1962–63 President of the Senate of the Philippines election

23rd leadership election in the Philippine Senate May 2026 May 2026 1962 01 24 – 1963 04 05 Flag of the Senate President of the Philippines.svg 1962–63 President of the Senate of the Philippines election presidential 1960 List of President of the Senate of the Philippines elections#January 1960 1964 List of President of the Senate of the Philippines elections#January 1964 All 24 members of the Senate 13 First ballot Final ballot Senator Ferdinand E. Marcos.jpg 120 120 150 0 0 center Liberal Party (Philippines) Ferdinand Marcos 12 (12 24 2 yes) 13 (13 24 2 yes) Senator Eulogio A. Rodriguez Sr.jpg 120 120 150 0 0 center Eulogio Rodriguez Nacionalista Party Did not contest 11 (11 24 2 yes) Senator Fernando Lopez.jpg 120 120 150 0 0 center Nacionalista Party Fernando Lopez 12 (12 24 2 yes) Did not contest Senate President Eulogio Rodriguez Nacionalista Party Ferdinand Marcos Liberal Party (Philippines) An election for the president of the Senate of the Philippines was held on January 24, 1962, two days after the opening session of the 5th Congress. It was the 23rd election for the Senate presidency in the chamber's history. Senate President pro tempore Fernando Lopez and Senate Minority Leader Ferdinand Marcos were the nominees of the Nacionalista Party and Liberal Party, respectively. Across the first four ballots, the vote was tied at 12–12, resulting in a deadlock that lasted for at least a month. Incumbent Senate President Eulogio Rodriguez served in a holdover capacity from the 4th Congress until he was unseated by Marcos in a deciding ballot on April 5, 1963. This was also the election during which Senator Roseller T. Lim delivered the longest filibuster in Philippine Senate history, lasting a record 18 hours and 30 minutes. Background The vote, originally scheduled for January 22, 1962, during the opening session of the 5th Congress, was postponed until two days later after a motion by Senator Estanislao Fernandez was approved. The postponement was intended to allow both parties to deliberate on their respective nominees and to retain the incumbent officers in a holdover capacity pursuant to the rules of the Senate.1962-01-22 Monday, January 22, 1962 https://www.google.com.ph/books/edition/_/Cvd9rvGkrWcC?hl=en&gbpv=1 Congressional Record Senate of the Philippines I 1 1–26 Electoral system President of the Senate of the Philippines Election Election January–February 1962: First ballots 300 right 250px Senator Fernando Lopez.jpg Senator Ferdinand E. Marcos.jpg Nacionalista Party nominee Fernando Lopez (left) and Liberal Party nominee Ferdinand Marcos (right) On January 24, Senator Arturo Tolentino nominated Fernando Lopez as the Nacionalista Party (NP) candidate for the Senate presidency to succeed Eulogio Rodriguez, which was seconded by Gil Puyat. On the part of the Liberals, Minority Leader Ferdinand Marcos was nominated by Raul Manglapus, with the nomination seconded by Maria Kalaw Katigbak and Camilo Osías. During the roll call for nominal voting, Lopez and Marcos voted for one another as a courtesy traditionally extended during elections for Senate president. All other Liberal senators voted for Marcos, while all other Nacionalistas, together with Lorenzo Tañada, a member of the Nationalist Citizens' Party who caucused with the NP, voted for Lopez.1962-01-24 Wednesday, January 24, 1962 https://www.google.com.ph/books/edition/_/Cvd9rvGkrWcC?hl=en&gbpv=1 Congressional Record Senate of the Philippines I 2 27–45 The result was a 12–12 deadlock, which persisted through the next three ballots held on January 26, January 29, and February 26.1962-01-26 Friday, January 26, 1962 https://www.google.com.ph/books/edition/_/Cvd9rvGkrWcC?hl=en&gbpv=1 Congressional Record Senate of the Philippines I 3 47–581962-01-29 Monday, January 29, 1962 https://www.google.com.ph/books/edition/_/Cvd9rvGkrWcC?hl=en&gbpv=1 Congressional Record Senate of the Philippines I 4 59–801962-02-26 Monday, February 26, 1962 https://www.google.com.ph/books/edition/_/Cvd9rvGkrWcC?hl=en&gbpv=1 Congressional Record Senate of the Philippines I 14 347–405 As stated in Cunanan v. Tan (1962), Eulogio Rodriguez served in a holdover capacity as Senate president while no candidate had obtained the required majority of 13 votes in any of the ballots.G.R. No. L-19721 https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1962/may1962/gr_l-19721_1962.html 2026-06-03 lawphil.net + 1962 election for president of the Senate (first four ballots) Party Nominees 1st ballotJanuary 24 2nd ballotJanuary 26 3rd ballotJanuary 29 4th ballotFebruary 26 Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Nacionalista Fernando Lopez 12 12 24 2 yes 12 12 24 2 yes 12 12 24 2 yes 12 12 24 2 yes Liberal Ferdinand Marcos 12 12 24 2 yes 12 12 24 2 yes 12 12 24 2 yes 12 12 24 2 yes Total votes 24 100.00 24 100.00 24 100.00 24 100.00 + List of senators who participated in the election No. Number Senator Party Ballot vote cast 1st ballotJanuary 24 2nd ballotJanuary 26 3rd ballotJanuary 29 4th ballotFebruary 26 1 Alejandro Almendras Nacionalista Party Lopez 2 Gaudencio Antonino Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 3 Eulogio Balao Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 4 Mariano Jesús Cuenco Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 5 Rogelio dela Rosa Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 6 Estanislao Fernandez Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 7 Maria Kalaw Katigbak Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 8 Oscar Ledesma Nacionalista Party Lopez 9 Roseller T. Lim Nacionalista Party Lopez 10 Fernando Lopez Nacionalista Party Marcoscourtesyvote It is common tradition for senators who are nominees for the Senate presidency to vote for their opponent. 11 Genaro Magsaysay Nacionalista Party Lopez 12 Manuel Manahan Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 13 Raul Manglapus Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 14 Ferdinand Marcos Liberal Party (Philippines) Lopezcourtesyvote 15 Camilo Osías Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 16 Ambrosio Padilla Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 17 Cipriano Primicias Sr. Nacionalista Party Lopez 18 Gil Puyat Nacionalista Party Lopez 19 Soc Rodrigo Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 20 Eulogio Rodriguez Nacionalista Party Lopez 21 Jose Roy Nacionalista Party Lopez 22 Lorenzo Sumulong Nacionalista Party Lopez 23 Lorenzo Tañada Nationalist Citizens' Party Lopez 24 Arturo Tolentino Nacionalista Party Lopez April 5, 1963: Roseller T. Lim's "Great Filibuster" and final ballot section May 2026 thumb|150px|Senator Roseller T. Lim Only 23 senators were present during the early stages of the Senate session on April 5, 1963, as Senator Alejandro Almendras was in the United States for a purported throat operation. Members of the Nacionalista Party sought to delay the vote for the Senate presidency until Almendras's arrival, as they needed his vote to block the ouster of incumbent Senate president Eulogio Rodriguez. On the eve of the vote, Senate Minority Leader Ferdinand Marcos reportedly visited Roseller T. Lim, a Nacionalista senator, and offered to pay the latter's loan, knowing that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) was foreclosing on the mortgage of Lim's residence. Lim refused and, during a party caucus, offered to filibuster until Almendras's return. Lim spoke on the Senate floor for 18 hours and 30 minutes, sustaining himself only with water and even relieving himself while standing without taking restroom breaks. When Almendras entered the session hall, Lim ended his filibuster and the motion to put the question to a vote was taken up. Lim collapsed and was laid on a stretcher before being immediately transported by ambulance to a hospital. Hours later, upon waking, Lim was surprised to learn that Almendras had crossed the floor and voted for Marcos, much to his disappointment.Mustafa Noralyn 2004-06-18 Roseller T. Lim: He stood on Senate floor for 18 hours to stop Marcos but... https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Ulc1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=iSUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2734%2C720400 Philippine Daily Inquirer A1, A21 Marcos was elected Senate president, defeating Rodriguez by a vote of 13 to 11. Results + 1963 election for president of the Senate Party Nominees Votes % Liberal Ferdinand Marcos 13 13 24 2 Nacionalista Eulogio Rodriguez (incumbent) 11 11 24 2 Total votes 24 100.00 + List of senators who participated in the election No. Number Senator Party Ballot vote cast 1 Alejandro Almendras Nacionalista Party Marcos 2 Gaudencio Antonino Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 3 Eulogio Balao Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 4 Mariano Jesús Cuenco Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 5 Rogelio dela Rosa Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 6 Estanislao Fernandez Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 7 Maria Kalaw Katigbak Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 8 Oscar Ledesma Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 9 Roseller T. Lim Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 10 Fernando Lopez Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 11 Genaro Magsaysay Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 12 Manuel Manahan Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 13 Raul Manglapus Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 14 Ferdinand Marcos Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 15 Camilo Osías Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 16 Ambrosio Padilla Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 17 Cipriano Primicias Sr. Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 18 Gil Puyat Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 19 Soc Rodrigo Liberal Party (Philippines) Marcos 20 Eulogio Rodriguez Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 21 Jose Roy Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 22 Lorenzo Sumulong Nacionalista Party Rodriguez 23 Lorenzo Tañada Nationalist Citizens' Party Rodriguez 24 Arturo Tolentino Nacionalista Party Rodriguez Aftermath Marcos defected to the opposition Nacionalista Party in April 1964 after President Diosdado Macapagal reportedly refused to honor a prior agreement to field him as the Liberal Party's standard-bearer in the 1965 presidential election. Former Senate President Eulogio Rodriguez died in office several months later, on December 9, 1964.1964-12-09 Senator Eulogio Rodriguez Philippine Party Leader, 81 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/12/09/senator-eulogio-rodriguez-philippine-party-leader-81.html 2026-05-30 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Macapagal ran for re-election in November 1965 against Marcos and Raul Manglapus. Marcos won the election with 51% of the vote.Philippine Electoral Almanac Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office 2015 978-971-95551-6-2 Revised and Expanded Manila 103 en Following Macapagal's defeat, Roseller T. Lim switched to the Liberal Party, where he remained until his death in 1976. Notes References Category:President of the Senate of the Philippines elections Category:Presidency of Diosdado Macapagal