays are also considered legal religious holidays. Bonifacio Day was added through Philippine Legislature Act No. 2946. It was signed by then-Governor General Francis Burton Harrison in 1921. On October 28, 1931, the Act No. 3827 was approved declaring the last Sunday of August as National Heroes Day. As per Republic Act No. 3022, April 9th is proclaimed