1991 in the Philippines

1991 in the PhilippinesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaYears in the Philippines:

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1991 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1991.

[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Corazon Aquino Vice President: Salvador Laurel Senate President: Jovito Salonga House Speaker: Ramon Mitra, Jr. Chief Justice: Marcelo Fernan

[edit]EventsJune 15 - Mount Pinatubo erupts in what will be the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century; the final death toll tops 800

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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Corazon Aquino to June 30 Fidel V. Ramos Vice President: Salvador Laurel to June 30 Joseph Estrada Senate President: Neptali Gonzales House Speaker: Ramon Mitra, Jr. Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa

[edit]EventsMay 11 - Synchronized national and local elections were held. June 30 - Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos and Former Vice President Joseph Estrada and was sworn in as the 12th President and 11th Vice President of The Philippines, succeeding Corazon Aquino and Salvador Laurel.

[edit]Births [edit]DeathsFebruary 9: Apeng Daldal, 63, actor, comedian, vaudevillian, singer and writer (born October 12, 1928) March 22: Joe Cantada, 50, TV host, anchor and commentator (born March 15, 1983) December 2: Jaime de la Rosa, 71, pre-war and postwar actor (born September 18, 1921)


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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Fidel Ramos Vice President: Joseph Estrada Senate President: Edgardo Angara House Speaker: Jose de Venecia, Jr. Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa

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[edit]DeathsFebruary 25: Mary Walter, 80, actress (born September 10, 1912) March 31: Chichay, 75, actress and comedienne (born January 21, 1918)


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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Fidel Ramos Vice President: Joseph Estrada Senate President: Edgardo Angara House Speaker: Jose de Venecia, Jr. Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa

[edit]EventsWorld Youth Day 1995 (January 1016, 1995) Philippine general election, 1995 (May 8, 1995)

[edit]ConcertsMarch 3 - Janet Jackson Janet World Tour: Folk Arts Theater, Pasay City June 2 - La Toya Jackson live at the Music Museum June 3 - La Toya Jackson live at the Music Museum

[edit]BirthsJuly Kiray Celis

[edit]DeathsDecember: Bert Marcelo, 59, actor and comedian (born June 6, 1936)

December: Panchito Alba, 70, actor and comedian (born February 25, 1925)



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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Fidel Ramos Vice President: Joseph Estrada Senate President: Neptali Gonzales House Speaker: Jose de Venecia, Jr. Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa


[edit]ConcertsDecember 8: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour: Asiaworld City, Paraaque City December 10: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour: Asiaworld City, Paraaque City

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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Fidel Ramos Vice President: Joseph Estrada Senate President: Neptali Gonzales House Speaker: Jose de Venecia, Jr. Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa



[edit]DeathsApril 6: Max Alvarado, 68, actor (born February 19, 1929) July 3: Chiquito, 65, actor and comedian (born March 12, 1932)

October 11: Dencio Padilla, 68, actor and comedian (born May 7, 1929)



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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Fidel Ramos to June 30 Joseph Estrada Vice President: Joseph Estrada to June 30 Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Senate President: Neptali Gonzales House Speaker: Jose de Venecia Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa

[edit]EventsMay 11 - Synchronized national and local elections were held. June 12 - The Philippine Declaration of Independence celebrates its 100 years centennial anniversary. June 30 - Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada was sworn in as the 13th President of The Philippines, succeeding Fidel Valdez Ramos.

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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Joseph Estrada Vice President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Senate President: Blas Ople House Speaker: Manuel Villar Chief Justice: Hilario Davide

[edit]EventsDecember 30: Rizal Day bombings

Rizal Day bombingsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rizal Day bombings

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Metro Manila, Philippines

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December 30, 2000 (UTC+8)

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Plaza Ferguson, Malate, Manila; gas station, Makati; cargo handling area, Ninoy Aquino International Airport; bus, plying the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue route; train, Blumentritt station,Manila Light Rail Transit

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Blackpowder bombs

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22

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more than 100 people.

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Islamist terrorists

The Rizal Day bombings, also referred to as the December 30 bombings, were a series of bombings that occurred around Metro Manila in the Philippines on December 30, 2000. The explosions occurred in close succession within a span of a few hours. Twenty-two (22) fatalities were reported and around a hundred more suffered non-fatal injuries.[1][2][3] The blasts occurred during a national holiday in the Philippines, where December 30 is known as Rizal Day, commemorating the martyrdom of the country's national hero, Jos Rizal.Contents[hide]

1 Blast locations 2 Type of explosive employed 3 Perpetrators 4 Aftermath 5 See also 6 References 7 Notes

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Plaza Ferguson Makati CBD Blumentritt station Cubao bus Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Five locations were bombed almost simultaneously within the span of an hour. All of the locations were situated within the greater Metro Manila area on the Philippine island of Luzon. A bomb exploded at Plaza Ferguson in Malate, Manila. This particular blast site is located less than a hundred meters from the United States Embassy.[1] Another bomb detonated at a gasoline station in the Makati central business district. The target was a gasoline station along EDSA, across the street from the Dusit Hotel in Makati. Two policemen, members of the local bomb squad, died as a result of this explosion.[1][4] The cargo handling area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was also targeted with at least one explosive device.[1]

Another explosive device was detonated inside a bus traveling along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). The bomb exploded while the bus was en-route in the Cubao area of Quezon City. One passenger was killed while several others were injured.[1] The explosion that claimed the most casualties occurred in a train cab at the Blumentritt station of the Metro Manila Light Rail Transit.[1]

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The Philippine National Police identified the bombs as one-kilogram blackpowder bombs, set to detonate using timing devices. In addition, confessions by the convicted perpetrators describe the bombs as ammonium nitrate-based explosives. Most of the components of the bombs such as blasting caps and detonating cords were discovered to have come from the city of Talisay in the southern province of Cebu. The town itself is known for the production of blasting caps used in illegal fishing.[5]

[edit]PerpetratorsInitially, various Islamic groups were implicated in the bombings, including the Jemaah Islamiyah, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and the Moro National Liberation Front.[1] In September 2003, almost three years after the incident, the case remained unsolved as the authorities responsible were berated by then-senate president Franklin Drilon.[6] In May 2003, Saifullah Yunos (aka Mukhlis Yunos), a suspect in the bombings, was arrested in the southern city of Cagayan de Oro as he was about to board a plane to Manila. Police were alerted to the suspect when he failed to explain numerous bandages on his face and arms.[7] A month later, he confessed to a level of involvement in the bombings. A member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's special operations group, he was charged with multiple murder and multiple frustrated murder for his role in the bombings.[8] In the following years, several members of the Jemaah Islamiyah were arrested for their suspected involvement in the bombings. In 2004, two Muslim men, Mamasao Naga (aka Zainal Paks) and Abdul Pata (aka Mohamad Amir) were arrested by Philippine armed forces in Marawi City. They were supposedly identified by Fathur Rahman Al-Ghozi, a known member of the Jemaah Islamiyah, as the ones responsible for the LRT train cab bombing.[2][4][9] The MILF and the MNLF were later cleared by the Philippine National Police of any involvement in the attacks. Fathur Rahman Al-Ghozi, an Indonesian national and member of the known terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah, was convicted and sentenced to 17 years in prison for illegal possession of explosives in relation to the Rizal Day bombing incidents. In July 2003, Al-Ghozi, along with several other accomplices, escaped from their

holding cell at Camp Crame.[10] Al-Ghozi was later killed in a firefight with Philippine authorities on October 13, 2003. On January 23, 2009, the three Rizal Day bombers, Mukhlis Hadji Yunos, Abdul Fatak Paute, and Mamasao Naga were sentenced by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 29, under Judge Cielito Mendaro-Grulla, of up to twenty years in imprisonment for multiple murder and multiple frustrated murder.[11]

[edit]AftermathIn December 2006, almost six years after the bombings, Metro Manila police went on heightened alert from bomb scares and the prospect of follow-up attacks on the anniversary of the bombings.[12] The AFP followed suit days after, deploying numerous bomb squads and medical teams to both Fort Bonifacio and Luneta.[13] In addition, the PNP's Explosives and Ordinance Division and SWAT deployed teams to LRT stations along Taft Avenue, near one of the original bombing sites.[14]

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2004 SuperFerry 14 bombing 2007 Glorietta explosion Christmas Eve 2000 Indonesia bombings Strasbourg cathedral bombing plot (Christmas 2000)

[edit]References"Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Asia: The Philippine Perspective". Retrieved December 30, 2006.[deadlink]


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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Vice President: Teofisto Guingona Senate President: Franklin Drilon House Speaker: Jose de Venecia Chief Justice: Hilario Davide, Jr.

[edit]EventsJanuary 2003 4th World Meeting of Families was held at the Quirino Grandstand Luneta Park, Manila July 27: Oakwood mutiny September 24, 2003: In an interview on TV Patrol, Kris Aquino, revealed that she incurred a sexually transmitted disease and that she feared for her life when she had a heated argument with her former lover Joey Marquez.[1]



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May 14 - Synchronized national and local elections were held. This was the first election participated by Overseas Filipinos under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003

The colors indicate provinces where a candidate gathered the majority of votes: Blue for Arroyo, Red for Poe, Green for Lacson, and Gold for Roco. Villanueva was unable to secure a majority in any of the provinces.

June 24 - Philippine Congress officially declared the winners (for the presidency and the vice-presidency) of the 2004 Philippine general election.

June 30 - Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is inaugurated in Cebu City, along with Noli de Castro as President and Vice-President, respectively.


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January 27: Salvador Laurel, 75, former Philippine Vice President of the Aquino Administration (born November 18, 1928) February 18: Frankie Evangelista, 69, former radio-TV anchor (born July 24, 1934) February 21: Nestor de Villa, 75, former actor (born July 6, 1928) March 4: Halina Perez, 21, former sexy star (born March 27, 1983) April 27: Larry Silva, 66, former actor and comedian (born 1937) July 31: Roger Mariano, 44, former DZJC anchor (born 1960) August 14: Bomber Moran, 59, former actor (born October 18, 1944) August 27: Nestor Ponce, Jr., 53, former Undersecretary of the Presidential Adviser of Arroyo Administration (born 1951) August 30: Dely Atay-Atayan, 90, former comedian (born March 17, 1914) September 24: Christopher Misajon, 31, former GMA Iloilo correspondent (born 1973) October 4: Rio Diaz, 45, former TV host/actress/beauty queen (born 1959) November 10: Katy de la Cruz. 97, singer, actress, known as "Queen of Bodabil" (born 1907) November 19: George Canseco, 70, Filipino song composer (born April 23, 1974) November 28: Zenaida Amador, oldest theater group from Repetory Philippines (born February 7, 1933) December 14: Fernando Poe, Jr. 65, actor and politician (b. 1939) December 16: KC de Venecia, youngest daughter of former Speaker Jose de Venecia, Jr. (born 1988)


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[edit]EventsNovember 27-December 5: Philippines was the host country in the 2005 SEA Games.



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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Vice President: Noli de Castro Senate President: Manuel Villar House Speaker: Jose de Venecia Chief Justice: Artemio Panganiban

[edit]Events [edit]January January 21: Boxer Manny Pacquiao defeated Mexican Erik Morales in a tenth-round technical knockout at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. The victory caused jubilation in the country wracked by poverty and political instability.

January 27: Marine Captain Nicanor Faeldon, who escaped from the Philippine Army headquarters on December 14, was recaptured by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Faeldon and other junior officers of the AFP launched theOakwood mutiny on July 27, 2003, where they demanded President Arroyo and then Defense secretary Angelo Reyes to resign.

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Southern Leyte mudslide

February 1: The Revised-Value Added Tax (R-VAT) was implemented, causing a hike in prices of consumer goods.Wikinews has related news:Scores killed in Manila game show stampede

February 4: A stampede occurred during the first anniversary of ABS-CBN's television program Wowowee at the PhilSports Complex, causing the deaths of 74 people and the wounding of about 400 others.

February 14: Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular launch 3G in selected cities in the country.Wikinews has related news: 85 rescued, thousands feared dead in Philippine landslide

February 17: After heavy rains in the preceding ten days, a mudslide occurred on the town of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, killing fifty people, but with 958 people still missing the death toll is expected to rise dramatically.

February 19: Red Bull Barako wins the Philippine Basketball Association 2005-06 Fiesta Conference after defeating the Purefoods Chunkee Giants in six games.

Wikinews has related news:Arroyo declares state of emergency due to coup attempt in Philippines

February 24: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 11:25 am declared a state of emergency via Proclamation No. 1017 after a failed coup attempt and street protests commemorating the 20th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. The protesters converged at the EDSA Shrine led by Vice President Teofisto Guingona were dispersed right after the proclamation. The protesters at EDSASantolan led by Prof. Randy David were dispersed violently by the police. Several leftist and rightist leaders were arrested or were under the threat of arrest within the next seven days.

February 24-25: The World Wrestling Entertainment RAW Live Tour made its stop at Araneta Coliseum, featuring matches for the WWE Championship, the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and the WWE Women's Championship, among others. John Cena, Shelton Benjamin and Trish Stratus retained their title belts on the two-night event amidst an overflowing crowd at the Araneta Coliseum.

[edit]MarchMarch 3: The President declared the lifting of the state of emergency via Proclamation No. 1021. March 10: The Department of the Interior and Local Government orders barangays to conduct barangay assemblies for the adoption of a new constitution.

March 22: Former President Joseph Estrada denied taking millions of dollars in bribes and gambling payoffs as alleged by the prosecution's star witness Luis Chavit Singson on his plunder trial at the antigraft court the Sandiganbayan.

March 24: The Archbishop of Manila, Gaudencio Borbon Rosales was installed as Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI at a ceremony at Rome.

[edit]AprilApril 1: Keanna Reeves wins Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition on its Big Night finale held at the Manila Central Post Office grounds.

April 20: The Supreme Court declared that a part of Executive Order No. 464 as unconstitutional, thus paving way for the resumption of Congressional inquiries.

April 25: The Supreme Court ruled that a part of the government policy of Calibrated Pre-Emptive Response as unconstitutional.

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Typhoon Caloy over the Philippines

May 3: The Supreme Court ruled that the Proclamation No. 1017 was constitutional, although a part of General Order No. 5 as unconstitutional.

May 7: Gerald Santos wins Pinoy Pop Superstar on its Grand Showdown held at the Araneta Coliseum. May 11: Typhoon Caloy (international name: Typhoon Chanchu) made landfall on Samar. On the next day, it made landfall on Mindoro. Caloy caused the deaths of 41 and $1.9 million in damages.

May 18: Mountaineer Leo Oracion reached the summit of Mount Everest via the Nepalese side, becoming the first Filipino to do so, although another mountaineer, Dale Abenojar claimed that he reached the summit first via the Tibetan side, on May 15.

[edit]JuneWikinews has related news:Nicole relives ordeal

June 2: Four U.S. Marines facing rape charges in the Philippines see their accuser in court for the first time as the formal trial begins in a case that was filed in December, stemming from an incident at aSubic Bay bar. The case has prompted protests and calls for the Visiting Forces Agreement to be amended or scrapped. (Reuters)

June 3: The deaths of three Philippines soldiers by the communist New People's Army is confirmed. The ambush by NPA guerrillas took place on Wednesday in Balbalan, Kalinga. The NPA also says two more government soldiers were killed and four were wounded in another attack on Wednesday on an army outpost in Pinukpok town, but the government could not confirm this. (AFP)

June 4: Kim Chiu wins Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. June 8: U.S. Navy investigators who looked into rape allegations against four marines in the Philippines are barred by the U.S. embassy from testifying in the trial of the four. The plaintiff's attorney characterised the move as a "clear attempt on the part of the US government, to keep us from getting the evidence that we need and from showing the court the truth." (AFP)

June 13: A group calling itself Taong Bayan at Kawal, or Masses and Soldiers, claims for an early-morning bomb blast at a police headquarters in Manila, as well as earlier blasts at Manila office building on June 6, an explosion outside the home of an ally of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last week and two simultaneous bomb blasts in police stations on June 11. The group denies it was behind a bombing in Lipa City that injured nine people on June 11. (AFP)

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900 villagers are evacuated as Mount Bulusan spews ash at Sorsogon. (Manila Standard) The Philippine government announces strategies to end communist insurgency by the New People's Army, promising "dramatic results in two years" by boosting military spending and development budgets in poor areas. (Manila Standard)

June 24:

President Arroyo signed the repeal of the death penalty law, as stated in Republic Act No. 9346. Opening of the 82nd season of the NCAA hosted by De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

June 26:

Released after four days in captivity in Nigeria, two kidnapped Filipino are expected to return to the Philippines within the week. (inq7.net)

The opposition bloc files impeachment charges against President Arroyo.

[edit]July

Tropical storm Florita approaching Taiwan

Game 4 between Purefoods and Red Bull

July 2: Manny Pacquiao wins a 12 round unanimous decision over Mexican scar Larios in front of his hometown fans at the Araneta Coliseum.

July 8: Opening of the 69th season of the UAAP hosted by the University of the East. July 13: Tropical storm Florita (pictured, international codename: Bilis) slams into Batanes, causing the deaths of fourteen people.

July 14: Mayon Volcano in Albay spews out lava and ash. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level from level 1 to level 3, prompting evacuations.

July 15: The Professional Regulation Commission admitted that there was a leakage of test questions in the June 2006 Nurses Licensure ExaminationWikinews has related news:DNA in underwear matches Philippines rape victim

July 21: The Purefoods Chunkee Giants defeated the Red Bull Barako at the Philippine Basketball Association 2006 Philippine Cup Finals, 4-2 at the Araneta Coliseum.

July 24:

Senator Manuel Villar is elected as the new Senate President, replacing Franklin Drilon at the resumption of the regular session of Congress.

President Arroyo suspends classes in Metro Manila and other areas due to Typhoon Glenda (international codename: Kaemi).

On her State of the Nation Address, President Arroyo proposed for the creation of 5 new super regions, pushed for constitutional change, among others.

[edit]AugustAugust 7: Mayon Volcano intensifies its volcanic activity, leading the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to raise the alert level from level 3 to level 4, which prompted mandatory evacuation procedures. August 11: An oil spill off the coast of Guimaras occurs, causing widespread environmental damage. August 16: The administration block at the Judicial Committee of the House of Representatives junks the last impeachment case against President Arroyo.

August 19: A Junior League softball team from Bacolod City was beaten by a team from Naples, Florida, 80, at the Junior League World Series held at Kirkland, Washington August 24: The House of Representatives plenary junked the impeachment case against President Arroyo, voting 173-32. August 27: The pair of Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante defeated the American tandem of Rodney Morris and Earl Strickland to win the first World Cup of Pool. August 31: The petition of Sigaw ng Bayan group for a people's initiative for amendments in the constitution was trashed by the Commission on Elections on the basis that there was no enabling law.

[edit]September

The San Beda Little Indians during their halftime presentation at the seniors' basketball finals.

Typhoon Milenyo (Xangsane) shortly before landfall on Samar Island.

September 11: Efren Reyes wins the World 8-Ball Open Championship at Reno, Nevada, beating Rodney Morris, 8-6.

September 22: San Beda College win the 82nd NCAA seniors' basketball tournament, beating the Philippine Christian University (PCU). San Sebastian College-Recoletos defeated the PCU High School to win the juniors' championship.

September 27: President Arroyo suspends classes in affected areas, including Metro Manila as Typhoon Milenyo (international codename: Xangsane) approached the western coast of Luzon. (INQ7.net)

September 28: Typhoon Milenyo causes widespread damage throughout Luzon, causing at least two deaths, destruction to property, suspension of classes and the Metrorail, closing down of government offices, suspension of trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange, the paralyzation of the South Luzon Expressway, cancellation of flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a Luzon-wide blackout. (INQ7.net)

[edit]October

The UST crowd on the UAAP championship game.

October 2: The University of Santo Tomas defeated the Ateneo de Manila University, 76-74, in overtime, at the deciding third game of the 69th UAAP men's basketball tournament. Their women's counterpartwon the Women's championship while the Ateneo juniors team won the Juniors championship.

October 10:

Mayor Jose Catindig, Jr. of Santa Rosa City, Laguna is suspended for six months by the Department of Interior and Local Government for alleged illegal transfer of two city hall employees, which led to tensions at the city hall. This comes after the suspension of Peewee Trinidad of Pasay City.(INQ7.net)

At least six people were killed in a bombing at Makilala, Cotabato during the town fiesta. Earlier in the day, a blast wounded at least four people at Tacurong City. (BBC)

October 11: A bomb exploded at Cotabato City, killing and hurting no one. North Cotabato officials blame the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as the perpetrators. (Reuters)

Typhoon Paeng approaching northern Luzon.

Wikinews has related news:Makati City Mayor suspended

October 17: Supporters of Mayor Jejomar Binay of Makati City barricade themselves at the front of city hall as the Department of Interior and Local Government hands out their suspension order against the Mayor, Vice Mayor and seven councilors. (INQ7.net)

October 21:

The WWE SmackDown! Survivor Series Tour makes it stop at the Araneta Coliseum. (ended October 22)

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits central Philippines. The quake struck at 10:30 p.m. with its epicenter some 35 kilometers south of Boac, Marinduque. The temblor was felt at intensity 4 in the capitalManila. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

October 25: The Supreme Court, voting 8-7, junks the petition of the Sigaw ng Bayan (Shout of the People) group for a people's initiative in the constitution. (INQ7)Wikinews has related news:Deadly Typhoon Cimaron makes landfall in Luzon

October 29: Typhoon Paeng (international name Cimaron) makes landfall on Luzon at about 9:00 p.m., killing at least 13 people. (BBC)

October 31: Voters in Maguindanao's 29 municipalities have approved the creation of a new province to be composed of 10 towns, named Shariff Kabunsuan. It became the Philippines 80th province and the 6th in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

[edit]November

Typhoon Queenie approaching Luzon.

Super typhoon Reming over Bicol.

November 4: Avelino Cruz resigns as Secretary of National Defense. (INQ7.net) November 11: Typhoon Queenie makes landfall in Casiguran, Aurora. The PAGASA weather bureau raised storm signals on much of northern Luzon. (ABS-CBN News)

November 12: Pool player Ronato Alcano defeated Ralf Souquet in the 2006 WPA Men's World Nine-ball Championship in Pasay City, 17 racks to 11.

November 18: Boxer Manny Pacquiao knocked out Erik Morales at their boxing bout held at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Marianne Puglia (Miss Earth Fire 2006), Hil Hernndez (Miss Earth 2006), Amruta Patki(Miss Earth Air 2006), Catherine Untalan(Miss Earth Water 2006)

November 26: Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant was hosted by the Philippines at the National Museum Grounds at Manila. Miss Chile won the pageant.

November 29:

The House of Representatives loosened it rules on amending the Constitution. (INQ7.net)

Typhoon Reming intensifies as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility; the government has suspended classes in affected areas for November 30. (INQ7.net)

[edit]DecemberWikinews has related news:

"Super typhoon" triggers fatal mudslides in Philippines

Philippine typhoon toll may hit 1,000

December 1:

Albay declares a state of calamity has Typhoon Reming causes 198 deaths and counting. (AP via Yahoo! News)

The 2006 Asian Games officially begins in Doha with the Philippines sending a 233-person contingent. (INQ7.net)

December 3: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared a "state of national calamity" as 406 perished after Typhoon Reming caused several mudslides around Mayon Volcano. (BBC News)

December 4: U.S. Marine Daniel Smith found guilty in the Subic rape case; 3 other U.S. Marines acquitted. December 7: The House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for a Constituent Assembly, without a concurrent resolution of the Senate. (INQ7.net)

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Due to Typhoon Seniang threatening Cebu, the 12th ASEAN Summit was postponed. (BBC News) Dinagat Islands became the 81st province after the voters approve of its secession from Surigao del Norte. (SunStar)

December 10: Mau Marcelo was declared the first Philippine Idol at the final results show was held in the Araneta Coliseum. (INQ7.net)

December 11: At the 2006 Asian Games at Doha, Antonio Gabica won the Men's Nine-ball event, defeating fellow Filipino Jeff de Luna to win the country's first gold medal. (INQ7.net)

December 12:

The House of Representatives backtracked on its plans for a constituent assembly and instead pushed for a constitutional convention. (INQ7.net)

Violito Payla beat Thailand's Somjit Jongjohor to win the flyweight gold.

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2

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Joan Tipon outpointed Han Soon-chul to win boxing's second gold. (INQ7.net) The National Disaster Coordinating Council revised the death tolls for Typhoon Reming, with 720 dead, 2,360 injured and 762 missing persons. (ReliefWeb)

December 14: Wushu artist Rene Catalan upended Vietnam's Phan Quoc Vinh, 2-0, to win the country's fourth gold. (INQ7.net)

December 16: Abra Representative Luis Bersamin, Jr. was gunned down during a wedding ceremony at Quezon City. (INQ7.net)

December 22: More than 300 families were left homeless by a seven-hour fire at a squatters community in Muntinlupa City. Malaya

December 25:

Opening of the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival.

A department store blaze killed 24 persons in Ormoc City. (BBC News)

December 27: Khadaffy Janjalani's remains had been recovered near Patikul, on Jolo Island, reported by the Philippine military. DNA tests had been ordered to confirm the discovery.

December 30: Convicted American serviceman Lance Corporal Daniel Smith was freed from a Makati jail late evening Friday and transferred to the US Embassy on orders of the Philippine government.[1]

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Holiday scheduled for December 1.

December 25: Christmas December 30: Rizal Day December 31: New Years' Eve

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."


[edit]DeathsJanuary 2: Cecilia Muoz-Palma, Supreme Court Associate Justice and Constitutional Commission president (b. 1914)

January 11: Amir bin Muhammad Baraguir, Sultan of Maguindanao (b. 1960) January 23: Ernie Baron, television journalist, host, and inventor (b. 1940) January 29: Andrew Gonzalez, educator and linguist (b. 1940) February 14: Ramon Bagatsing, Mayor of Manila from 1972-1986 (b. 1916) April 5: Don Antonio Madrigal, father of Senator Jamby Madrigal (b. 1918) April 23: Chat Silayan, actress and former beauty queen (b. 1960) April 12: Luzviminda Puno, Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court and wife of Chief Justice Puno. (b. 1940) May 6: Allen Cudal, 24, guitarist of Greyhoundz (born 1982) May 29: Sotero Llamas, politician (b. 1951) July 26: Romualdo Vicencio, incumbent congressman, 2nd district of Northern Samar (b. 1934) August 14: Analiza "Hazel" Recheta, Arnel Guiao and Ismael Cabugayan, television journalists August 25: Gregorio Cendana, chief information officer during Marcos presidency (b. 1930) August 28: Joey Rufino, former executive director of LAKAS (b. 1954) September 18: Eddie Mercado, television host (b. 1938) September 19: Conrado M. Vasquez, Supreme Court Associate Justice and Ombudsman (b. 1913) September 20: Jojo Lapus, newspaper journalist and television scriptwriter (b. 1945) October 3: Alberto Ramento, bishop of the Philippine Independent Church (b. 1937) October 7: Dan Campilan, television journalist (b. 1980) November 2: Rafael Donato, educator and linguist (b. 1938) November 11: James Bersamin, Board Member of the 2nd District of Abra (b. 1950) November 24: Maximo V. Soliven, newspaper journalist and publisher (b. 1933) November 28: Rosita Quinto Stecza, 1950s actress under the screen name Rosa Mia (b. 1924) November 29: Victoria Quirino-Delgado, acted as First Lady of the Philippines during term of her widowered father (b. 1929)

November 30: Rafael Buenaventura, former governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (b. 1938) December 4: Ernesto Gidaya, retired general and Veterans Freedom Party incumbent congressman (b. 1926)

December 16: Luis Bersamin, incumbent congressman, lone district of Abra (b. 1944) December 21: Ramon Obusan, choreographer, National Artist for Dance (b. 1938) December 22: Danilo Ayala Bernardo, journalist (b. 1948)




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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Vice President: Noli de Castro Senate President: Manuel Villar House Speaker: Jose de Venecia Chief Justice: Reynato Puno

[edit]Events [edit]January January 4: Flash floods at Eastern Visayas leave 9 dead. (GMA News) January 9: Throngs of people went to Quiapo, Manila to celebrate the Black Nazarenes 400th-year anniversary of arrival from Mexico. (Daily Inquirer)

January 13: Asian leaders pledge closer ties at the 12th ASEAN Summit at Mandaue City. (BBC News) January 17: Police storm the Iloilo Capitol to serve the dismissal order against Governor Niel Tupas, Sr. Tupas later came up with a temporary restraining order to prevent more hostilities. (GMA News)Wikinews has related news:Philippine's human rights commission brands provincial capitol assault 'Overkill'

January 30: Sorsogon Congressman Francis Escudero files his candidacy for the Senate. (Daily Inquirer) January 31: Solicitor-General Antonio Eduardo Nachura is chosen by the President as the new Supreme Court associate justice. (GMA News)

[edit]FebruaryFebruary 1: Retired Police Chief Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. is appointed as the new Secretary of National Defense. (GMA News)

February 4: Frankie Mioza wins the 2007 Philippine Open at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. (Daily Inquirer)

February 11: The United Opposition, subsequently renamed Genuine Opposition, completes its 12 candidates for the upcoming elections. (GMA News)

February 12: Eight administration politicians filed their certificates of candidacy for the 2007 senatorial elections, calling themselves "TEAM Unity". (ABS-CBN News)

February 14: Campaign period for national positions (Senate and Party-list) begins for the 2007 elections. February 16: Leyte governor Jericho Petilla of TEAM Unity backs out of the senatorial race in favor of Cesar Montano. (GMA News)

February 21: The International Basketball Federation lifts the national team's suspension as it recognizes the new basketball federation. (FIBA.com)

February 24: Basketball team Barangay Ginebra Kings defeated the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Cup Finals. (Daily Inquirer)

February 28: Senator Francis Pangilinan has been dropped from the Genuine Opposition's senatorial roster. (Daily Inquirer)

[edit]MarchMarch 3: Anna Theresa Licaros is crowned as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe at the pageant held at the Araneta Coliseum.

March 14: Police have stormed a courtroom in Taguig City, killing a gunman to end a day-long hostage drama. Hostage-taker Almario Villegas was shot dead during the operation inside the Taguig Hall of Justice. Villegas seized the hostages in a dispute over land ownership. (BBC News); Campaign period for local positions begins.

March 25: In StarStruck's Final Judgment, Aljur Abrenica was named as "ultimate hunk," Jewel Mische as "ultimate sweetheart", and the tandem of Kris Bernal and Mart Escudero as the "ultimate love team" at the Marikina Sports Park.Wikinews has related news:School children and teachers taken hostage in Philippines

March 28: Armed gunmen led by Jun Ducat took 32 children and two teachers hostage near Manila City Hall. The gunmen later surrendered and released the hostages after their demands of free education for the children and land for their families was met. (BBC News)

[edit]AprilApril 15: Manny Pacquiao knocked out Jorge Solis on the eighth round to retain the WBC International Superfeatherweight championship at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.

[edit]MayMay 14 - Synchronized national and local elections were held.

May 21: Genuine Opposition candidates lead in the Senatorial elections notching 8 seats in the unofficial NAMFREL tally. (GMA News)

May 21: A teacher from Maguindanao claims votes from that province were fraudulent. (PDI)

[edit]June June 6: Genuine Opposition candidates win the most number of seats in the Senate while TEAM Unity retains control of the House and local positions at general elections in the Philippines even though failure of elections were declared in the province of Maguindanao.Wikinews has related news: 5 killed, 255 rescued as ferry catches fire in Philippines

June 30: Proclaimed winners in the elections begin their term which will end on June 30, 2007.

[edit]July July 7: In a pair of world championship bouts, Florante Condes beats IBF minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman in a bout a Jakarta and Nonito Donaire beat the IBF flyweight championVic Darchinyan in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States to become only the two current Filipino world champions.

July 11: The chief suspect in the Nida Blanca murder case, her husband Rod Strunk, committed suicide on Tracy, California. (Tracy Press)

July 11: Fourteen members of the Philippine Marines were found beheaded after an encounter against Islamic rebels in the province of Basilan. (BBC)

July 14: Two months after the elections, Juan Miguel Zubiri of TEAM Unity was proclaimed senator nosing out Koko Pimentel of the Genuine Opposition. (Inquirer)

July 20: The Alaska Aces defeated the Talk N Text Phone Pals to win their 12th Philippine Basketball Association championship in the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference. (Inquirer)

July 27: The Department of Agriculture declares an outbreak of hog cholera at the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan.

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August 8: Continuous rains the preceding three days broke the ongoing dry spell as Typhoon Chedeng passed through the northern limits of Batanes and the Babuyan Islands. (Inquirer)

August 9: Tropical Storm Dodong caused 3 deaths and 17 injuries. August 11: Boxer Gerry Pealosa knocked out Jhonny Gonzlez of Mexico to win the WBO Bantamweight Championship at the ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California.

August 15: Heavy rains from Super Typhoon Egay caused the suspension of classes and the closure of government offices in Northern Luzon and Metro Manila. (Inquirer)

August 18: Baseball players from Makati City were beaten by players from Pearl City, Hawaii to lose in the Junior League World Series at Taylor, Michigan. (City of Taylor)Wikinews has related news:Tarantino wades through Manila floods

August 26: Raul Gonzalez, the secretary of Department of Justice, was started to confine in the hospital due to his illness at the blood vessels. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo allow him to be vacant in the Arroyo cabinet or in his office, but would still serve as secretary.

August 28: Exiled Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison was arrested at Utrecht, Netherlands. (Inquirer)

August 30: The government announced that the economy grew 7.5 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, topping market estimates, as private and government consumption boosted growth to its strongest level in two decades, President Arroyo announced in a press conference at Malacaang Palace. (ABS-CBN News)

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September 12: The Sandiganbayan convicted former president Joseph Estrada for plunder and sentenced him to reclusion perpetua while acquitting him and his co-accused on other charges.

September 29: The De La Salle Junior Archers and the Ateneo Lady Eagles won their respective divisional championships against the Ateneo Blue Eaglets and the UP Lady Maroons.

September 30: Tropical Storm Hanna causes the deaths of nine people in Ifugao in a landslide and Quezon City. (GMA News)

[edit]OctoberWikinews has related news:Blasts kills 8, injures 126 at a mall in Manila, The Philippines

October 6: Boxer Manny Pacquiao defeats Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera via unanimous decision at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas to retain the WBC international super featherweight title. (ESPN)

October 7: Basketball team De La Salle Green Archers swept the UE Red Warriors 2-0 in their final series to win their seventh men's title in the UAAP.

October 19: The Glorietta mall in Makati City was allegedly bombed by unknown assailants. (BBC News) October 26: Former President Joseph Estrada was pardoned and free from jail after his trial. October 29: Philippines started its barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

[edit]NovemberNovember 11: Miss Earth 2007 beauty pageant was hosted by the Philippines at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City. Miss Canada won the pageant.

November 13: An explosion at the Philippine House of Representatives building in Quezon City kills four people, including Congressman Wahab Akbar.

November 27: At 8 am PST, Typhoon Lando returns to the Philippines. November 28: 2 boats were sunken at Taal Lake due to the waves. Three were confirmed dead and six are still missing.

November 29: The Armed Forces of the Philippines lays siege to The Peninsula Manila after soldiers led by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV stage a mutiny.

[edit]December December 12: One of Enchanted Kingdom's attractions, the Space Shuttle roller coaster, stalled between the tracks, where school children from Bulacan, Laguna, and Batangas were included.

ational holidaysThe celebration of the holidays may be moved due to President Arroyos "holiday economics" policy. Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays". January 1: New Years Day April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) April 5: Maundy Thursday April 6: Good Friday May 1: Labor Day May 14 - Election Day June 12: Independence Day Due to the "holiday economics" policy, the working holiday was on Monday, June 11. Festivities and rites were still held on June 12. August 26: National Heroes Day October 13: Eid ul-Fitr November 1: All Saints Day November 30: Bonifacio Day December 25: Christmas December 30: Rizal Day December 31: New Years Eve

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." [edit]Births April 19: James Yap, Jr. (son of James Yap and Kris Aquino) September 7: Ma. Cecilia Escudero and Joaquin Escudero (children of Senator Francis Escudero and Christine Elizabeth Flores-Escudero) [edit]DeathsPhilippines portal

January 13: Gido Babilonia, basketball player (b. 1966) January 15: Pura Santillan-Castrence, writer and diplomat (b. 1905) January 16: Jainal Antel Sali, Jr., Abu Sayyaf leader (b. 1964) January 16: Lee Aguinaldo, abstract painter (b. 1933) January 22: Cecilia Gutierrez, 64, mother of actress Chin-Chin Gutierrez (born 1942) January 24: Jose R. Velasco, physiologist and National Scientist (b. 1916) February 18: Vicente Ericta, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice (b. 1915) February 19: Antonio Serapio, Congressman from Valenzuela City (b. 1937) March 16: Joey Gosiengfiao, film director (b. 1941) March 17: Antonio M. Martinez, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice (b. 1929) March 24: Jun Bernardino, former Philippine Basketball Association commissioner (b. 1947) April 3: Gloria T. Aragon, first woman director of PGH (b. 1918) April 7: Ogie Juliano, theater director (b. 1961) April 13: Salvador J. Valdez, Jr., retired Court of Appeals Justice (b. 1936) April 13: Nicanor Yiguez, last Speaker of the Regular Batasang Pambansa during Marcos administration (b. 1915)

April 28: Julian Resuello, 54, former San Carlos, Pangasinan mayor (born 1952) May 17: Cesar "Kuya Cesar" Nucum, radio broadcaster (b. 1938) May 18: Yoyoy Villame, singer and comedian (b. 1938) June 2: Paulo Campos, physician and National Scientist (b. 1921) June 16: Leonardo Perez, former Senator and COMELEC Chairman (b. 1925) July 13: Fredegusto "F.G." David, psychologist (b. 1938) July 17: Geronimo Velasco, Minister of Energy during Marcos administration (b. 1927) July 21: Jesus Sison, Press Secretary during Ramos administration (b. 1931) August 9: Pete Roa, television host (b. 1940) August 27: Ramon Zamora, actor (b. 1935) August 29: Nenita Cortes-Daluz, radio journalist and politician (b. 1939) October 24: Mita Pardo de Tavera, former DSWD Secretary during Aquino administration (b. 1920) November 8: Dulce Quintans-Saguisag, former DSWD Secretary during Estrada administration and wife of ex-Senator Rene Saguisag (b. 1943)

November 13: Wahab Akbar, Congressman from Basilan (b. 1960) November 15: Emoy Gorgonia, former TV host "Tukaan" (born 1962) November 16: Ross Rival a.k.a. Rosauro Salvador, action film actor and father of actress Maja Salvador (b. 1945)

November 18: Sedfrey Ordoez, former Secretary of Justice during Aquino administration (b. 1921) December 5: Rene Villanueva, creator and head writer of Batibot (b. 1954) December 15: Ace Vergel, film actor (b. 1952) December 15: Ernest Santiago, fashion designer (b. 1939) December 22: Adrian Cristobal, writer and columnist (b. 1932)



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[edit]IncumbentsPresident: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Vice President: Noli de Castro Senate President: Manuel Villar House Speaker: Jose de Venecia;[1] Prospero Nograles[2] Chief Justice: Reynato Puno

[edit]Events [edit]January January 9: Two people died and several others injured as over 2 million Filipinos celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila.[3]

January 31: The National Economic and Development Authority announced that the country's 2007 full year gross domestic product indicated a growth of 7.3%, and a growth of 7.8% for the gross national product,[4] the highest such figures since 1977.[5]

[edit]FebruaryFebruary 4 to February 5: The House of Representatives voted to replace House Speaker Jose de Venecia with Prospero Nograles.[6] Shortly before his removal, de Venecia criticized the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and announced to the media that he was joining the political opposition.[7]

February 8: Jun Lozada, an official with the DENR, testified before the Philippine Senate that former COMELEC Chairman Benjamin Abalos offered a 200 million peso bribe to then-NEDA Chairman Romulo Neri in connection with theNational Broadband Network contract,[8] and that Neri had instructed him not to implicate the husband of President Arroyo in the controversy.[9]

February 15: The Supreme Court nullified warnings issued in 2006 by the Secretary of Justice and the NTC against the airing of the so-called "Hello Garci" tapes.[10]

[edit]MarchMarch 6: Several members of Congress call for an investigation into a 2004 joint oil exploration agreement between the Philippines, China and Vietnam over the disputed Spratly Islands, claiming that the agreement was unconstitutional and infringed on national sovereignty.[11]

March 6: Filipino authorities announce the arrest of three men from Jordan and Indonesia in connection with an alleged plot to bomb the United States embassy and three other foreign missions in Manila. Two other suspects in the plot were later arrested in Boracay.[12]

March 11: A Manila trial court acquitted former First Lady Imelda Marcos of 32 counts of illegal money transfers.[13]

March 16: In a split decision, Manny Pacquiao defeated Juan Manuel Mrquez and claimed the WBC Super Featherweight boxing championship.[14]

March 17: Labor Secretary Arturo Brion was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He replaced Justice Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez, who retired on February 27.[15]

March 17: The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments on a certiorari petition filed by the Philippine government, which invoked sovereign immunity in connection with the enforcement of an American civil judgment against the estate of former President Ferdinand Marcos in favor of 9,500 human rights victims.[16]

March 24: The family of Corazon Aquino announces that the former President is suffering from colon cancer.[17]

March 25: The Supreme Court rules that the Senate may not compel former NEDA Secretary Romulo Neri to divulge his conversations with President Macapagal-Arroyo relating the bribery attempts surrounding the National Broadband Network contract.[18]

[edit]AprilApril 1: Social Welfare and Development Secretary Esperanza Cabral calls for a ban on foreigners availing of Philippine kidney transplants, after reports of destitute Filipinos selling their kidneys for paltry sums.[19]

April 3: Departing Manila after a state visit to the Philippines, Palau President Tommy Remengesau is denied passage onto a Continental Airlines aircraft after he refuses to be frisked; the flight is forced to return to Manila after a bomb threat is phoned in.[20]

April 7: Amidst growing concerns over a feared shortage of rice in the Philippines, President MacapagalArroyo lifts quotas on the importation of rice by private traders.[21]

April 8: Police seize hundreds of bomb components in Alaminos, Laguna, following a raid that targeted a Filipino with alleged links to Jemaah Islamiyah.[22]

April 8: Nine military officers receive prison sentences from a Makati City trial court for their role in the 2003 Oakwood mutiny.[23]

[edit]MayMay 11: Miss Philippines Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Philippines Earth pageant, was held at Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Center, Manila, Philippines. Miss Karla Paula Henry of Cebu won the pageant.

May 16: Eight employees and a security guard of a Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation branch in Cabuyao, Laguna were killed in a bank robbery.[24] The bank manager of the said branch, who was also shot during the massacre, died of gunshot wounds on May 18.[25]

May 19: The Manila Police District said that the bank robbers responsible for the murders in Paco, Manila and in Cabuyao, Laguna are the same. They also believed that the bank robbers are former members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[26]

May 27: The Manila Electric Company held its tension-filled annual stockholders meeting, which lasted for more than 13 hours, making it the longest stockholders' meeting in Philippine corporate history.. The head of the state pension fundGovernment Service Insurance System Winston Garcia filed a motion to the Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend the stockholders' meeting after it questioned the proxy votes in favor of the Lopez family. The MERALCO board proceeded with the company's stockholders' meeting, defying a cease and desist order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission after it questioned the authenticity of the injunction order. After the rally and resistance of the stockholders against the bloc of Winston Garcia, the Lopez family retained control of MERALCO. The stockholders awarded five board seats to its representatives and only four seats to the representatives of the government. It took independent auditor SGV and Co. seven hours to come out with the results of the voting.[27]

[edit]June [edit]Ces Drilon kidnapping [28]

June 8 Ces Orena-Drilon, news anchor of ABS-CBN's late night television program Bandila, together with her crew and a Mindanao university professor, was initially reported to have been kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Maimbung, Sulu, by the rebel group Abu Sayyaf.

June 10 ABS-CBN management issued an official statement, saying that Drilon and her crew are missing in Sulu.[29]

June 11 ABS-CBN management confirmed that Drilon and her crew have been kidnapped for ransom in Sulu but declared that it "will abide by its policy not to pay ransom because this would embolden kidnap for ransom groups to abduct other journalists..."[30]

June 12 Angelo Valderama, the assistant cameraman from Drilon's crew, was released. The abductors named Indanan, Sulu mayor Alvarez S. Isnaji as their emissary in the ongoing negotiations for the other captives' release.

June 16 The kidnappers Abu Sayyaf issued an ultimatum. The rebel group demanded for ransom amounting to P15 million by noontime of June 17, in exchange for the release of Drilon, Encarnacion and Dinampo.

June 17 The Abu Sayyaf extended their deadline for the ransom payment. Later during the day, PNP Chief Avelino Razon said that Drilon and the other hostages are expected to be released within the next few hours. Drilon and the hostages were freed shortly before midnight.

June 18 Ces Drilon and her crew were taken to Jolo, Sulu. Afterwards, they were brought by the Philippine army to Zamboanga city for a press conference. Philippine Senator Loren Legarda joined the released hostages and was reported to be the negotiator to the Abu Sayyaf. Legarda and the released hostages flew afterwards to Manila for another press conferences, and were brought to The Medical City afterwards for medication.

June 19 PNP declared the Isnajis as suspects in the kidnapping of Drilon, her crew, and Dinampo.

[edit]Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) June 19: Typhoon Frank made landfall in eastern Samar in the central Philippines and travelled northwest over the islands.[31] Fengshen was initially forecast to go through Bicol Region but later on shifted its course further westward, eventually going towards the direction of Mindoro Province. However, before even reaching Mindoro it again shifted its direction northward towards the direction of Metro Manila, mainly because of the weakening of the High Pressure area system in the northern part of the Philippines.[32]

June 21: The ship MV Princess of the Stars, owned by Sulpicio Lines that carried 626 passengers and 121 crew members, stalled in rough seas near Sibuyan Island in the central Philippines. The ship left Manila Saturday morning. Typhoon Frank caused the ship to sink, though it was previously reported that the ship experienced engine failure.[33]

June 22: Typhoon Frank crossed Metro Manila between 5 am and 6 am Sunday. June 24: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US President George W. Bush had a meeting at the Oval Palace in White House as part of the Philippine President's 10-day working visit in the USA. Issues on oil and food prices and terrorism were reportedly discussed in their meeting.[34]

June 29: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo met with Republican White House Presidential candidate John McCain. The President expressed her gratefulness to the latter's support for the approval of the Veterans Equity bill. Other issues like terrorism in Mindanao were also discussed.[35]

June 29: Manny Pacquiao won against David Diaz via knockout in the ninth round to win the WBC lightweight title.[36]

[edit]July July 24: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed former Senator Ralph Recto as the socioeconomic planning secretary and director general of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).[37]

July 28: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivered her eight State of the Nation Address (SONA).[38][39] July 31: Fitness.Fashion, a catwalk team-up between some of the countrys top designers and best-selling activewear brands, at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila in Makati City, sponsored by Samsung and InquirerLifestyle[40]

[edit]AugustAugust 30- The Eraserheads had their reunion at the Fort Bonifacio City Open Grounds in Taguig City. Its a one night concert but after the 1st set(which they play only 15 songs) the concert had to be cut short because of Ely Buendia's worsing health condition and he was sent to the hospital.The media hailed the event a "concert of the year" in 2008 even if the event cut short.

[edit]September [edit]October [edit]NovemberNovember 9: Miss Earth 2008 was hosted by the Philippines at Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Karla Paula Henry of the Philippines won the pageant.

[edit]Television January 1: Eloisa Mabutas, 69, Manila Times columnist (born 1939) January 15: Eduardo Hontiveros, 84, Jesuit composer and musician (born 1923) January 28: Crisologo Abines, 60, former Congressman, 2nd District of Cebu (born 1947) February 2: Billy Balbastro, 68, entertainment columnist and DZMM anchor (born 1940) February 2: Pedro Baban, 94, first Igorot general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (born 1914) February 4: Larry Cruz, 66, restaurateur, founder of LJC Restaurant Group (born 1941) February 6: Stella Goldenberg Brimo, 96, classical pianist, dean of UST Conservatory of Music (born 1911) February 8: Victor Dominguez, 69, incumbent Congressman, Lone District, Mountain Province (born 1938)

February 22: Gilberto Teodoro, Sr., 80, former SSS Administrator and father of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro (born 1927)

February 29: Tino Reynoso, 62, retired Philippine Basketball Association player (born 1945) March 8: Carol Varga, 80, FAMAS-award winning actress (born 1928) March 10: Galo Ador, Jr., 38, Filipino Komiks writer (born 1969) March 13: Joseph Maraon, 73, incumbent governor of Negros Occidental (born 1934) March 17: Rafael Recto, 76, former Batangas Assemblyman and political scion (born 1931) March 25: Chito Madrigal-Collantes, 86, socialite and philantrophist (born 1921) March 27: Toti Fuentes, 55, jazz pianist (born 1952) March 28: Nemesio Prudente, 80, former PUP president and political prisoner (born 1927) March 29: Venicio Escolin, 86, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice (born 1921) April 14: Olivia Cenizal, 82, film actress (born 1926) April 16: Lucia "Aling Lucing" Cunanan, 79, inventor of sisig (born 1928) April 19: Lou Salvador, Jr., 67, film actor (born 1941) April 23: Loreto Paras-Sulit, 89, writer of short fiction (born 1908) April 27: Marcos Mataro, 40, former member of Iglesia Ni Cristo and ex-host of D'X-Man (born 1968) May 4: Ramon Pagdanganan, 55, former Calumpit, Bulacan Mayor and younger brother of exGovernor Roberto Pagdanganan (born 1953)

May 8: Jose Feria, 91, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice (born 1917) May 16: Henry Canoy, 74, founder of Radio Mindanao Network; grandson of ABS-CBN reporter Jeff Canoy (born 1923)

May 20: Crispin Beltran, 75, incumbent congressman and labor leader (born 1933) May 25: Dommy Ursua, 71, flyweight boxer (born 1936) May 26: Dolly Aglay, 32, journalist with Reuters and Philippine Star (born 1966) May 26: Howlin' Dave, 54, radio disc jockey (born 1955) May 29: Romeo Brawner, 73, incumbent COMELEC Commissioner (born 1935) June 7: Rudy Fernandez, 56, Filipino actor (born 1952) June 7: Danilo Lagbas, 56, incumbent Congressman (born 1952) July 22: Abbo de la Cruz, film director also known as "Rico Mambo" (born 1952/1953) July 22: Gilbert Perez, 49, movie and TV director (born 1959) August 14: Jose Blanco, 76, painter (born 1932) August 16: Lucrecia Kasilag, 90, National Artist of the Philippines (born 1918) August 28: Mang Pandoy, 62, street vendor and media icon (born 1945) August 28: Zorayda Sanchez, 56, film and TV comedian (born 1952)

September 1: Dely Magpayo, 88, radio host best known as "Tia Dely" (born 1920) September 2: Nasty Mac, 30, Dongalo Wreckords Artist/rapper (born 1978) September 12: Pacita Madrigal Warns Gonzalez, 93, former Senator (born 1915) September 21: Roger Mercado, 69, adoptive father and uncle of Jennylyn Mercado (born 1939) September 26: Cirio H. Santiago, 72, film director (born 1936) October 13: Khryss Adalia, 62, film and television director (born 1946) October 18: Alfredo E. Evangelista, archaeologist, discovered the Laguna Copper Plate November 19: Eulogio Borres, 91, Mayor of Cebu City (19631966; 19681979), politician (born 1917)

November 27: Armand Fabella, Secretary of Education (19921994), president of Jose Rizal University

December 4: Manuel Yan, 88, former AFP Chief of Staff and diplomat; grandfather of the late Rico Yan (born 1920)

December 7: Marky Cielo, 20, StarStruck 3's Ultimate Male Survivor and Ultimate Soul Survivor (born 1988)

December 10: Didith Reyes, 60, singer (born 1948) December 17: Guillermo Cua, 58, incumbent party-list congressman (born 1950) December 23: Narciso Bernardo, 72, basketball player and Olympian (born 1937) December 24: Ricardo Manapat, 55, author & director of the National Archives (born 1953) December 31: Rosendo delas Alas, 88, father of comedienne Ai-Ai de las Alas (born 1920)



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[edit]Events [edit]January December 21, 2008 January 1 According to the Department of Health, 335 people were injured due to accidents with firecrackers around the country.[1]

January 5 Criminal charges were filed against the son of DAR Secretary Nasser Pangandaman and four others in connection with the mauling of Delfin dela Paz and his 14-year old son in the presence of Pangandaman himself.[2]

January 10 Wide areas in Southern Mindanao are cut off from electrical power after explosions blamed on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front destroy main transmission lines in Lanao del Norte [3]

January 12 Four officials of the Department of Justice take a leave of absence after being implicated in a bribery scandal involving efforts to release three wealthy young men charged with drug trafficking.[4]

January 14 Onetime Batangas governor Antonio Leviste, formerly married to Senator and 2004 vicepresidential candidate Loren Legarda, is found guilty of homicide by a Makati City trial court in connection with the 2007 shooting death of his long-time aide Rafael de las Alas.[5]

January 14 Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Diosdado Peralta is appointed by President Arroyo as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, replacing the recently-retired Ruben Reyes.[6]

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[edit]MarchMarch 7 The Eraserheads continue their reunion concert entitled Eraserheads Live the FINAL SET ! It was held at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds. It was a successful concert in 2009 because they finished the show and they played 28 songs and during the 26th song(Ang Huling El Bimbo) Ely Buendia burned the piano which you can see in their 5th album cover of Sticker Happy and after that they play 3 song in a three for the road. The media hailed this event a "concert of the year".

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[edit]MayMay 22 The 2009 flu pandemic, which was an outbreak, has entered the Philippines.

[edit]June June 22 First death caused by H1N1 confirmed in the Philippines and also first death in Asia.

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[edit]AugustAugust 5 The funeral of Corazon Aquino is held as thousands escort her cortege to Manila Memorial Park.[7] August 8 Typhoon Morakot, locally known as Kiko, killed dozens of people, affected over 28,000 people in the Philippines.[8]

[edit]SeptemberSeptember 6 At least nine people have died after SuperFerry 9 sank with over 960 passengers on board sank off the coast of the Zamboanga Peninsula. Thirty more are still unaccounted for.[9]

September 26: Typhoon Ketsana locally known as Ondoy, caused widespread floods in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces, 25 provinces together with Metro Manila declaring a state of calamity and leaving 246 dead and 38 missing.

[edit]OctoberOctober 18 A robbery took inside Greenbelt 5 in Makati City where 1 robber was killed during the shooting incident.

[edit]NovemberNovember 2027 5th Asian Youth Day was hosted by the Diocese of Imus at the Rogationist College Silang, Cavite

November 22 Miss Earth 2009 was hosted by the Philippines at the Boracay Convention Center. Larissa Ramos of Brazil won the pageant.

November 22 Efren Peaflorida declared as CNN Hero of the Year.[10] November 23 A massacre in the Maguindanao province on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was held and kills at least 60 persons. Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo responded to the news of the massacre by declaring a state of emergency in Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato City.[11][12][13]

[edit]December December 4 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has officially placed Maguindanao province under a state of martial law.[14] The declaration, also suspended the writ of habeas corpus in the province.[15] The announcement was made days after hundreds of government troops were sent to the province, which would later raid armories of the powerful Ampatuan clan. The Ampatuan family was implicated in a gruesome massacre that saw the murder of 57 persons, including women members of the rival

Mangudadatu clan, human rights lawyers, and 31 media workers, in the worst incident of political violence in the nation's history. It has also been condemned worldwide as the worst loss of life of media professionals in one day in the history of journalism.[16] December 10 18 hostages are released after at least 65 people are kidnapped by gunmen in Agusan del Sur, Mindanao, the Philippines.[17][18] December 12 President Gloria Arroyo lifts martial law in Maguindanao in the south of the country, where 57 people were killed in political violence there last month.[19][20]

January 6: Victor Sumulong, 62, incumbent mayor of Antipolo City and former congressman (born 1946)

January 10: Anabel Bosch, 32, vocalist for rock bands as Elektrikcoolaid and Tropical Depression (born 1976)

January 11: Edilberto Alegre, 70, food critic and BusinessWorld columnist (born 1938) January 13: Mary Ejercito, 103, mother of former President Joseph Estrada (born May 2, 1905) February 5: Roberto Gonzales, 66, actor best known for martial-arts roles (born 1942) February 10: Berting Labra, 76, film actor often in comic sidekick roles (born 1932) February 12: Cris Daluz, 75, character actor (born 1934) February 24: Amiel Alcantara, 10, former elementary student (born 1998) March 6: Francis Magalona, 44, actor, TV host, photographer and rapper (born 1964) March 15: Miguel Bernad, 91, S.J., academic, critic, Philippine Star columnist (born 1917) March 16: Roland Dantes, 65, martial artist and actor & uncle of actor of Dingdong Dantes (born 1944)

March 18: Pocholo Ramirez, 75, race car driver and television host and grandfather of Myx VJ Janine Ramirez (born 1933)

March 21: Genoveva Matute, 93, writer (born 1915) March 23: Manuel del Rosario, 93, Catholic bishop of Malolos, Bulacan (born 1915) April 4: Nelly Sindayen, 59, journalist and Time Magazine correspondent (born 1949) April 7: Leo Prieto, 88, first Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (born 1920) April 9: Erlinda Aguilar, 67, mother of comedian Chokoleit (born 1941) April 11: Tita Muoz, film actress (born 1926/1927) April 16: Trinidad Etong, 44, wife of journalist Ted Failon (born 1964) April 27: Paraluman, 85, film actress (born 1923) May 16: Prospero Amatong, 78, former Davao del Norte governor & congressman (born 1931)

May 17: Toch Arellano, 55, professional photographer (born 1953) May 28: Manuel Collantes, 90, diplomat and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1984 (born 1918)

June 10: Ruby Rose Barrameda, younger sister of actress Rochelle Barrameda (born 1972) June 13: Douglas Quijano, 64, talent manager (born 1944) July 2: Susan Fernandez, singer and activist (born 1956) July 3: Alexis San Luis, 52, incumbent mayor of Pili, Camarines Sur (b. 1957) July 6: Fr. Jovencio Rabosa, 46, parish priest of Cebu (b. 1963) July 16: Carlos Dela Cruz, 49, incumbent mayor of Matuguinao, Samar (b. 1960) July 26: David Emralino, 54, former mayor of Candelaria, Quezon (b. 1955) July 27: Antonia Marina "Tara" Santelices, 23, former college graduate student (born August 6, 1985)

July 28: Emilio Gancayco, 86, former jurist in the Supreme Court and grandfather of teen actress Erich Gonzales (b. 1922)

August 1: Corazon Aquino, 76, former Philippine president and first female president (1986 1992), (b. 1933)

August 10: Tyrone Suarez, 39, former movie actor and model (b. 1970) August 11: Kennely Ann Lacia-Binay a.k.a. Audrey Vizcara, 29, former movie actress and model daughter-in-law of Makati City mayor Jejomar Sr. & wife of Makati City Councilor Jejomar "JunJun" Binay, Jr. (b. 1980)

August 24: Eduardo V. Roquero, 60, incumbent mayor of San Jose del Monte City (b. 1949) August 31: Erao G. Manalo, 84, executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo (19632009), (b. January 2, 1925)

September 1: Alexis Tioseco, 28, Filipino-born Canadian film critic (b. 1981) September 2: Jimmy Lopez, 46, witness of Dacer-Corbito Double Murder Case (b. 1963) September 6: Fr. Cecilio Lucero, 53, parish priest of Catubig, Northern Samar (b. 1956) September 8: Rogelio Borja Flores, 74. former sports writer (b. 1935) September 15: Espiridion Laxa, 79, incumbent chairman of film academy of the Philippines and film industry leader and pioneering independent film producer (b. 1930)

September 16: Sotero Laurel II, 90, former politician & Senator 19861992 (b. 1918) September 22: Odette Alcantara, 67, activist, environmentalist (b. 1942) September 24: Rodolfo "Rod" Nazario, 74, boxing promoter & former business manager (b. 1935) September 26: Antonio "Tony" Chua, 44, former basketball team manager for Red Bull Barako (b. 1965)

September 26: David T. Fernando, 62, co-founder of Smart Communications, Inc. (b. 1947) October 7: Alecks Pabico, 42, Filipino journalist (Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism) (b. April 19, 1967)

October 10: Rodrigo del Rosario, 92, Filipino Olympic weightlifter. (b. 1917) October 20: Rodolfo "Rudy" Illustre, Sr., 75, father of young actor & dancer Rayver & Rodjun Cruz (b. 1934)

October 25: Billy Bibit, 59, Filipino soldier and coup d'tat leader, complications from a stroke. (b. 1950)

October 31: Angel "Pappy" Nepomuceno, 81, Bowling coach and father of 6-time bowling champion Paeng Nepomuceno (b. 1928)

November 1: Paz Paulate, 85, mother of actor Roderick Paulate (b. 1924) November 18: Amelia J. Gordon, former mayor of Olongapo City, mother of Senator Richard Gordon (b. 1920)

November 18: Renato Victor Ebarle, Jr., 27, son of Usec. Renato Ebarle and Recruitment Officer of The Peninsula Manila,boyfriend of Kristina Tabas, former Ms. Province of La Union in the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 (born May 5, 1982)

November 19: Johnny Delgado, 61, former actor and writer (born 1948) November 21: Bernard Bonnin, 71, former actor (born 1938) November 23: Alejandro "Bong" Reblando, 53, former Manila Bulletin correspondent and former Associated Press reporter (born 1956)

November 23: Victor Nuez, 31, TV Reporter, UNTV 37 (born 1978) December 17: Mrs. Estefania Dumaual, 86, mother of reporter Mario Dumaual (born 1923) December 19: Loreta Benitez, 83, nanny of actress Sharon Cuneta (born 1925) December 29: Mandy Saguin, 63, former TV host of Kaagapay and well-known as "Super Doc" (born September 6, 1946)


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President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo until June 30, 2010 Benigno Aquino III since June 30, 2010

Vice President:Noli de Castro until June 30, 2010 Jejomar Binay since June 30, 2010 Chief Justice:

Reynato Puno until May 17, 2010 Renato Corona since May 17, 2010 Philippine Congress

15th Congress of the Philippines Senate President:

Juan Ponce Enrile House Speaker:

Prospero Nograles until June 30, 2010 Feliciano Belmonte since July 26, 2010

[edit]Events [edit]January January 5 Senator Panfilo Lacson left the Philippines, shortly before charges against him were filed for being the alleged mastermind in the murder of publicist Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito as claimed by former policeman Cesar Mancao.

January 14 Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion and Dr. Ernesto O. Domingo were conferred the title and rank of National Scientist for Demography and Internal Medicine, respectively.

[edit]FebruaryFebruary 13 Nonito Donaire won against Manuel Vargas via knockout in the third round to retain the interim WBA super flyweight title

[edit]MarchMarch 4 National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz was recognised as one of the five laureates of L'Oreal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science for the discovery of conotoxins produced by certain marine snails that can serve as painkillers and pharmaceutical probes to study brain function.

March 13 In a unanimous decision, Manny Pacquiao defeated Joshua Clottey and retained the WBO Welterweight Title.

[edit]April [edit]MayMay 10 Automated national elections was held in the Philippines for the first time.

[edit]June June 30 Benigno S. Aquino III is inaugurated as the 15th President of the Philippines at the Quirino Grandstand.

[edit]July July 10 Nonito Donaire won against Hernan Marquez via technical knockout in the eighth round to retain the interim WBA super flyweight title

July 14 Typhoon Conson, locally known as Basyang, hits Metro Manila. July 1415 The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines spearheaded the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting focusing on MDGs and Beyond: Are We Making Progress? The prestigious event was held at the historic Manila Hotel.

July 26 President Benigno S. Aquino III delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA).

[edit]AugustAugust 2 Ivan Padilla, leader of a notorious carjacking group, was killed following a shootout with law enforcers in Makati City.[1][2]

August 23 Hostage-taking incident in Quirino Grandstand.

August 24 Venus Raj placed fourth runner up in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant.[3]

August 31 Filipino physicists Christopher Bernido and Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido were among this year's recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards.

[edit]SeptemberSeptember 12 The UP Pep Squad won the UAAP Cheerdance Competition. FEU Tamaraws placed second, while the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe placed third.

September 13 President Benigno Aquino III appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Deputy Director General Raul Bacalzo as the new PNP Director, replacing General Jesus Verzosa, who retired on September 14, 2010.[4]

September 26 An explosion rocks the De La Salle University in Manila during the last day of the 2010 Bar Exams.

[edit]OctoberOctober 18 Typhoon Megi, locally known as Juan, hits northern Luzon. It was among the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded.

October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections are held in the Philippines.

[edit]NovemberNovember 13 In a unanimous decision, Manny Pacquiao defeated Antonio Margarito and claimed the vacant WBC Super Welterweight boxing championship.

November 23 Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Vicente Romano III officially resigned his post, as a result of a controversial tourism promotion campaign called "Pilipinas Kay Ganda".[5]

November 30 Former policeman Gerardo Biong, convicted in the Vizconde massacre case, is freed after 15 years of imprisonment. Biong was found guilty of burning bedsheets and tampering with other evidence in the crime.[6]

[edit]December

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the new peso bills have special security features and quality material.[7]However, several errors have been discovered on the banknotes and have become the subject of ridicule by critics.[8]

December 1 Hundreds of kuliglig drivers launched protests against a Manila City ordinance banning them from major thoroughfares. The motorcade started from Plaza Lawton to the SC in Padre Faura in Manila and paralyzed traffic in major portions of the city.[9]

December 4 Nonito Donaire won against Wladimir Sidorenko via knockout in the fourth round to win the vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title.[10]

December 6

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) created a tracker team to hunt down Senator Panfilo Lacson. The team was composed of members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).[11]

The Philippines national football team defeated Vietnam by the score of 2-0 in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, in what is considered one of the biggest upsets ever recorded in the regional tournament.[12]

December 7 The Supreme Court (SC) declared as "unconstitutional" Executive Order No. 1, creating the Truth Commission. The Philippine Truth Commission was created by President Benigno Aquino III and tasked to investigate cases of graft and corruption during the Arroyo administration.[13]

December 10 President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered the release of "Morong 43" (43 health workers arrested as suspected communist rebels in February 2010), saying their rights were violated.[14][15]

December 14 Hubert Webb and six other convicted in the Vizconde massacre case were acquitted by the Supreme Court, based primarily on inconsistent testimonies of witness Jessica Alfaro during trial.[16][17]

December 16 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines) announced the release of new peso bills and presented their new design.[18]

December 19 A fire in a lodging house in Tuguegarao City killed 15 people and injured 14 others.[19][20]

December 20 After 7 years in detention, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was released from jail.[21][22]

December 27 President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the P1.645-trillion national budget for 2011.[23][24]

[edit]Television

ational holidaysHolidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays". January 1: New Year's Day February 22: 1986 EDSA Revolution April 1: Holy Thursday April 2: Good Friday April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) May 1: Labor Day May 10: Election Day June 12: Independence Day November 1: All Saints Day November 30: Bonifacio Day December 25: Christmas December 30: Rizal Day December 31: New Year's Eve

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." [edit]Births none [edit]Deaths January 6: Mila Ocampo, 68, former actress and mother of Snooky Serna (born 1941) January 19: Cerge Remonde, 51, former Press Secretary (born 1958) February 14: Josie Lichauco, 75, former DOTC Secretary (born 1934) February 26: Oscar Obligacion, 86,

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