2007 in the Philippines

Philippines 2007
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2007 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2007.

Incumbents

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President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Events

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January

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March

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  • March 28 - In Manila, a hostage crisis took place in front of Manila City Hall where an armed civil engineer Armando 'Jun' Ducat and an accomplice, Cesar Carbone took hostage of 26 day-care students and 4 teachers from Musmos Daycare Center (owned by the hostage-taker), who demanded the government to provide free education to daycare students and housing for their families in Parola Compound in Tondo, Manila. The hostage ended with the release of all hostages.[2]

May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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Glorietta 2 Mall Bombing Map

November

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Holidays

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On November 13, 2002, Republic Act No. 9177 declares Eidul Fitr as a regular holiday.[15] The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was proclaimed since 2002 as a special non-working holiday.[16] 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

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Sports

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Births

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Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ "Asian nations pledge closer ties". 13 January 2007.
  2. ^ "A look back at Ducat's hostage-taking in 2007". 24 August 2010.
  3. ^ Burgos, Nestor Jr. (June 25, 2007). "LCP moves to block holding of plebiscites for additional cities". The News Today Online - Iloilo News and Panay News. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "San Juan City". PhilippineCities.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-08. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Desacada, Miriam Garcia (June 3, 2007). "2 Eastern Visayas towns prepare for cityhood". Philstar.com.
  6. ^ "Historical Background". Lamitan City Official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "CITYHOOD". City of Tabuk | Official Website of Tabuk City. Archived from the original on 2022-02-14. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Navotas to vote on cityhood on Sunday". GMA Network | News and Entertainment. June 22, 2007. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  9. ^ "History of Carcar". City of Carcar | The Heritage City of Cebu South. Archived from the original on 2020-08-09. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "Rebels behead Philippine troops". 11 July 2007.
  11. ^ "Cabadbaran History". Cabadbaran City | Transparency In Governance is the Call. Archived from the original on 2019-10-17. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Inquirer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
  13. ^ Mogato, Manny (October 19, 2007). "Philippine mall bomb toll at 9". Reuters. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  14. ^ "Former Philippine president Estrada pardoned". Reuters. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on 2020-09-07. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  15. ^ "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". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. November 13, 2002. Archived from the original on 2017-10-01. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  16. ^ Vega, Kristoffer Vincenzo (February 25, 2021). "The EDSA People Power Revolution: Why do we celebrate it as a Holiday?". sprout.ph Blog. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "Miñoza is champ again - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
  18. ^ FIBA.com[dead link]
  19. ^ "Gin Kings close out Beermen for crown - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2007-03-01. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
  20. ^ "Aces bag Fiesta Cup, end drought - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
  21. ^ "Pacquiao-Barrera: Round-by-round". 6 October 2007.