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

May

June

August

September

October

November

December

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

Births

Deaths

Notes and References

  1. News: Jon Ibanez . Pangandaman kin face child abuse, injury raps over golf 'brawl' . ABS-CBN News. 2009-01-05 . 2009-01-05 .
  2. 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 .
  3. Web site: www.icrc.com . icrc.com . July 12, 2009 . April 3, 2012.
  4. 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 .
  5. 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 .
  6. 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 .
  7. Web site: TransCo. transco.ph. June 23, 2019. September 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220924000732/https://www.transco.ph/about#22688. dead.
  8. Web site: Corporate Profile - National Grid Corporation of the Philippines: History. ngcp.ph. December 28, 2020.
  9. 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.
  10. Web site: Philippines hit by Typhoon "Kiko" (Morakot), dozens killed - Wikinews, the free news source. en.wikinews.org. 2017-01-09.
  11. Web site: Nine people die after Philippine ferry sinks - Wikinews, the free news source. en.wikinews.org. 2017-01-09.
  12. Web site: Accident description . Aviation safety network . October 18, 2009.
  13. News: Son of Palace exec killed in QC shooting incident. GMA News. 19 November 2009. 24 November 2015.
  14. News: Fugitive Jason Ivler captured after shootout with NBI team. GMA News. 19 November 2015. 24 November 2015.
  15. 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.
  16. 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 .
  17. Web site: BBC News - Philippines 'poll-related' deaths reach 57. news.bbc.co.uk. 2017-01-09.
  18. News: Arroyo declares martial law in Maguindanao province. GMA News Online. 2017-01-09.
  19. 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 .
  20. Kwok, Abigail 18 hostages freed, 2 escape in Agusan kidnapping 2009-12-10 Philippine Daily Inquirer
  21. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/12/10/philippines.kidnapping/ Convoy ambushed near Philippine massacre site
  22. 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."
  23. https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g1F3rK2Tld9m648edA-eshNZBSogD9CHQEEG0 Philippines lifts martial law in southern province
  24. 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 .
  25. 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 .
  26. https://archive.today/20130104160038/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=525973 Pinoy named CNN 'Hero of the Year'
  27. Web site: Acar. Aedrianne. New 'EB' Dabarkads Carren Eistrup celebrates 14th birthday. GMANetwork.com. February 5, 2023. May 23, 2023.