2003 in the Philippines

none August 2020 2003 2003 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2003. Incumbents center center Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Presidential Portrait.jpg President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Gloria MacapagalM. Arroyo 104 Teofisto Guingona Jr.jpg Vice-President Teofisto Guingona Jr. Teofisto T.Guingona Jr. 116 Senate President Franklin Drilon and Senator Manny Villar (2006) (cropped2).jpg Senate President Franklin M. Drilon FranklinM. Drilon 103 Jose de Venecia Jr.jpg House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr. Jose C.de Venecia Jr. 113 Scphil999jf (cropped).JPG Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. Hilario G.Davide Jr. 120 President – Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas-CMD) Vice President – Teofisto Guingona (Independent) Senate President – Franklin Drilon House Speaker – Jose de Venecia Chief Justice – Hilario Davide, Jr. Philippine Congress – 12th Congress of the Philippines Events January January 22 – 26 – The 4th World Meeting of Families is held at the Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Manila. February February 13 – The Overseas Absentee Voting Act is passed into law providing a system of voting for overseas Filipinos. March March 1 – As a result of the implementation of Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) law or Republic Act 9136 one year and nine months earlier on June 8, 2001, The National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR/NPC) takes over the operations, maintenance, management, and ownership of the Philippine power grid and its related assets and facilities to another government-owned corporation National Transmission Corporation (TransCo). March 4 – A bomb explodes outside the terminal of Francisco Bangoy International Airport, killing 22 and injuring 143. Abu Sayyaf claims responsibility for the attack. Several alleged members of the ASG and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front would be arrested in April for their involvement.https://www.hrw.org/reports/2007/philippines0707/background/2.htm Lives Destroyed: Attacks on Civilians in the Philippines — Case Studies July 2007 Human Rights Watch July 13, 2024March 4, 2003 Bomb Kills 21, Including an American, at Philippines Airport https://www.foxnews.com/story/bomb-kills-21-including-an-american-at-philippines-airport/ Associated Press Fox News March 4, 2003 March 31 – An ambush in Vigan kills four people. Radio broadcaster and former Ilocos Norte board member Efren Rafanan Sr. survive the ambush, along with his daughter.http://totocausing.blogspot.com/2012/04/day-hope-for-justice-died-in-ilocos-sur.html totocausing.blogspot.com March 31, 2003. Retrieved August 16, 2023Molina, Dumlao 4 Vigan ambush victims laid to rest https://www.philstar.com/nation/2003/04/10/202150/4-vigan-ambush-victims-laid-rest September 10, 2023 PhilStar Global April April 2 – Another bomb explosion in Davao City hits the Sasa Wharf, killing 17 people and wounding 56. Several alleged Islamic militants would be later arrested for their involvement. May May 10 – A bombing at the city market in Koronadal, South Cotabato, kills at least 10 people and injures 42; the victims are mostly tricycle drivers and their passengers. Suspected Indonesian Jemaah Islamiyah members are among those would be later arrested in connection with the attacks in the city. May 26 – The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 is passed into law. The Philippines becomes one of the first Asian nations to pass anti-trafficking legislation. June June 23 – A new law is enacted regulating the sale and use of tobacco products, including the phaseout of all tobacco advertising in five years and a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places, including schools. July July 15 – The Supreme Court, reinstating the Sandiganbayan ruling in 2000 and setting aside its reversal in 2002, orders the forfeiture in favor of the government of ₱36 billion (US$676 million, year-end 2002) in Swiss bank deposits which are declared part of the ill-gotten wealth of the Marcos family, in what would be the single largest recovery of such wealth. The family will file motions for reconsideration in August but would be denied with finality three months later.Citations on Supreme Court decision on the Marcoses: Clapano Jose Rodel January 17, 2003 Marcos wealth in escrow now $676-M https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2003/01/17/191798/marcos-wealth-escrow-now-676-m/ The Philippine Star July 19, 2023 http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Philippines/Sandiganbayan.html G.R. No. 152154 July 15, 2003 University of Minnesota Human Rights Library University of Minnesota July 19, 2023 https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2003/nov2003/gr_152154_2003.html G.R. No. 152154 November 18, 2003 The LawPhil Project Arellano Law Foundation July 19, 2023 Carranza Ruben July 12, 2023 Opinion: Why we need to remember SC verdict on Marcoses' ill-gotten wealth Rappler https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-remember-supreme-court-verdict-marcos-ill-gotten-wealth/ July 13, 2023 July 27 – A group of soldiers calling themselves the Bagong Katipuneros launch a mutiny in Oakwood against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, citing alleged corruption of Arroyo's administration and claiming that Arroyo was about to declare martial law. Holidays Public holidays in the Philippines On November 13, 2002, Republic Act No. 9177 declares Eidul Fitr as a regular holiday.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 https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/11/13/republic-act-no-9177/ 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/ October 1, 2017 The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was proclaimed since 2002 as a special non-working holiday.Vega Kristoffer Vincenzo February 25, 2021 The EDSA People Power Revolution: Why do we celebrate it as a Holiday? https://sprout.ph/blog/edsa-people-power-revolution/ live February 22, 2022 sprout.ph Blog https://web.archive.org/web/20210226130655/https://sprout.ph/blog/edsa-people-power-revolution/ February 26, 2021 Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days". January 1 – New Year's Day February 25 – EDSA Revolution Anniversary April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan and Corregidor Day) April 17 – Maundy Thursday April 18 – Good Friday May 1 – Labor Day June 12 – Independence Day August 31 – National Heroes Day November 1 – All Saints Day November 25 – Eidul Fitr November 30 – Bonifacio Day December 25 – Christmas Day December 30 – Rizal Day December 31 – Last Day of the Year In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." Concerts September 13 – The Event with F4 and Barbie Hsu live at the PhilSports Complex, Pasig November 16 – Mariah Carey live at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field, Taguig December 26 – F4 live at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field, Taguig Television 2003 in Philippine television Sports July 13 – The Talk 'N Text Phone Pals win their first-ever PBA title in 13 years, winning four straight over the defending champions Coca Cola Tigers in a 4–2 series victory. August 23 – Alaska Aces win their PBA Invitational Championship title with a 2–1 series victory over the Coca-Cola Tigers. December 14 – After two runner-up finishes in the first two conferences, the Coca Cola Tigers win their 2nd PBA title with a 4–3 series victory over San Miguel Beermen. December 5 – 13 – The Philippines participates at the 22nd Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Births January 4 – Aleah Finnegan, gymnast February 5 – Michael Sager, actor and model February 14 – Zephanie Dimaranan, singer February 18 - Vange Alinsug, volleyball athlete March 2 – AZ Martinez, actress March 12 – Andrea Brillantes, actress and model March 29 – Sandro Reyes, football player June 1 – Jayda Avanzado, actress and singer June 18 – Skye Chua, actress and figure skater June 20 – Kyle Echarri, actor and singer June 25 – Angel Canino, volleyball player July 13 – Stacey, singer and member of Bini August 16 – Harvey Bautista, actor October 6 – Rob Deniel, singer October 12 – Kobie Brown, actor October 13 – Ar Angel Aviles, actress October 22 – Lie Reposposa, singer, actress, and competition show contestant November 8 – Mikha, singer and member of Bini November 22 – Reign Parani, actress November 23 – Allen Ansay, actor December 27 – Louise Abuel, actor and model Deaths March 23 – Amado Cortez, former actor and diplomat (b. 1928) March 31 – Eddie Arenas, actor (b. 1935) April 9 – Rod Navarro, former TV host, actor, and radio commentator (b. 1936) June 19 – Rafael Ileto, former Defense secretary (b. 1920) June 24 – Rene Cayetano, former Senator and father of Senator Pia and Alan Peter Cayetano (b. 1934) July 2 – Antonio Fortich, Catholic bishop and social activist (b. 1913) July 4 – Manuel Araneta, Jr., basketball player (b. 1926) July 6 – Jose C. Abriol, Catholic priest, monsignor, and Bible translator (b. 1918) July 18 – César Ramírez, former actor and father of Ace Vergel (b. 1929) July 19 – Vic Vargas, former actor (b. 1939) July 27 – Emmanuel Pelaez, former Vice-President of the Philippines (b. 1915) September 10 – Tata Esteban, 48, former film director (b. 1954) September 26 – Inday Badiday, host and journalist who was known as Philippine television's "queen of showbiz talk shows" and "queen of intrigues" (b. 1944) November 14 – Carding Castro, former singer-comedian and singing comic duo Reycard Duet (b. 1935) November 16 – Catalino Macaraig, Jr., politician (b. 1927) November 20 – Pedro Yap, former Chief Justice (b. 1918) December 14 – Blas Ople, former Senator and former Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs (b. 1927) December 29 – Miko Sotto, former young actor and son of actress and radio host Ali Sotto (b. 1982) References 2003 in Category:2003 in Southeast Asia Philippines Category:2000s in the Philippines Category:Years of the 21st century in the Philippines