2009 in the Philippines explained
2009 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2009.
Incumbents
Events
January
- January 5
- Criminal charges are 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.[1]
- Three Red Cross officials, Swiss Andreas Notter, Filipino Mary Jane Lacaba and Italian Eugenio Vagni are kidnapped. Andreas Notter and Mary Jane Lacaba were released four months later.[2] Eugenio Vagni was released six months later on July 12.[3]
- 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[4]
- 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.[5]
- January 14 - Former Batangas governor Antonio Leviste, formerly married to Senator Loren Legarda, is found guilty of homicide by a Makati trial court in connection with the 2007 shooting death of his long-time aide Rafael de las Alas.[6]
- January 15 - As a result of the implementation of Republic Act 9511 one month earlier on December 1, 2008, privately-owned National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) took over the Philippine power grid from government-owned National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) which officially started NGCP to operate, manage, and maintain the country's power grid and its related facilities and assets, privatized the operations, maintenance, and management of the grid, and started the 25-year concession period and franchise and renewable for another 25 years with a total of 50 years.[7] [8] [9]
May
June
- June 22 - First death caused by H1N1 is confirmed in the Philippines and also first death in Asia.
August
September
October
November
December
- December 4 - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo officially places Maguindanao under a state of martial law.[18] The declaration, also suspended the writ of habeas corpus in the province.[19]
- December 10 - 18 hostages are released after at least 65 people are kidnapped by gunmen in Agusan del Sur.[20] [21]
- December 12 - President Arroyo lifts martial law in Maguindanao.[22] [23]
- December 22 - The Supreme Court reverses its ruling dated November 18, 2008 on the cityhood laws of the municipalities of Baybay, Leyte; Bogo, Cebu; Catbalogan, Samar; Tandag, Surigao del Sur; Lamitan, Basilan; Borongan, Eastern Samar; Tayabas, Quezon; Tabuk, Kalinga; Bayugan, Agusan del Sur; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Mati, Davao Oriental; Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte; El Salvador, Misamis Oriental; Carcar, Cebu and Naga, Cebu. Their respective cityhood status is effectively restored.
Holidays
See main article: Public holidays in the Philippines. On November 13, 2002, Republic Act No. 9177 declares Eidul Fitr as a regular holiday.[24] The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was proclaimed since 2002 as a special non-working holiday.[25] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."
Entertainment and culture
Concerts
Sports
- February 11, Basketball – The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters wins defeating the Alaska Aces 93–89 to win the 2008-09 PBA Philippine Cup Finals
- May 2, Boxing – Manny Pacquiao stops Ricky Hatton after two brutal rounds in a fight billed as "The Battle of East and West" in Las Vegas. During the 1st round, Pacquiao knocked down Hatton twice. In the 2nd round, Pacquiao continued to rain Hatton with furious combinations, eventually knocking him out with a thunderous left hook. For his win, Pacquiao took the IBO and The Ring light welterweight titles. The fight was named the knockout of the year.
- July 17, Basketball – The San Miguel Beermen wins defeating the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings 90–79 to win the 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals.
- October 8, Basketball – The Ateneo Blue Eagles wins defeating the UE Red Warriors 2–1 in their final series to win their fifth men's title in the UAAP Championships.
- October 26, Basketball – The San Sebastian Stags wins defeating the San Beda Red Lions with a score of 76–61, winning the NCAA Championships.
- November 14, Boxing – Manny Pacquiao defeats Miguel Cotto by a technical knockout with 2:05 left in the fight to become the only boxer to win a world title in seven different weight divisions. As well as to win Cotto's WBO welterweight title and the inaugural WBC Diamond Belt.
- December 9–18, 2009 Southeast Asian Games – The Philippine Team Placed fifth place
Births
Deaths
- March 6 – Francis Magalona, 44, actor, TV host, photographer, rapper, father of Maxene, Frank, Saab and Elmo Magalona and distant cousin of Cacai and Regine Velasquez (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 11 – Tita Muñoz, film actress (born 1926/1927)
- April 27 – Paraluman, 85, film actress (born 1923)
- April 28 – Lota Delgado, 90, actress (born 1918)
- 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 2 – Vitaliano Agan, 74, former Mayor of Zamboanga City (born 1935)
- October 10 – Rodrigo del Rosario, 92, Filipino Olympic weightlifter. (born 1917)
- October 25 – Billy Bibit, 59, Filipino soldier and coup d'état leader, complications from a stroke. (born 1950)
- November 18 – Amelia Gordon, former mayor of Olongapo City, mother of Senator Richard Gordon (born 1920)
- November 19 – Johnny Delgado, 61, former actor and writer (born 1948)
- November 21 – Bernard Bonnin, 71, former actor (born 1938)
Notes and References
- News: Jon Ibanez . Pangandaman kin face child abuse, injury raps over golf 'brawl' . ABS-CBN News. 2009-01-05 . 2009-01-05 .
- News: Inquirer.Net . Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 19, 2009 . April 3, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121012005649/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090419-200132/Swiss-hostage-walks-free . October 12, 2012 .
- Web site: www.icrc.com . icrc.com . July 12, 2009 . April 3, 2012.
- News: Bomb blasts cut power to Mindanao areas . 2009-01-10 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Ryan Rosauro & Richel Umel . 2009-01-10 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20090210110841/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20090110-182573/Bomb-blasts-cut-power-to-Mindanao-areas . 2009-02-10 .
- News: Prosecutors in Bribe Probe Take Leave . 2009-01-12 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Tetch Torres . 2009-01-12 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20090528002647/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090112-182844/Prosecutors-in-bribe-probe-take-leave . 2009-05-28 .
- News: Ex-Batangas gov guilty of homicide . 2009-01-14 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Allison Lopez & Tetch Torres . 2009-01-14 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20090131131620/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090114-183246/Ex-Batangas-gov-guilty-of-homicide . 2009-01-31 .
- Web site: TransCo. transco.ph. June 23, 2019. September 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220924000732/https://www.transco.ph/about#22688. dead.
- Web site: Corporate Profile - National Grid Corporation of the Philippines: History. ngcp.ph. December 28, 2020.
- Web site: NGCP - National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. February 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160218054206/http://ngcp.ph/corporate.asp. June 23, 2019. February 18, 2016.
- Web site: Philippines hit by Typhoon "Kiko" (Morakot), dozens killed - Wikinews, the free news source. en.wikinews.org. 2017-01-09.
- Web site: Nine people die after Philippine ferry sinks - Wikinews, the free news source. en.wikinews.org. 2017-01-09.
- Web site: Accident description . Aviation safety network . October 18, 2009.
- News: Son of Palace exec killed in QC shooting incident. GMA News. 19 November 2009. 24 November 2015.
- News: Fugitive Jason Ivler captured after shootout with NBI team. GMA News. 19 November 2015. 24 November 2015.
- News: Jason Ivler found guilty of murder, sentenced to spend at least 30 years in jail. CNN Philippines. 23 November 2015. 24 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151124222026/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/11/24/Jason-Ivler-guilty-of-murder-Renato-Victor-Ebarle-Jr-reclusion-perpetua-road-rage.html. dead.
- News: Tricia Escobedo and Maria Ressa . Death toll rises in Philippines massacre . https://web.archive.org/web/20091128014554/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-11/25/content_12538179.htm . dead . November 28, 2009 . CNN News . 2009-11-25 . 2009-11-25 .
- Web site: BBC News - Philippines 'poll-related' deaths reach 57. news.bbc.co.uk. 2017-01-09.
- News: Arroyo declares martial law in Maguindanao province. GMA News Online. 2017-01-09.
- News: Martial law declared in Maguindanao . Lira Dalangin-Fernandez . Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2017-01-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091207090214/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091205-240233/Martial-law-declared-in-Maguindanao . 2009-12-07 .
- Kwok, Abigail 18 hostages freed, 2 escape in Agusan kidnapping 2009-12-10 Philippine Daily Inquirer
- http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/12/10/philippines.kidnapping/ Convoy ambushed near Philippine massacre site
- Serrano, Ben (2009-12-14), "All Agusan hostages released", The Philippine Star. Quote: "President Arroyo lifted martial law over Maguindanao on Saturday after eight days of emergency rule triggered by the massacre last month of 57 people in the province."
- https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g1F3rK2Tld9m648edA-eshNZBSogD9CHQEEG0 Philippines lifts martial law in southern province
- Web site: November 13, 2002. AN ACT DECLARING THE FIRST DAY OF SHAWWAL, THE TENTH MONTH OF THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR, A NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF EIDUL FITR, AND THE TENTH DAY OF ZHUL HIJJA, THE TWELFTH MONTH OF THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR, A REGIONAL HOLIDAY IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM) FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF EIDUL ADHA, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26, CHAPTER 7 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. live. February 22, 2022. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. https://web.archive.org/web/20171001023309/http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph:80/2002/11/13/republic-act-no-9177/ . 2017-10-01 .
- Web site: Vega. Kristoffer Vincenzo. February 25, 2021. The EDSA People Power Revolution: Why do we celebrate it as a Holiday?. live. February 22, 2022. sprout.ph Blog. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226130655/https://sprout.ph/blog/edsa-people-power-revolution/ . 2021-02-26 .
- https://archive.today/20130104160038/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=525973 Pinoy named CNN 'Hero of the Year'
- Web site: Acar. Aedrianne. New 'EB' Dabarkads Carren Eistrup celebrates 14th birthday. GMANetwork.com. February 5, 2023. May 23, 2023.