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(University of the Philippines President Vicente G. Sinco)
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Sinco received 6 of the 12 votes, Acting President Enrique Virata and Dean of the Graduate School Juan Salcedo, Jr. received 2 votes each and Ambassador Salvador T. Lopez 1 vote. Taking part in the election were the two ex-officio members of the Board, Senator <a href="https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/1740/today-in-philippine-history-december-20-1907-decoroso-rosales-was-born-in-calbago-calbayog-samar" class="news_link">Decoroso Rosales</a> and Representative Manuel S. Enverga, chairmen of the senate and house commitees on education. 
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The position of University President became vacant nearly two years with the resignation of Dr. Vidal A. Tan. 
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Enrique Virata returned to his position as Executive Vice President. 
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Sinco was born in Bais, Negros Oriental, April 5, 1894, obtained a bachelor of arts degree at Silliman University, a bachelor of law degree and later a master's degree at the University of the Philippines. 
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American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Volume 36, Number 3, March 1958.
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February 18, 1958: Vicente G. Sinco was elected President the University of the Philippines