2001 in the Philippines
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2001 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2001.
Incumbents[edit]
- President
- Joseph Estrada (LAMMP) (until January 20)
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas) (starting January 20)
- Vice President
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas) (until January 20)
- Teofisto Guingona (Lakas) (starting February 7)
- Senate President:
- Aquilino Pimentel (until June 30)
- Franklin Drilon (starting June 30)
- House Speaker:
- Arnulfo Fuentabella (until January 24)
- Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (January 24-June 30)
- Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. (starting July 23)
- Chief Justice: Hilario Davide, Jr.
- Philippine Congress
- 11th Congress of the Philippines (until June 8)
- 12th Congress of the Philippines (starting July 23)
Events[edit]
January[edit]
- January 12 – The cityhood of Valencia, Bukidnon is ratified in a plebiscite for Republic Act 8985, which was approved on December 5, 2000.[1]
- January 16 – After 11 senators voted not to open an envelope containing potentially incriminating documents against President Estrada, the prosecutors walk out.
- January 17 – 20 – Second EDSA Revolution. Millions of people march in the streets of EDSA for a peaceful protest against President Estrada for being accused of plunder.
- January 20:
- Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo takes the oath of office as the 14th president of the Philippines. She is considered as the second female president after Corazon Aquino.
- Estrada steps down as the 13th President of the Philippines from his office at Malacañang Palace.
- January 22 – Vigan becomes a city in the province of Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 8988 which was approved on December 27, 2000.[2]
February[edit]
- February 3 – San Fernando becomes a city in the province of Pampanga through ratification of Republic Act 8990 which was approved on January 26.
- February 22 - Zamboanga Sibugay became a province in the region of Zamboanga Peninsula through ratification of Republic Act 8973 which was approved on November 7, 2000.
March[edit]
- March 10 – Tanauan becomes a city in the province of Batangas through ratification of Republic Act 9005 which was approved on February 2.
- March 24
- March 28
- Alaminos becomes a city in the province of Pangasinan through ratification of Republic Act 9025 which was approved on March 5.[4]
- Candon becomes a city in the province of Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 9018 which was approved on March 5.[5]
- March 30 – The cityhood of Cauayan, Isabela is ratified in a plebiscite for Republic Act 9017, which has approved on Feb. 28.[6]
- March 31
- Escalante becomes a city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9014 which was approved on February 28.
- Himamaylan becomes a city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9028 which was approved on March 5.
- Panabo becomes a city in the province of Davao del Norte through ratification of Republic Act 9015 which was approved on February 28.
- Sipalay becomes a city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9027 which was approved on March 5.
April[edit]
- April 21
- April 25
- Estrada is arrested in San Juan following a protest by his supporters and detained at Camp Crame.
- Isabela becomes a city in the province of Basilan through ratification of Republic Act 9023 which was approved on March 5.
May[edit]
- May 1 – Estrada supporters attack Malacañang Palace following a riot, killing many and several others were rounded up by the police.
- May 14 – Legislative and local elections are held nationwide.
- May 27 – Twenty tourists are abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists from a popular island resort in Palawan and later taken hostage; some of them are killed; crisis lasts about 12 months.[9]
August[edit]
- August 2 – ASG members attack a predominantly Christian village in Lamitan, Basilan, with 11 of 32 kidnapped villagers were killed.
- August 18 – A fire swept through the Manor Hotel in Quezon City and killed at least 68 people.[10][11]
- August 25 – Gapan becomes a city in the province of Nueva Ecija through ratification of Republic Act 9022 which was approved on March 5.[12]
November[edit]
- November 17 – New People's Army guerrillas ambush an Army Special Forces platoon in Cateel, Davao Oriental; 18 government troopers and 10 NPA rebels are killed.[13]
Holidays[edit]
As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.[14] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- April 12 – Maundy Thursday
- April 13 – Good Friday
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 26 – National Heroes Day
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- December 31 – Last Day of the Year
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."
Business and economy[edit]
- September – Digital Mobile Philippines launches Sun Cellular to provide wireless public and private telecommunications services.[15]
Sports[edit]
- March 30–April 1 – The Philippines hosts the 2001 Asian Beach Volleyball Championship.
- May 18 – The San Miguel Beermen captures their 16th PBA title, winning their finals series against the Barangay Ginebra Kings in game 6 of the 2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup.
- August 24 – Batang Red Bull Thunder wins the Commissioner's Cup title in only their second season and fifth conference. The Thunder defeats San Miguel Beermen in Game Six for a 4–2 series victory.
- September 8–17 – The country's athletes compete in the 2001 Southeast Asian Games which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- December 16 – The Sta. Lucia Realtors captures its first-ever PBA title after 8 years of participation in the league, winning over defending champions San Miguel Beermen in six games.
Television[edit]
Births[edit]
- January 6
- Cassy Legaspi, actress
- Mavy Legaspi, actor
- January 27 - Aiah Arceta, member of Bini
- February 5 – Juan Karlos Labajo, singer
- February 13
- Jelay Pilones, housemate
- Carl Tamayo, basketball player
- February 15 – Angeli Nicole Sanoy, actress
- March 6 – Rere Madrid, actress
- March 28 – Missy Quino, actress and housemate
- April 22 – Kevin Quiambao, basketball player
- April 27 – Akira Morishita, actor, singer, and member of BGYO
- April 29 – Faith Da Silva, actress
- May 24 – Darren Espanto, singer
- August 3 – Agnes "Angeli" Khang, Filipino-Korean actress and former model
- August 16 – Lianne Valentin, actress
- August 23 – Zaijian Jaranilla, actor
- August 30 – Christine Bermas, actress and singer
- September 14 - Colet Vergara, member of Bini
- October 18 – Rans Rifol, former member of MNL48
- October 31 – Amy Nobleza, singer and actress
- November 5 – Atasha Muhlach, media personality
- Andres Muhlach, media personality
- November 7 – Grae Fernandez, actor
- December 6 – Zack Tabudlo, singer and songwriter
- December 14 – Alyssa Solomon, volleyball player
- December 19 – Mika Gorospe, singer
Deaths[edit]
- March 10 – Arturo Alcaraz, volcanologist (b. 1916)
- March 13 – Encarnacion Alzona, historian, educator and suffragist. (b. 1895)
- August 19 – Felicisimo Fajardo, Olympic basketball player (b. 1915)
- October 3 – Alfie Almario, basketball player (b. 1963)
- October 12 – Eddie Rodriguez, film director (b. 1932)
- November 7 – Nida Blanca, actress (b. 1936)
- November 8 – Valentin Eduque, basketball coach and player (b. 1927)
- November 23 – Maria Teresa Carlson, actress (b. 1963)
References[edit]
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- ^ "HISTORY". LIGAO CITY | Official Website of the City Government of Ligao. Archived from the original on June 9, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "Local History". Welcome to City of Alaminos Pangasinan - Philippines. Archived from the original on September 3, 2002. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "BRIEF HISTORY". CANDON CITY | "We can do it Candon". Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "Historical development of the Province of Isabela" (PDF) Province of Isabela. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "CITYHOOD OF CALAMBA". calambacity.gov.ph - Home. Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "HISTORY". Malabon City. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "More Massacres in Mindanao than other parts of the country". The Manila Times (via PressReader). December 13, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "QC hotel fire kills 75". The Philippine Star. August 19, 2001. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2001.
- ^ Mayuga, Jonathan (March 21, 2018). "Tragedy of fires: Death and destruction in the Philippines". BusinessMirror.
- ^ "History of Gapan City". Gapan City Nueva Ecija. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "18 soldiers, 10 NPAs die in Davao ambush" Philstar.com. 11-19-2001. Retrieved 02-28-2022.
- ^ "Executive Order No. 292 [BOOK I/Chapter 7-Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days]". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. July 25, 1987. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "About Us". Sun Cellular. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
