2019 in the Philippines
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2019 in the Philippines details events of note that have occurred, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in the year 2019.
Incumbents
- President: Rodrigo R. Duterte (PDP–Laban)
- Vice President: Leni G. Robredo (Liberal)
- Congress (17th, ended June 4):
- Senate President: Vicente Sotto III (NPC)
- House Speaker: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (PDP–Laban), until June 30
- Congress (18th, convened July 22):
- Senate President: Vicente Sotto III (NPC)
- House Speaker: Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista), elected July 22
- Chief Justice: Lucas Bersamin
Events
January
- January 8 – Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC Phil) files for corporate rehabilitation after it declared bankruptcy; the biggest ever bankruptcy in the Philippines surpassing the more than $386 million financial losses in the country related to the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy of 2008. HHIC defaulted its $412 million loan credited to five local banking firms.[1]
- January 21 – A plebiscite takes place with the majority of voters deciding to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law paving way to the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and abolition of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.[2] Cotabato City also votes to join the new autonomous region while in Isabela City in Basilan rejects its inclusion to the region.[citation needed]
- January 27 – At least 20 people are killed while 111 are injured as explosions rocked the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu.[3][4][5][6][excessive citations]
- January 27 – The cleanup and rehabilitation of the Manila Bay commences with thousands of volunteers and government workers participating.[7]
- January 30 – An explosion occurs at a mosque in Zamboanga City that killed two people and injured at least four others.[8][9][10]
February
- February 2 – Five soldiers are killed while five others were wounded in an armed clash between government troops and suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Patikul, Sulu.[11][12]
- February 6 – The second round of the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite is held with voters in 67 barangays in North Cotabato and 6 towns in Lanao del Norte deciding if they are in favor of their localities joining the proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.[citation needed]
- February 13 – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for cyber libel upon orders from Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46.[13] She posted bail the next day. Ressa claimed that her right to due process was violated, since she was not informed of the complaint against her. She also described her arrest as an "abuse of power" and "weaponization of the law".[14] Ressa's arrest was condemned by journalists, organizations, and influential figures from the Philippines and abroad, describing it as an attack on press freedom.[15][16][17] Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo denied that the government was trying to silence press freedom.[18] President Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly labeled Rappler as "fake news" as he perceived the online news site to be too critical of his administration.[19][20] However, the libel complaint was actually filed by businessman Wilfredo Keng regarding a Rappler article published in May 2012 (updated in February 2014) where Keng was alleged to have lent a vehicle to Chief Justice Renato Corona, who was undergoing an impeachment trial at the time. The article also linked Keng to human trafficking and drug smuggling.[21]
- February 26 – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region is formally established and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority is constituted.[citation needed]
March
- Since March 6 – Numerous areas across Metro Manila, estimated to be 52,000 households by Manila Water, experience water scarcity. Manila Water COO Geodino Carpio cited the delay of water infrastructure projects, such as the constructions of a wastewater treatment plant in Cardona, Rizal and the Kaliwa Dam in Tanay, Rizal, for the issue. Manila Water also noted the critically low levels of the La Mesa Dam, its lowest level in 12 years, which the company relies on as their emergency supply of water source.[22]
- March 11 – Christine Silawan, a 16-year-old high school student and church collector, is found dead in a vacant lot in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.[23] Half of her face was skinned to the skull and her body had multiple stab wounds. She was also naked from the waist down and possibly raped.[24] An autopsy also revealed that her tongue, trachea, esophagus, parts of her neck, and her right ear were missing.[25] The killing has elicited controversy and political debate over the proposed reinstatement of death penalty as a punishment for heinous crimes.[26][27][28]
- March 15 – Former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario file a case in the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese government officials for alleged crimes against humanity. The complaint cited environmental damage in the West Philippine Sea due to land reclamation, occupation of islands, and destructive fishing activities conducted by China. The communication was delivered to the ICC two days before the Philippines' ICC withdrawal became effective.[29][30][31]
- March 17 – The Philippines formally withdraws from the International Criminal Court after the country's withdrawal notification was received by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the same day last year. The court earlier launched a preliminary investigation whether it has jurisdiction to tackle on allegations of state-sanctioned human rights violations in the Philippine Drug War.[32][33][34]
- March 29 – Rappler CEO and journalist Maria Ressa is arrested for allegedly violating the Anti-Dummy Law, which prohibits foreigners from intervening in the management and operation of a Filipino media company. She was released the same day after posting bail.[35][36][37] The charge is based on Rappler's issuance of Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs) to the American company Omidyar Network in 2015.[35][36][38] Ressa described her arrest as an attack on press freedom, accusing the Philippine government of being "intolerant of journalists".[37] Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo responded, saying: "press freedom has nothing to do with the charges… She's charged of a crime and there is a determination of probable cause hence a warrant of arrest has been issued… She cannot be always using the freedom of the press as an excuse to attack the administration."[39]
- March 30 — Fourteen people were killed during the police operations across Negros Oriental. Human rights and farmer groups condemned the incident, whom they said that these people were killed were merely the farmers and tricycle drivers.[40][41]
April
- April 3 – The first of the series of video, known as "Bikoy videos" was uploaded on YouTube by the account named "Totoong Narcolist", accusing the Duterte family, as well as former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go, of involving in the illegal drug trade.[42][43][44] Rodel Jayme is arrested on April 30 by the NBI for sharing "Bikoy" videos accusing President Rodrigo Duterte and his family of their involvement in the illegal drug trade.[45]
- April 22
- April 23 – A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Visayas with the epicenter at San Julian, Eastern Samar less than 24 hours after the Luzon earthquake.[49]
May
- May 6 – A man Peter Joemel Advincula claimed to be "Bikoy", a hooded-figure in the video, reveals himself to the public where he asked for legal assistance. Advincula also denied the links of any political position.[50][51] In May 23, Advincula surrenders to the Camp Crame, where he retracted the statement by claiming to the public that the videos were "orchestrated" by LP and Senator Trillanes. He also said that he is vowed to received ₱500,000 in exchange of being there in the video.[52]
- May 13 – Philippine general elections. Voters elect new members of the House of Representatives as well as elect 12 members of the Senate to join the 12 winners of the 2016 Senate elections.
- May 21 – Former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales is denied entry into Hong Kong due to her "security threat". Though the Hong Kong did not explain the cause, the Malacañang stated that it was a retaliation of Chinese government against Carpio-Morales for filing an ICC criminal case against Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials over the China's land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea.[53][54]
- May 23 – Advincula surrenders to the Camp Crame, where he retracted the statement by claiming to the public that the videos were "orchestrated" by LP and Senator Trillanes. He also said that he is vowed to received ₱500,000 in exchange of being there in the video.[55]
- May 31 – Broadcaster Erwin Tulfo makes an on-air tirade against Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista "for allegedly refusing to grant an interview."[56]
June
- June 8 – Religious corporation Kapa-Community Ministry International was shut down by the authorities under the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte over the allegations of Ponzi scheme.[57][58][59]
- June 9 – A fishing boat F/B Gem-Ver sinks at Reed Bank in the West Philippine Sea after being collided by the Chinese vessel.[60][61][62]
- June 27 – Several opposition groups began to file the impeachment complaints against Rodrigo Duterte due to Reed Bank incident and his subsequent policy of "allowing China to fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea."[63]
July
- July 11 – A resolution initiated by Iceland was adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council calling for an investigation on the human rights situation in the Philippines including deaths linked to President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign against drugs in the country.[64]
- July 13 – Father Gerard Francisco Timoner III from Daet, Camarines Norte is elected the Master of the Order of Preachers, the head of the Dominican Order, for a nine-year term. Timoner is the first Filipino, as well as the first Asian, to be elected as such.[65]
- July 18 – A series of killings began to occurred in Negros Oriental when four police officers were killed by the suspected communists groups.[66][67][68]
- July 22 – President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA)[69]
- July 27 – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Batanes, Philippines. It was preceded by a 5.4 magnitude foreshock. Nine people were killed by the combined effects of the earthquakes.[70]
August
Scheduled events
Unknown
- TBA – The Peace Talks between the Government and the Moro National Liberation Front will be re-opened.[71][72]
Holidays
On August 16, 2018, the government announced at least 18 Philippine holidays for 2019 as declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 555, series of 2018.[73] Note that in the list, holidays in italics are "special non-working holidays," those in bold are "regular holidays," and those in non-italics and non-bold are "special holidays for schools."[74]
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- January 23 – First Philippine Republic Day[75]
- February 5 – Chinese New Year
- February 25 – 1986 EDSA Revolution
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- April 18 – Maundy Thursday
- April 19 – Good Friday
- April 20 – Black Saturday
- May 1 – Labor Day
- May 13 – Election Day
- June 5 – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan)
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 12 – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
- August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
- August 26 – National Heroes Day
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- November 2 – Special non-working holiday
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- December 24 – Special non-working holiday
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- December 31 – Last day of the year (in observance of New Year's celebrations)
Health
- February 6 – A major measles outbreak, exacerbated by the effects of the Dengvaxia controversy on vaccination, is declared on Metro Manila and Central Luzon.[76]
Sports
- January 7 – 16, Football – The Philippines makes their first-ever appearance in the AFC Asian Cup. The national team fails to advance past beyond the group stage in the edition of the tournament hosted in the United Arab Emirates.[77]
- January 19, Boxing – Manny Pacquiao wins via unanimous decision against American boxer Adrien Broner to retain WBA welterweight title. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- April 13, Diving – El Nido, Palawan hosts the 11th season of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, the first time the country as hosts.[78]
- July 7 – July 12, Floorball – The 2019 Men's Asia-Oceania Floorball Cup was held in Biñan, Laguna with Singapore clinching the title. The Philippines, the hosts, finished third.
- July 20 Boxing – Manny Pacquiao wins via split decision against American boxer Keith Thurman to claim the WBA super welterweight title. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Scheduled events
- August 31 - September 15, Basketball - The Philippines men's national basketball team will participate in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China. The national team is grouped in Group D with Angola, Italy, and Serbia.
- November 30 – December 11, Multi-sport – The Philippines will host the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Most of the games' events will be hosted in Central Luzon.[79]
Entertainment and culture
- January 26 – Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental Karen Gallman won the Miss Intercontinental pageant held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. It was the first time the Philippines won in the pageant.[80]
- February 24 – The coronation event of the Mister International 2019 pageant takes place at the One Esplanade, in Pasay. for the second time that the Philippines hosted the event. Trịnh Văn Bảo of Vietnam was crowned as Mister International 2019
- May 8 – The First coronation event of the Miss Teen Philippines 2019 pageant takes place at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. Cagayan de Oro student Nikki De Moura won the Miss Teen Philippines pageant [81]
- June 9 – Gazini Ganados, from Talisay City, Cebu, was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2019 during the coronation night of the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[citation needed]
- July 10 – Janelle Tee, was crowned as Miss Earth Philippines 2019 during the coronation night at The Cove, Okada Manila, Paranaque City
Scheduled events
- August 23 – The coronation event of the Mister World 2019 pageant will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It will be the first time that the Philippines will host the event.[82]
Deaths
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- January 4 – Homobono Cezar, (b. 1948), former Representative of Misamis Oriental[83]
- January 6 – George Hofer (b. 1938), former Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay[citation needed]
- January 7 – Carmencita Reyes, (b. 1931), Governor of Marinduque[84]
- January 11 – Angelo Constantino, (b. 1970), bowler[85]
- January 12 – Nes Pamilar, (b. 1966), volleyball head coach.[86]
- January 16 – Brian Velasco, (b. 1977), drummer (Razorback).[87]
- January 19 – Henry Sy, (b. 1924), business magnate (SM Prime)[88]
- January 20 – Leonardo Quisumbing, (b.1939), former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines[89]
- January 28 – Pepe Smith, (b. 1947), drummer and guitarist (Juan de la Cruz Band).[90]
- February 9 – Bentong, (b. 1964), actor and comedian [91]
- February 11 – Armida Siguion-Reyna, (b. 1930), actress, singer and television host.[92]
- February 20 – Francisco Mañosa, (b. 1931), architect and National Artist of the Philippines.[93]
- February 23:
- Nestor Espenilla Jr., (b. 1958), banker and Governor of the Bangko Sentral (2017–2019).[94]
- Kristoffer King, (b. 1982), indie film actor[95]
- March 5 – Annie Brazil, (born Justiniana Bulawin, 1933), jazz singer.[96]
- March 8 - Boyong Baytion,(b.1953), comedian and assistant director
- March 9 – Chokoleit, (b. 1970), TV host, actor, and comedian[97]
- March 13
- Ghazali Jaafar, (b. 1943), Vice chairman of Moro Islamic Liberation Front[98]
- Maria "Bulaklak" Ausnte, (b.1989),former Correspondent
- March 18 - Augusto Victa,(b 1931), Former TV and radio drama actor.
- April 1 - Joseph Ubalde, (b. 1989) Former News5 weather anchor; and contributor and researcher of VERA Files [99][100]
- April 9 - Emmanuel Tangkion, (b.1971), former PBA referee
- April 11 - Rafael Poliquit, (b. 1988), marathoner
- April 16 - Jose Mari Gonzales, (b. 1938), actor and politician.[101]
- April 19 – Rodolfo Severino Jr., (b. 1936) former Secretary-General of the ASEAN (1998–2002), and ambassador to Malaysia (1989–1992) [102]
- April 25 - Levy P. Laus, (b. 1950) CEO of Laus Group Company [103]
- April 28 – Fred Espinoza, (b. 1928) reporter and columnist.[104]
- May 4 – Prospero Nograles, (b. 1947) politician, member (2001–2010) and Speaker of the House of Representatives (2008–2010).[105]
- May 7:
- Karina Constantino David, (b. 1946) political activist and public servant.[106]
- Vicente Emano, (b. 1943) politician, Former Governor of Misamis Oriental (1988–1998) and Mayor of Cagayan de Oro (1998–2007, 2010–2013).[107]
- Joel Virador, (b. 1967) politician, member of the House of Representatives (2003–2007).[108]
- May 9 — Abul Khayr Alonto, (b. 1945) former chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (since 2016).[109]
- May 19 — Susan Papa, (b. 1954) Filipino swimmer.[110]
- May 23 — Jojo A. Robles, (b. 1962) journalist and former editor-in-chief of Manila Standard.[111]
- May 31 - Gary Lising, (b 1942) former comedian.
- June 20:
- June 21 - April Love Jordan, (b. 1988) Miss World PH 2012 3rd Princess[115]
- June 30 - Miguel Bonalos, (b.1999) former basketball player
- July 1 - Renato Lumawag, (b. 1944) veteran photojournalist.[116]
- July 21 — Claro Pellosis, (b. 1960) Olympic sprinter [117]
See also
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