Sergio Osmeña Wins As Vice President

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):

SEPTEMBER 16, 1935

During the September 16, 1935 elections, Sergio Osmeña was the running mate of Manuel L. Quezon, who ran and won as president under the Nacionalista Party. 

Osmeña won with 87% of the votes and became the elected vice president of the Philippine Commonwealth. The 1935 Constitution provided for an Office of the Vice President. He was the first Visayan vice president under the Quezon presidency. 

The Quezon-Osmeña team saw the birth of the Philippine Commonwealth. He also served as the secretary of the Public Instruction, later named as the Department of Education. Osmeña was Vice President to President Manuel L. Quezon for three terms. First from 1935 to 1941, second from 1941 to 1943, and finally from 1943 to August 1, 1944. His term was extended when World War II broke out. He succeeded Quezon as president after MLQ passed away. 

The position of Vice President of the Philippines was formally created on November 15, 1935, with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

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