2013 in the Philippines explained
2013 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2013.
Incumbents
Events
January
February
March
April
- April 20 – A Chinese fishing vessel with 20 fishermen on board, runs ground at Tubbataha Reef, almost two months after the USS Guardian ran ground on the same reef. The fishermen will face charges of illegal poaching and attempted bribery.[10]
May
- May 2 – Former police officer Cesar Mancao, who is accused of involvement in the murders of publicist Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in 2000, escaped from the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation.[11]
- May 5 - A massive power outages strikes Luzon after several transmission lines trip out.[12]
- May 7 – Mayon Volcano produces a surprise phreatic eruption lasting 73 seconds. Ash and rock were produced during this eruption. Ash clouds reached 500 meters above the volcano's summit, which drifted west southwest The event killed five climbers, of whom three were Germans, one was a Spaniard living in Germany and one was a Filipino tour guide while Seven others were reported injured.[13]
- May 9 – A Philippine Coastguard vessel opened fire on a Taiwanese fishing vessel, allegedly inside Philippine maritime territory, leaving one Taiwanese fisherman dead. Tensions between Taiwan and the Philippines heat up as Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, threatens to impose sanctions on the Philippines a day after the incident. The Philippine Coast Guard sympathizes with the victim but refuses to apologize for the incident and insisted that its personnel are just doing their job to address illegal fishing.[14]
- May 13 – 2013 Mid-term Elections.[15]
- May 31 –
June
July
- July 19 – The League of Cities of the Philippines finally acknowledges the cityhood 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. Its National Executive Board Resolution adopted on July 5 which formally recognizing the cities after the decision of the Supreme Court on the cityhood case and memoranda from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).[19]
- July 26 – At least 8 people are killed and 48 people injured in a bomb blast at the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.[20]
August
September
October
November
- November 7 – Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged mastermind in the P10 billion pork barrel scam faces the Senate for the first time to answer the allegations against her.[40]
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.[57] 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.[58] On February 25, 2004, Republic Act No. 9256 declared every August 21 as a special nonworking holiday to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day.[59] 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."
Theater, culture and arts
- April 14 – Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Joanna Cindy Miranda, Mutya Johanna Datul and Pia Wurtzbach was crowned as the new Binibining Pilipinas winners. Arida was crowned by Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon as the new Miss Universe–Philippines 2013. Santiago was crowned as the new Binibining Pilipinas–International 2013 by the outgoing titleholder Nicole Schmitz. Miranda as the new Binibining Pilipinas–Tourism 2013 crowned by Katrina Jayne Dimaranan. Datul was crowned as the new Binibining Pilipinas–Supranational 2013 by Miss Supranational 2012 3rd runner-up Elaine Kay Moll. Wurtzbach ended as the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 1st runner-up.[60]
- August 18 – Megan Young is crowned Miss World Philippines 2013 at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque[61]
- September 6 – Mutya Johanna Datul is crowned Miss Supranational 2013 and is the first Asian and first Filipina to win the title.[62]
- September 28 – Miss Philippines Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 and is the first Filipina to win the title.[63]
- October 5–6 – ABS-CBN marks its 60th anniversary of the Philippine Television with the Grand Kapamilya Weekend held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, Smart Araneta Coliseum and Marikina Sports Complex.
- November 9 – Miss Philippines Ariella Arida wins third runner-up in the Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow Oblast, Russia.[64]
- November 19 – Miss Philippines Annalie Forbes won third runner-up in the Miss Grand International 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand[65]
- November 21
- Miss Philippines Amber Delos Reyes won Miss Teen Expoworld Universe 2013 held in Guatemala.[66]
- Mister Philippines Gil Wagas won fourth runner-up in the Mister International 2013 held in Skenoo Hall, Gandaria City Mall, Jakarta, Indonesia[67]
- December 7 – Alyz Henrich from Venezuela crowned as Miss Earth 2013.[68]
- December 14 – Miss Philippines Koreen Medina won third runner-up in the Miss Intercontinental 2013 held in Magdeburg, Germany.[69]
- December 17 – Miss Philippines Bea Rose Santiago won Miss International 2013 held in Tokyo, Japan[70]
- December 31 – Miss Philippines Angeli Dione Gomez won Miss Tourism International 2013 in Putrajaya, Malaysia.[71]
Music
Concerts
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- February 15 – Paramore live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- February 16 – Psy live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- February 22 – Jose Feliciano live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- February 28 – Cliff Richard live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- March 2 – 2PM live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- March 15 – Jose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- March 16 – Foursome: The Repeat live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- March 20 – Demi Lovato live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- March 22 – Bloc Party live at the World Trade Center, Hall D
- March 31 – The Script live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- April 5 – Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive live at the NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
- April 6 – Julio Iglesias live at the Manila Hotel Tent City
- April 9 – Lawson live at the Eastwood Mall Open Park
- April 27 – Close-Up Summer Solstice 2013 Featuring Afrojack, Alex Gaudino, Cedric Gervais, Dev, Jump Smokers, Sandwich, Spongecola, Urbandub, and Cobra Starship live at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
- April 30 – Daniel Padilla: A Birthday Concert live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- May 3 – Modern English and The Alarm: Back to the 80's – New Wave Concert Party live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- May 4 – Slash live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- May 8 – Aerosmith: The Global Warming World Tour! live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- May 11 – Julie Anne San Jose: It's My Time Concert live at the Music Museum
- May 14 – Jason Mraz live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- May 15 – Avicii live at the Mall of Asia Arena
- May 17 – Vice Ganda Concert: I-Vice Ganda Mo Ako sa Araneta! live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- May 20 – Nick Vujicic: Unstoppable Concert live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
- May 26 – Alden Richards live at Trinoma
- June 7 – Switch Featuring Callalily and 6cyclemind live at the Music Museum
- June 12 – Freedom Rocks Independence Day Concert live at the Araneta Center
- June 14
The Blue Moon World Tour live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
Living Things World Tour live at the Mall of Asia Arena
The Greatest Hits live at the Solaire Resort
A Little Bit of Lovin live at the Music Museum
Night of Fire live at the Qimonda I.T. Center Cebu City
Warrior Tour live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum
Super Show 5 live at the Mall of Asia Arena
Set the World on Fire Tour live at the Mall of Asia Arena
Sports
See main article: 2013 in Philippine sports.
- January 16 – Basketball: The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters win the sixth PBA championship after defeating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at the 2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup Finals win this series 4–0
- March 6 – Volleyball: La Salle defeated Ateneo in three sets, 25–23, 25–20, 25–16, to finish the series in two games and win their eighth UAAP women's volleyball championship title. Michele Gumabao was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Finals.
- March 9 – Cheerleading: The Altas Perpsquad won the NCAA Cheerleading Competition. AU Dancing Chiefs placed second, while the EAC Pep Squad placed third.
- April 13 – Boxing: Nonito Donaire lost to Guillermo Rigondeaux by unanimous decision, ending his 12-year winning streak since his first loss to Rosendo Sanchez.[72] [73]
- May 19 – Basketball: The Alaska Aces wins defeating the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel with a score of 104–80, winning the 2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals.
- June 29 – July 6 – Multi Sport Event: The Philippines participated in the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games held in Incheon, South Korea from June 29 to July 6.
- July 22 – Basketball: NBA 2013 MVP and Finals MVP LeBron James of the Miami Heat visited the Philippines at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
- August 1–11 – Basketball: The 2013 FIBA Asia Championship was hosted by the Philippines from August 1–11, 2013 and held at the Mall of Asia Arena at Pasay, Manila. The Philippines men's national basketball team won the silver medal.
- August 16–24 – Multi Sport Event: The Philippines competed at the 2013 Asian Youth Games held in Nanjing, People's Republic of China from August 16, 2013, to August 24, 2013. The Philippines have their first ever gold medal for the Asian Youth Games after Mia Legaspi and Princess Superal grabbed the Gold and Silver respectively in Women's Golf.[74]
- September 15 – Cheerleading: The NU Pep Squad won the UAAP Cheerdance Competition. UP Pep Squad placed second, while the DLSU Animo Squad placed third.
- October 10 – Basketball: The first ever NBA pre-season game was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in the game between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers . The pre-season game was also the first one to be held in Southeast Asia.[75] [76]
- October 11–15 – Football: The Philippines hosted the 2013 Philippine Peace Cup in Bacolod. The Philippines won the tournament.
- October 12 – Basketball: Basketball team De La Salle Green Archers defeated the UST Growling Tigers 2–1 in their final series to win their eighth men's title in the UAAP Championships.
- October 25 – Basketball San Mig Coffee defeated Petron in 2013 PBA Governors' Cup Finals at Big Dome in Quezon City won score 87–77
- November 10 – Boxing: Nonito Donaire won via TKO in the 9th round against Vic Darchinyan.
- November 16 – Basketball: Basketball team San Beda Red Lions defeated the Letran Knights 2–1 in their final series to win their nineteenth men's title in the NCAA Championships.
- November 23 – Boxing: Manny Pacquiao won via unanimous decision against Brandon Rios to retain the WBO International Welterweight title.
- December 11–22 – 2013 Southeast Asian Games: The Philippine Team placed seventh place
- December 17 – Basketball: La Salle defeated SWU 2–0 in the best-of-3 finals to win their 2nd PCCL championship.
Broadcasting
Television
Deaths
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- March 14 – Subas Herrero, 69, actor, double pneumonia[86]
- March 21 – Isagani Cruz, 88, judge and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, sleep[87]
- March 23 – Onofre Corpuz, 86, President of the University of the Philippines, illness[88]
- April 23 – Jose Solis, 73, Filipino politician, member of the House of Representatives for Sorsogon 2nd District[89]
- April 24 – Pedro Romualdo, 77, Filipino politician, member of House of Representatives for Camiguin (1987–1998, since 2007), Governor of Camiguin (1998–2007), pneumonia[90]
- April 30 – Roberto Chabet, 76, Filipino artist, heart attack[91]
- May 12
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- May 15 – Raul Gonzalez, 78, Filipino journalist, Press Secretary for Diosdado Macapagal (1961–1965), cancer[94]
- May 19 – Bella Flores, 84, actress, complications from a recent hip surgery[95]
- May 28 – Eddie Romero, 88, director, National Artist of the Philippines for Theater and Film, prostate cancer[96]
- June 12 – Hugo Gutierrez, Jr., 86, Filipino jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, diabetes[97]
- July 5 – Ama Quiambao, 65, actress, heart attack[98]
- July 6 – Ruben J. Villote, 80, Filipino Roman Catholic priest and activist, illness[99]
- July 8 – Tunggan Mangudadatu Piang, Filipino politician, heart attack[100]
- July 9 – Andrea Veneracion, 84, Filipina choral conductor, National Artist for Music, stroke[101]
- July 22 – Ramon T. Jimenez, 89, attorney in the Philippines, illness[102]
- August 21 – Rodolfo Tan Cardoso, 75, Filipino chess player, heart attack[103]
- September 7 – Susan Fuentes, 58, Queen of Visayan songs, colon cancer[104]
- September 11 – Frank Chavez, 66, former Solicitor General of the Philippines, stroke[105]
- September 13 – Nora Daza, veteran gourmet chef, restaurateur, socio-civic leader and television host, 84, pneumonia[106]
- September 15 – Julius Camba, reporter, 28, car accident[107]
- October 7 – Leandro Mendoza, Philippine Executive Secretary, 67, heart attack[108]
- October 9 – Maximiano Tuazon Cruz, 90, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Calbayog, illness[109]
- October 15 – Cancio Garcia, 75, Filipino jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, heart attack[110]
Notes and References
- News: US War Ship Runs Aground in Philippines . Elena L. Aben . Manila Bulletin. January 17, 2013 . January 19, 2013 . The Guardian arrived last 13 January for a port call and fuel stop in Subic and was transiting the Sulu Sea on Thursday when she ran aground. .
- News: PH calls for peaceful solution to Borneo standoff | Inquirer Global Nation . Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 17, 2013 . March 6, 2013.
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- News: Venzon. Leslie. Century Properties' 72-storey Gramercy Residences ready for occupancy. February 22, 2015. Positive News Media. Philippine News Agency. March 4, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150222032308/http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2013/03/century-properties-72-storey-gramercy-residences-ready-for-occupancy/. February 22, 2015. dead.
- News: Solaire Resort & Casino to open by 1st quarter of 2013 . March 13, 2013 . ABS-CBN News.
- News: PNoy signs law vs drunk, drugged driving . ABS-CBN News. May 30, 2013 . May 31, 2013.
- News: No compromise in Tubbataha-Chinese vessel case . Rappler. April 20, 2013 . August 14, 2013.
- News: Cezar Mancao escapes from NBI . Rappler. May 2, 2013 . May 2, 2013.
- Web site: Widespread blackout hits Luzon due to outage in five power plants . . 2013-05-08 . 2016-08-11.
- News: 5 dead, 7 hurt in Mayon Volcano ash eruption . The Philippine Star. May 7, 2013 . May 7, 2013.
- News: Taiwan threatens sanctions over Philippines shooting | Inquirer Global Nation . Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 11, 2013 . August 14, 2013.
- News: Why Grace Poe is number one: analysis . Camille . Naredo . ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2013 . May 15, 2013.
- News: Roxas: Only 3 dead, 5 wounded in Taguig blast . The Philippine Star. June 1, 2013 . June 1, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131217022755/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/06/01/updated-roxas-only-3-dead-5-wounded-taguig-blast . December 17, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
- News: Rappler. Manlupig. Karlos. Cebu Pacific plane overshoots Davao airport runway. June 3, 2013. June 2, 2013.
- News: Bacani . Louis . Enrile resigns as Senate President | Nation, News, The Philippine Star . The Philippine Star. June 5, 2013 . August 14, 2013.
- Web site: Bueza. Michael. July 19, 2013. League finally recognizes 16 'unqualified' cities. April 19, 2021. RAPPLER Philippine and World News Investigative Journalism Data Civic Engagement Public Interest.
- News: Bacani . Louis . CDO blast death toll climbs to 8 | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star . The Philippine Star. July 29, 2013 . August 14, 2013.
- Web site: Tesiorna. Ben O.. Cotabato blast kills 8, hurts 40. https://archive.today/20130811102927/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/08/06/cotabato-blast-kills-8-hurts-40-296369. dead. August 11, 2013. Sun.Star. August 6, 2013. August 11, 2013.
- News: Six killed in southern Philippines bombing. BBC News. August 5, 2013. August 5, 2013.
- John Unson (August 14, 2013). "Photos of Cotabato City bombing suspects released". The Philippine Star.
- News: The Philippine Star. Labuyo barrels toward Luzon. August 12, 2013.
- News: Nur declares independence of 'Bangsamoro Republik' . The Philippine Star. August 15, 2013 . September 8, 2013.
- News: Coast Guard: Bilang ng namatay sa trahedya sa Cebu, umabot na sa 61. GMA News. August 21, 2013.
- Web site: ANC . Heavy monsoon rains cause floods in Metro Manila, nearby provinces – Yahoo! Philippines News . Anc.yahoo.com . April 20, 2011 . August 21, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141201225803/https://anc.yahoo.com/news/pag-asa-downgrades-rainfall-warning-from-red-to-orange-032539566.html . December 1, 2014 . dead .
- News: Several areas in NCR flooded; PAGASA issues orange advisory . GMA News. August 21, 2013.
- News: Marikina River reaches 15 meters; Ipo, La Mesa Dams at or near critical level . GMA News. August 21, 2013.
- News: Walang pasok: No classes on Monday in some NCR, Luzon areas due to expected rain . GMA News. August 12, 2013 . August 21, 2013.
- Web site: Philippine floods leave 8 dead, over 200,000 homeless . Channel NewsAsia . August 21, 2013.
- News: Facebook protest sparks call for major Philippine rally . ABS-CBN News. August 22, 2013 . August 26, 2013.
- News: Napoles surrenders to PNoy, now in PNP custody – Palace . GMA News. August 28, 2013 . August 28, 2013.
- News: Zamboanga City shut down as MNLF men attack its villages . September 9, 2013 . September 22, 2013 . Pareño, Roel . Carcamo, Dennis . Bacani, Louis . The Philippine Star.
- News: Philippine Daily Inquirer. ER Ejercito disqualified by Comelec for poll overspending. September 26, 2013.
- Web site: M7.1 – 2km NE of Catigbian, Philippines . . October 15, 2013 . October 15, 2013.
- News: Death Toll in Philippines Earthquake Rises to 144 . The New York Times . Floyd . Whaley . October 16, 2013.
- News: Ellera. Teresa. Comelec braces for barangay polls. May 26, 2013. Sun Star Bacalod. May 25, 2013.
- Web site: Manila Bulletin . Davao Occidental, PH's 81st province – Yahoo News Philippines . Ph.news.yahoo.com . October 31, 2013 . December 9, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104232124/http://ph.news.yahoo.com/davao-occidental-ph-81st-province-174924758.html . November 4, 2013 .
- News: Napoles faces Senate . Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 7, 2013 . December 9, 2013.
- News: Mullen. Jethro. Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of strongest storms ever, hits central Philippines. November 8, 2013. CNN. November 8, 2013.
- News: Williams. Rob. Typhoon Haiyan: Most powerful storm to ever hit land batters Philippines with 200mph winds. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/typhoon-haiyan-most-powerful-storm-to-ever-hit-land-batters-philippines-with-200mph-winds-8926719.html . May 1, 2022 . subscription. November 8, 2013. The Independent. November 8, 2013. London.
- Web site: Pom Pom Island: Tourist killed, wife kidnapped. Emirates 24/7. November 16, 2013. April 6, 2014.
- Web site: Militant group Abu Sayyaf behind Taiwanese woman's kidnapping . Want China Times . December 22, 2013 . April 6, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141031041945/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20131222000063&cid=1101 . October 31, 2014 .
- Web site: Semporna kidnap: Rescued – Taiwanese tourist kidnapped from Pom Pom island resort (Update). The Star. December 20, 2013. April 6, 2014. Farik Zolkepli. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407085059/http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/12/20/semporna-kidnap-taiwanese-rescued-pom-pom-island-resort.aspx/. April 7, 2014. dead.
- Web site: Bloomberg Business. https://web.archive.org/web/20131122035927/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-19/philippine-court-strips-lawmakers-of-discretionary-power-on-fund. dead. November 22, 2013. Bloomberg.com.
- News: Barangay polls in Bohol, Zamboanga City to be held Nov. 25 . Tina G. . Santos . October 22, 2013 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 22, 2013.
- Web site: Breaking News. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213005833/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013-12-06/ex-batangas-guv-released-jail. dead. December 13, 2013. Sun.Star.
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-08/philippines-muslim-rebels-near-final-pact-amid-power-share-deal.html Philippines, Muslim Rebels Near Final Pact Amid Power-Share Deal
- News: Vacate your posts, Comelec tells Vilma, ER, 400 other elected officials. GMA News.
- News: Pagadian mayor Samuel Co arrested. ABS-CBN News. December 15, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131215133244/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/12/15/13/pagadian-mayor-samuel-co-arrested . December 15, 2013 .
- News: Ex-Pagadian City Mayor, wife arrested for estafa. Tetch Torres-Tupas. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- News: Bus falls off Skyway near Bicutan, 18 dead . GMA News. December 16, 2013 . December 16, 2013.
- https://archive.today/20131220155024/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/12/17/palace-wants-speed-monitoring-devices-puvs-319276 Palace wants speed monitoring devices on PUVs after Skyway accident | Sun.Star
- News: Placido. Dharel. Zambo town mayor, 3 others shot dead at NAIA 3. December 20, 2013. ABS-CBN News. December 23, 2013.
- News: Bueza. Michael. San Pedro approved as Laguna's 6th city. Rappler. December 31, 2013 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- News: Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners crowned . Rappler. 2013 . July 11, 2014.
- News: Megan Young is Miss World PH 2013. ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2013.
- News: Philippine bet wins Ms Supranational 2013. de Jesus. Julliane Love. Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 8, 2013.
- Web site: Miss Philippines Megan Young crowned as Miss World 2013. September 28, 2013.
- News: Smith. Chuck. Ariella Arida takes 3rd runner up in Miss Universe 2013. The Philippine Star. November 10, 2013.
- Web site: Herriman. Robert. Filipina beauty, Annalie Forbes, takes third runner-up at Miss Grand International 2013. The Global Dispatch. December 13, 2013 .
- News: Another Pinay wins beauty pageant . ABS-CBN News.
- Web site: Filipino is Mister International 4th runner-up. ABS=CBN News. November 22, 2013.
- News: Venezuelan Alyz Henrich declared Miss Earth 2013. GMA News.
- Web site: Koreen Medina Wins 3rd Runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2013!. Adventures of a Beauty Queen.
- News: Smith. Chuck. Miss Philippines Bea Rose Santiago is Miss International 2013. The Philippine Star. December 18, 2013.
- Web site: Historic Proclamation from Governor Cuomo Granted to the Filipino Community . Felixmanuel.opmbworldwide.com . October 17, 2015.
- Web site: Donaire vs Rigondeaux fight reportedly done for April 13 in NYC. Christ, Scott . February 8, 2013. February 9, 2013.
- Web site: Donaire vs. Rigondeaux a done deal for April 13th!. Dan Ambrose. February 8, 2013. February 9, 2013.
- News: Golf girls bag gold-silver finish for Philippines' first medals in Asian Youth Games. InterAksyon. August 21, 2013. August 22, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322083354/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/golf-girls-bag-gold-silver-finish-for-philippines-first-medals-in-asian-youth-games. March 22, 2014. dead.
- News: Pacers, Rockets to play in first-ever NBA preseason game in Manila . The Philippine Star. March 5, 2013 . March 5, 2013.
- News: Rockets beat Pacers in first ever NBA game in Manila . Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 10, 2013 . December 9, 2013.
- Web site: Puyat, 2-time FIBA head, dies; 79 | Sports . Journal.com.ph . January 8, 2013 . January 28, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130116152202/http://journal.com.ph/index.php/sports/42500-puyat-2-time-fiba-head-dies-79 . January 16, 2013 . dead .
- Web site: Church's prominent liturgist passes away. https://web.archive.org/web/20130129043539/http://www.cbcpnews.com/cbcpnews/?p=11144. usurped. January 29, 2013. CBCP News. January 14, 2013.
- News: Former TV host Pepe Pimentel dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star . The Philippine Star. January 24, 2013 . January 28, 2013.
- News: Comedienne Elvie Villasanta, 84. Marinel R. Cruz. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- News: Ortiz. Erik. Tears for a croc: Lolong, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies in the Philippines . February 11, 2013. New York Daily News. February 10, 2013.
- News: - philstar.com. The Philippine Star. December 28, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131228164736/http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/02/17/ex-isabela-gov-dies-61. December 28, 2013. dead.
- Web site: Fernando Alvarez Obituary. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190608185415/https://www.duggans-serra.com/obituary/Fernando-Gimenez-Alvarez/San-Francisco-CA/1181976. June 8, 2019. December 19, 2021. Duggan's Serra Mortuary.
- News: Mascariñas. Erwin. Edelmiro Amante Sr. passes away at 79/. Minda News. March 11, 2013.
- Web site: Danny Zialcita, director of Sharon and Gabby's 'Dear Heart', dies at 73 - Entertainment News – InterAksyon.com. InterAksyon.com. December 28, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131229015441/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/danny-zialcita-director-of-sharon-and-gabbys-dear-heart-dies-at-71/. December 29, 2013. dead.
- News: Comedian Subas Herrero dies in New York. Bayani San Diego Jr.. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- News: Isagani Cruz, SC justice, Inquirer columnist; 88. Christine O. Avendaño. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- News: The Manila Times – Trusted Since 1898. The Manila Times.
- News: Sorsogon ex-congressman Jose Solis dies. Mar Arguelles. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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- Web site: ArtAsiaPacific: Roberto Chabet Dies Aged 76. artasiapacific.com.
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