Philippines ~ Malagasy 1964

State Visit to the Philippines
by President Philibert Tsiranana 
& First Lady JustineTsiranana of Malagasy

hosted by President Diosdado Macapagal & First Lady Evangelina Macapagal

August 6-8, 1964

(Video Credit- Pond5)

Pres.Tsiranana welcomed by Pres.Macapagal
at Manila Airport

Pres.Macapagal conferring the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Raja
to Pres.Philibert Tsiranana during the State Dinner at Malacañang Palace

Pres.Macapagal conferring the Golden Heart Presidential Award
to First Lady Justine Tsiranana during the State Dinner at Malacañang Palace

Pres.Macapagal conferring the Golden Heart Presidential Award
to First lady Justine Tsiranana during the State Dinner at Malacañang Palace

Pres.Diosdado Macapagal, First lady Justine Tsiranana
First Lady Evangelina Macapagal & Pres.Philibert Tsiranana
State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

a "Fiesta Filipina" reception
was given by Mrs.Macapagal during
visiting couple's last night at Malacañang Palace.
Folk dances & a fashion show highlighted
the gala affair.

Pres.Macapagal bids farewell to Pres.Tsiranana
during the departure ceremony at Manila Airport

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 His Excellency Philibert Tsiranana
President of the Malagasy Republic
1959 to 1972
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Malagasy Republic

                                In 1975, a new constitution was approved that renamed Malagasy
                                                                      to Madagascar