2024 in the Philippines
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2024 in the Philippines details notable events that have occurred, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in 2024.
Incumbents[edit]
- President: Bongbong Marcos (PFP)
- Vice President: Sara Duterte (Independent)
- Congress (19th):
- Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo
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Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.
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Sara
Duterte
Duterte
Juan Miguel
Zubiri
Zubiri
Ferdinand Martin
Romualdez
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Alexander
Gesmundo
Gesmundo
Events[edit]
January[edit]
- January 1 – Transition period for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program begins. Non-consolidated PUVs, whose operation has been extended for a month, will be prohibited from operating in the country after January 31.[1]
- January 2–5 – A massive power outage caused by the tripping of multiple power plants in Panay, occurs in the entire Western Visayas.[2]
- January 4 – PIRMA, the group behind the charter change campaign, solicits signatures in exchange for ₱100 through the People's Initiative.[3][4]
- January 5 – President Marcos signs into law Republic Act No. 11976, allowing digitalization for simplified tax compliance.[5]
- January 10 – The Sandiganbayan dismisses the ill-gotten wealth case against ten members of the Nieto group, alleged associates of former president Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos involving the Eastern Telecommunications Philippines shares, citing lack of evidence.[6]
- January 15 – Full implementation of Anti-Terrorism Act (RA No. 11479), whose procedural rules had been approved by the Supreme Court through an en banc resolution on December 5, 2023, begins.[7]
Predicted and scheduled events[edit]
- January 29 – The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines will officially designate the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, as a national shrine.[8]
- March – The first-ever solar-powered podcar transport system in Southeast Asia will start its operations in Ilagan, Isabela.[9]
- July – The Senate will hold its first session at the New Senate Building in Taguig.[10]
TBD[edit]
- The Department of Public Works and Highways will begin the construction of the Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge funded by the Asian Development Bank. It is expected to be completed by December 2029.[11][12]
- The status of the city of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, as a highly urbanized city will be determined, pending a plebiscite in accordance with Proclamation No. 1247.[13]
- A plebiscite for the creation of eight municipalities in the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro, all located in Cotabato, will be held.[14] On August 16, 2023, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority unanimously approved eight laws organizing the barangays into new municipalities.[15]
- The country's television industry will switch off its analog broadcast and fully migrate to digital TV.[16]
Holidays[edit]
On October 13, 2023, the national government released through Proclamation No. 368, series of 2023 dated October 11, 2023 declaring the regular, national, special, and additional special days. The EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary is dropped from the list of special non-working holidays.[17]
Regular holidays[edit]
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- March 28 – Maundy Thursday
- March 29 – Good Friday
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 26 – National Heroes Day
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- TBD – Eid'l Fitr
National holiday[edit]
- TBD – Eid'l Adha
Special (Non-working) days[edit]
- February 10 – Chinese New Year
- March 30 – Black Saturday
- August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- November 2 – All Souls' Day
- December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- December 24 – Christmas Eve
- December 31 – Last Day of the Year
In addition to these regular and special days, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their localities. These are also "special days."
Business and economy[edit]
Predicted and unscheduled events[edit]
- TBD – Now Telecom will start its commercial launch of 5G mobile and wireless network.[18]
- TBD – The five-year tourism cooperation program between the Philippines and South Korea comes to an end.[19]
Entertainment and culture[edit]
Predicted and scheduled events[edit]
- January 28 – Michelle Arceo will compete at Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 in Bolivia.[20]
- March 9 – Gwendolyne Fourniol will compete at Miss World 2023 in India.[21]
Sports[edit]
Deaths[edit]
January[edit]
- January 2 – Ronald Lunas (b. 1966), bishop of Pagadian[22]
- January 6 – Fernando Capalla (b. 1934), archbishop emeritus of Davao[23]
- January 12 – Hansen Nichols (b. 1983), former contestant of Pinoy Dream Academy[24]
- January 13 – Mario Bautista (b. 1946), columnist[25]
See also[edit]
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Country overviews[edit]
- History of Philippines
- History of modern Philippines
- Outline of Philippines
- Government of Philippines
- Politics of Philippines
- Years in the Philippines
- Timeline of Philippine history
Related timelines for current period[edit]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Citations:
- Sarao, Zacarian (December 14, 2023). "Piston, LTFRB fail to reach agreement on franchise consolidation". Inquirer.net. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Relativo, James (December 28, 2023). "Unconsolidated jeepneys, UV Express 'allowed to operate' until Jan. 31, 2024". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Citations:
- Angelo, Francis Allan; Rafio, Sean (January 3, 2024). "'Welcome Blackout': Western Visayas loses power in New Year". Daily Guardian (Iloilo). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- "NGCP: Panay sub-grid fully restored". CNN Philippines. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Torregoza, Hannah (January 8, 2024). "'Unethical, illegal': Jinggoy slams P100 per signature campaign for Charter Change". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Torres, Sherrie Ann (January 10, 2024). "Group behind pro-Cha-cha ad speaks up: 'We just want public discussion'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Cabico, Gaea Katreena (January 7, 2024). "Marcos signs ease of paying taxes law". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca (January 12, 2024). "Sandiganbayan junks ill-gotten wealth case vs. Marcos 'associates' over telco shares". GMA News Online. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Citations:
- Ayalin, Adrian (January 2, 2024). "CA nod needed by law enforcers to do wiretapping, says SC on new anti-terror rule". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- Nepomuceno, Priam (January 11, 2024). "DOJ exec: Gov't amnesty program won't affect anti-terror law". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Hermoso, Christina (December 14, 2023). "Quiapo Church to be officially declared national shrine in January". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Kinao, Menchie (November 24, 2023). "First solar-powered 'podcar' transport in Southeast Asia to operate in Ilagan, Isabela". Guru Press Cordillera. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Gascon, Melvin (July 21, 2023). "Senate hopes new, P9-B home ready by July 2024". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Patinio, Ferdinand (April 1, 2023). "Actual construction of Bataan-Cavite bridge may start early 2024". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Yu, Lance Spencer (October 13, 2023). "Bataan-Cavite bridge faces higher costs as completion pushed to December 2029". Rappler.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "CONVERSION OF THE CITY OF PAGADIAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR INTO A HIGHLY-URBANIZED CITY" (PDF). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. November 8, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh (August 23, 2023). "Comelec says simultaneous elections, plebiscite for 8 new BARMM towns unlikely". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ de la Cruz, Sheila Mae (August 19, 2023). "BARMM forms 8 towns out of Cotabato villages". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Rita, Joviland (March 30, 2022). "Switching off analog TV by 2023 should continue —Andanar". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS" (PDF). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Ted (January 24, 2023). "NOW Telecom eyes commercial launch of 5G mobile, wireless network by 2024". GMA Network. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ Talavera, Catherine (November 27, 2019). "Philippine boosts tourism ties with South Korea". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ Castillejo, Dyan (January 10, 2024). "Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023 Michelle Arceo departs for the Finals Night". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (October 22, 2023). "Miss World 2023 December finals in limbo?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Pagadian bishop dies after heart bypass". CBCPNews. January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Alipala, Julie (January 6, 2024). "Davao archbishop emeritus Fernando Capalla dies at 89". Inquirer. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (January 14, 2024). "Bugoy Drilon mourns death of 'Pinoy Dream Academy' alum Hansen Nichols". Inquirer. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Iglesias, Iza (January 13, 2024). "Veteran showbiz columnist Mario Bautista writes 30". The Manila Times. Retrieved January 13, 2024.