2011 in the Philippines explained

2011 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2011.

Incumbents

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

August

September

November

December

Holidays

See main article: Public holidays in the Philippines. On December 11, 2009, Republic Act No. 9849 declared Eidul Adha as a regular holiday.[43] Also amending Executive Order No. 292, also known as The Administrative Code of 1987, the following are regular and special days shall be observed. The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was proclaimed since 2002 as a special nonworking holiday.[44] On February 25, 2004, Republic Act No. 9256 declared every August 21 as a special nonworking holiday to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day.[45] 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."

Concerts

Diamond Eyes Tour live at World Trade Center, Pasay

Super Show 3 live at Araneta Coliseum

Simple Girl live at Teatrino, Greenhills

Toni @ 10 – The 10th Anniversary Celebration live at the Araneta Coliseum

Films

See main article: List of Filipino films of 2011.

List of top films at the Philippine Box-Office chart published by Box Office Mojo.

DateFilmGross
1
2
3 The Green Hornet $626,260
4 The Green Hornet $283,945
5 Bulong $763,790
6 My Valentine Girls $399,950
7 Just Go With It $308,770
8 I Am Number Four $587,026
9
10 The Adjustment Bureau $146,192
11 $404,751
12 Catch Me, I'm in Love $1,227,262
13 Catch Me, I'm in Love $599,631
14 Rio $599,631
15 Rio $458,103
16 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! $507,380
17 Thor $1,397,065
18 Fast Five $1,091,224
19 In The Name of Love $1,098,179
20 $1,463,948
21 Kung Fu Panda 2 $1,958,888
22 $1,645,650
23 $893,119
24 Green Lantern $1,651,953
25 Green Lantern $664,828
26 $4,869,897
27 $2,325,399
28 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 $3,590,647
29 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 $1,635,099
30 $2,103,025

Top-Grossing Filipino films for 2011

FilmGross
1 P120.21M
2 P117.2M
3 P72.31M
4 P67.27M
5 P60M
6 P58.31M
7 P44.73M
ReleasedTitleDirected byCastFilm OutfitGenre
BulongChito S. RoñoVhong Navarro, Angelica PanganibanStar CinemaHorror, Comedy
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibigMarilou Diaz-AbayaJomari Yllana, Ina Feleo, Eddie Garcia, Marvin Agustin, Jaime FabregasStar Cinema, Unitel ProductionsDrama
My Valentine GirlsDominic Zapata, Andoy Ranay, Chris MartinezRichard Gutierrez, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, Eugene Domingo, Rhian Ramos, Jillian WardGMA Filmsromantic comedy
Who's That GirlWenn V. DeramasAnne Curtis, Luis Manzano, Eugene DomingoViva FilmsRomantic comedy
Catch Me, I'm in LoveMae CruzGerald Anderson, Sarah Geronimo, Matteo GuidicelliStar Cinema and VIVA FilmsRomantic comedy
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Tony Y ReyesVic Sotto, Bea Alonzo, Pokwang, Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel ManabatStar Cinema & MZet ProductionsComedy
TumbokTopel LeeCristine Reyes, Carlo AquinoViva FilmsHorror
In the Name of LoveOlivia LamasanAga Muhlach, Angel LocsinStar CinemaRomance, Drama
Forever and a DayCathy Garcia-MolinaSam Milby, KC ConcepcionStar CinemaRomance
Temptation IslandChris MartinezMarian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Rufa Mae Quinto, John LapusRegal Films & GMA FilmsComedy
The Adventures of PurezaSoxie H. TopacioMelai Cantiveros, Jason FranciscoStar Cinema & SineScreenComedy

Sports

Television

See main article: 2011 in Philippine television.

Deaths

Notes and References

  1. News: Alave . Kristine . Death toll in floods, slides in South now 10 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 5, 2011 . January 5, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110106201220/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110105-312581/Death-toll-in-floods-slides-in-South-now-10 . January 6, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  2. News: Evangelista . Katherine . Rains kill 25, displace 400,000 in 7 regions—disaster agency . Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 5, 2011 . January 5, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110106200426/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110105-312654/Rains-kill-25-displace-400000-in-7-regionsdisaster-agency . January 6, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  3. News: Yamsuam . Cathy . SC junks Vizconde appeal . Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 18, 2011 . January 18, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110119205616/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110118-315179/SC-junks-Vizconde-appeal . January 19, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  4. News: Abella . Jerrie . VP Binay backs death penalty revival . GMA News. January 19, 2011 . January 19, 2011.
  5. News: Recuenco . Aaron . Dominguez surrenders . Manila Bulletin. January 23, 2011 . January 23, 2011.
  6. Web site: Beltran . Jill . Murder, carjacking charges filed vs car-theft group . Sun Star . January 23, 2011 . January 23, 2011.
  7. News: Chavez . Chito . Traffic violation led to the arrest of carjack king . Manila Bulletin. February 10, 2011 . February 10, 2011.
  8. News: DZIQ: Another suspected car theft ring leader falls. Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 10, 2011. February 10, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110210083036/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110210-319520/DZIQ-Another-suspected-car-theft-ring-leader-falls. February 10, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  9. News: Death toll from heavy rains climbs to 68 . The Philippine Star. January 23, 2011 . https://archive.today/20120906034217/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=650755&publicationSubCategoryId=200 . dead . September 6, 2012 . January 23, 2011 .
  10. News: Calleja . Nina . First pediatric liver transplant by PH team of doctors . Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 25, 2011 . January 25, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110126095442/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110125-316394/First-pediatric-liver-transplant-by-PH-team-of-doctors . January 26, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  11. News: San Juan . Thelma . UP student 2010 World SuperModel . Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 24, 2011 . January 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110126075640/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110124-316227/UP-student-2010-World-SuperModel . January 26, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  12. News: Mendez . Christina . 'Reyes got P50-M sendoff money' . The Philippine Star. January 28, 2011 . https://archive.today/20120906142343/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=652127&publicationSubCategoryId=63 . dead . September 6, 2012 . January 28, 2011 .
  13. News: Torregoza . Hannah . Ex-budget officer bares 'pabaon' for AFP retirees . Manila Bulletin. January 27, 2011 . January 28, 2011.
  14. News: Balana . Cynthia . Former auditor details money trail . Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 2, 2011 . February 2, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110204125148/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110202-317912/Former-auditor-details-money-trail . February 4, 2011 .
  15. News: Torres . Tetch . Fugitive Lacson cleared for murders of publicist, driver . Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 3, 2011 . February 3, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110206104642/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110203-318244/Fugitive-Lacson-cleared-for-murders-of-publicist-driver . February 6, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  16. Web site: de Santos . Jonathan . Appellate court clears fugitive senator of criminal raps . Sun Star . February 3, 2011 . February 3, 2011.
  17. Web site: Alberto . Thea . Former defense secretary dies of gunshot wound . Yahoo! Philippines . February 8, 2011 . February 8, 2011.
  18. News: Carcamo . Dennis . Ex-AFP chief Reyes commits suicide . The Philippine Star. February 8, 2011 . https://archive.today/20121227183024/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655535&publicationSubCategoryId=63 . dead . December 27, 2012 . February 8, 2011 .
  19. Web site: February 15, 2011. League of Cities v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 176951, February 15, 2011. live. November 17, 2021. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729015546/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2011/02/15/league-of-cities-v-comelec-g-r-no-176951-february-15-2011/ . July 29, 2020 .
  20. Web site: Philippine volcano blast prompts hundreds to flee . Yahoo! News . February 20, 2011 . February 21, 2011.
  21. News: Balana . Cynthia . Congressman Singson gets 18 months for drug trafficking . Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 24, 2011 . February 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110227132807/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20110224-321997/Congressman-Singson-gets-18-months-for-drug-trafficking . February 27, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  22. News: Sanchez . Rowena Joy . Ronald Singson to spend 18 months in prison for drug charge . Manila Bulletin. February 25, 2011 . February 27, 2011.
  23. Web site: Alvarez . Kathrina . Speaker receives Singson's resignation letter . Sun Star . March 1, 2011 . March 1, 2011.
  24. News: Cabacungan . Gil . House votes, 212–46, to impeach Gutierrez . Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 22, 2011 . March 22, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110322210909/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110322-326875/House-votes-212-46-to-impeach-Gutierrez . March 22, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  25. News: Burgonio . TJ . Senate holds Ligots in contempt . Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 25, 2011 . March 25, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110326161538/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110325-327515/Senate-holds-Ligots-in-contempt . March 26, 2011 .
  26. News: Mendez . Christina . www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=669526&publicationSubCategoryId=63 . The Philippine Star. March 25, 2011 . https://archive.today/20120906141315/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=669526&publicationSubCategoryId=63 . dead . September 6, 2012 . March 25, 2011 .
  27. News: Lacson keeps out of sight . Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 27, 2011 . March 27, 2011.
  28. News: Tax evasion charges filed vs Mikey Arroyo, wife . BusinessWorld . April 8, 2011 . April 8, 2011.
  29. News: 3 dead, 22 missing in Compostela Valley landslide . ABS-CBN News . April 22, 2011 . April 23, 2011.
  30. Web site: Storm kills 11 in Philippines. United Press International. September 3, 2011.
  31. News: PNR to resume Bicol Express in Sept.. GMA News. May 9, 2014. July 29, 2014.
  32. Web site: Bicol Express News. "Manila Bicol trips are currently suspended. Please bear with us.". April 29, 2015.
  33. News: Malig . Jojo . Typhoon Pedring lashes Luzon . ABS-CBN News. September 27, 2011 . September 28, 2011.
  34. News: Warrant of arrest served on Arroyo . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Matikas Santos . November 18, 2011 .
  35. News: Former Philippine president Arroyo arrested . Channel NewsAsia . AFP . November 18, 2011 . December 28, 2011 . November 14, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121114034103/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1166278/1/.html . dead .
  36. News: Arroyo now at VMMC . Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 9, 2011 . December 9, 2011.
  37. News: Echeminada. Perseus. 14 killed as plane crashes into slum area. https://archive.today/20130131085029/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=757239&publicationSubCategoryId=63. dead. January 31, 2013. December 14, 2011. The Philippine Star. December 11, 2011.
  38. News: Chief Justice Corona impeached . ABS-CBN News. December 11, 2011 .
  39. News: Calonzo . Andreo . House majority oks impeach case vs Corona for Senate trial . GMA News. December 11, 2011 .
  40. News: Chief Justice Corona impeached . ABS-CBN News. December 11, 2011 .
  41. News: Senate moves to convene as impeachment court . Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 11, 2011 .
  42. Web site: NBC News. December 17, 2011. December 17, 2011. Storms pound Philippines in the thick of night, kill at least 436 .
  43. Web site: December 11, 2009. AN ACT DECLARING THE TENTH DAY OF ZHUL HIJJA, THE TWELFTH MONTH OF THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR, A NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF EIDULADHA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26, CHAPTER 7, BOOK I OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AS AMENDED.. live. February 23, 2022. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. https://web.archive.org/web/20170827203822/http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph:80/2009/12/11/republic-act-no-9849/ . August 27, 2017 .
  44. Web site: Vega. Kristoffer Vincenzo. February 25, 2021. The EDSA People Power Revolution: Why do we celebrate it as a Holiday?. live. February 23, 2022. sprout.ph Blog. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226130655/https://sprout.ph/blog/edsa-people-power-revolution/ . February 26, 2021 .
  45. Web site: February 25, 2004. AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS NINOY AQUINO DAY, A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. live. February 23, 2022. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820163421/http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph:80/2004/02/25/republic-act-no-9256/ . August 20, 2017 .
  46. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/212279/texters-finish-off-beermen-clinch-phl-cup Texters finish off SMB, clinch Philippine Cup
  47. News: Councilor who caught killer on camera given hero's burial . Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 9, 2011 . January 9, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110112193002/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20110109-313530/Councilor-who-caught-killer-on-camera-given-heros-burial . January 12, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  48. News: Actor AJ Perez killed in Tarlac highway accident. ABS-CBN News. April 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110430202850/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/16/11/actor-aj-perez-killed-tarlac-highway-accident. April 30, 2011 . live.