1961 Philippine Presidential Election
November 14, 1961 · The Third Republic
Emmanuel Pelaez won with 37.57% against Sergio Osmeña Jr. on 34.37%. Turnout 79.4%.
President before
Carlos P. Garcia
Nacionalista
Elected President
Diosdado Macapagal
Liberal
Winning share
37.6%
Turnout
79.4%
The result
Emmanuel Pelaez
Liberal Party · 2,394,400 votes
37.57%
share
Sergio Osmeña Jr.
Independent · 2,190,424 votes
34.37%
share
Gil Puyat
Nacionalista Party · 1,787,987 votes
28.06%
share
Chencay Reyes Juta
Dominion Status Party · 2 votes
0.00%
share