1988 in the Philippines

none November 2018 1988 1986 1988 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1988. Incumbents center center Corazon Aquino 1986.jpg President Corazon S. Aquino Corazon S.Aquino 119 Salvador Laurel (cropped).jpg Vice-President Salvador Laurel Salvador H.Laurel 116 The Honorable Jovito Salonga (Senator of the Philippines) (cropped).jpg Senate President Jovito Salonga Jovito R.Salonga 127 Speaker Ramon Mitra (cropped2).jpg House Speaker Ramon Mitra Ramon V.Mitra Jr. 113 Senator Marcelo B. Fernan.jpg Chief Justice Marcelo Fernan Marcelo B.Fernan 121 President: Corazon Aquino (PDP-Laban) Vice President: Salvador Laurel (Nacionalista) Chief Justice: Claudio Teehankee (until April 18) Pedro Yap (April 18 – July 1) Marcelo Fernan (starting July 1) Philippine Congress: 8th Congress of the Philippines Senate President: Jovito Salonga (Liberal) House Speaker: Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. (LDP, 2nd District Palawan) Events January January 18 – First local elections under the Aquino administration are held. Administration candidates win a majority of the local seats.Revolutionary Struggle in the Philippines Retrieved 04-19-2021. January 28 – Toymaker company Mattel Incorporated announces the closure of its Philippine subsidiary, with 3,000 job losses. February February 4 – Cardinal Sin announces the closure of the National Secretariat for Social Action for the claims of infiltration by communists. February 27 – Thirteen members of the elite anti-insurgency Scout Rangers are killed in an ambush near Camalig, Albay. March March 9 – Amnesty International publishes a report on the cases of human rights violations by the Aquino administration committed by military and paramilitary groups; report is rejected by the government. March 28 – A New People's Army (NPA) attack kill 7 of the bodyguards of Malabon mayor Prospero Oreta, who was wounded thereafter.–"Suspected communist gunmen ambushed the mayor of a Manila suburb" UPI. March 28, 1988. –"Mayor wounded, eight killed in Philippines" UPI. March 28, 1988. –"Gunmen wound suburban mayor, kill seven bodyguards" AP. March 28, 1988. –"Suspected communist rebels wound Aquino relative, kill 7 bodyguards" AP. March 29, 1988. Retrieved 04-25-2021. March 29 – Eight suspected communists are captured in military raids on their safehouses in Metro Manila—seven in San Juan, including three leading Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) officials, NPA commander Romulo Kintanar, general secretary Rafael Baylosis, and senior central committee member Benjamin de Vera; and Napoleon Manuel, "logistics officer" for the NPA, in Quezon City.April 11, 1988 The Philippines: Gringo Jumps Ship https://time.com/archive/6712028/the-philippines-gringo-jumps-ship/ Time January 13, 2025Richburg Keith Keith Richburg March 30, 1988 3 top communists captured in Manila https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/03/30/3-top-communists-captured-in-manila/98528f7b-3d62-454e-bd71-d096164295a4/ The Washington Post April 25, 2021 limited April April 2 – Col. Gregorio Honasan, leader of the August 1987 coup attempt, together with 13 of his guards, escapes from a prison ship in Manila Bay. Eight navy guards who helped him to escape are captured in Manila, Apr. 15.Reid Robert H. Coup Leader Honasan Escapes From Navy Prison Ship https://apnews.com/article/c0613303ebd5aa4023f88661bf5921e5 20 April 2021 AP News Associated Press 2 April 1988 https://web.archive.org/web/20210420182227/https://apnews.com/article/c0613303ebd5aa4023f88661bf5921e5 20 April 2021November 29, 2007 TIMELINE: Recent coups and attempted coups in the Philippines https://www.reuters.com/article/us-phillipines-unrest/timeline-recent-coups-and-attempted-coups-in-the-philippines-idUSSP31116220071129 live April 6, 2021 Reuters https://web.archive.org/web/20200510174555/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-phillipines-unrest/timeline-recent-coups-and-attempted-coups-in-the-philippines-idUSSP31116220071129 May 10, 2020 April 8 – Honasan's accomplice, Lt. Col. Edgardo Martillano, escape with his escort while on temporary release from jail. May May 4 – Josefa Edralin Marcos, mother of former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, dies in Manila, aged 95. Her son's request to return to the Philippines for her funeral would be later denied twice. May 11 – A military court convicts 106 soldiers and acquits one, all took part in the January 1987 coup attempt. June June 4 – Mine tunnels collapse on Mount Lablab, Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, killing at least 27 people.–"27 Miners Feared Dead In Tunnel Collapse" AP. June 4, 1988. –"Workers rescue miner, fear 27 others dead in Philippine tunnel collapse" AP. June 5, 1988. Retrieved 04-25-2021. June 10 – The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP, Republic Act No. 6657) is signed by Pres. Cojuangco–Aquino into law, providing land reform for farmers; to be effective within 20 years.#Journeyto30" by Epi Fabonan III, Philstar.com: (1988) "Bullets for rice" April 2, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2018.Speech of President Corazon Aquino upon the bill signing of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1988/06/10/speech-of-president-corazon-aquino-upon-the-bill-signing-of-the-comprehensive-agrarian-reform-program-carp/ Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines 20 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210420182012/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1988/06/10/speech-of-president-corazon-aquino-upon-the-bill-signing-of-the-comprehensive-agrarian-reform-program-carp/ 20 April 2021 June 30 – Polytechnic University of the Philippines head Nemesio Prudente, survived in a gun attack in November 1987, is seriously wounded in a street ambush in Manila wherein three of his aides are killed.–"Four killed in guerrilla attacks" UPI. June 30, 1988. –"Gunmen attack leftist university president, kill three aides" AP. June 30, 1988. –"University president wounded in ambush" AP. June 30, 1988. Retrieved 04-25-2021. July July 25 – Pres. Aquino, in a state of the nation address, announces the formation of Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit, and orders the dissolution of vigilante groups. September September 16 – Political organization Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) formed September 13 – Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675) was signed by President Aquino in order to require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic name.President Aquino Signs New Generic Drugs Law Stirs Controversy https://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/1988/09/14/president-aquino-signs-new-generic-drugs-law-stirs-controversy&post_id=36987# 20 April 2021 Union of Catholic Asian News 13 September 1988 en October October 18 – The Interior Bases Agreement between the Philippines and U.S was signed.Sciolino Elaine October 18, 1988 U.S. and Philippines Sign Pact on Bases https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/18/world/us-and-philippines-sign-pact-on-bases.html live April 6, 2021 The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos https://web.archive.org/web/20150525090822/http://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/18/world/us-and-philippines-sign-pact-on-bases.html May 25, 2015 October 22 – Former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos and his wife are charged in the United States regarding illegal money transfer.Marcus Ruth U.S. Indicts Marcoses In $100 Million Plot https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/10/22/us-indicts-marcoses-in-100-million-plot/2ff38a8f-acfb-443f-af97-ad2f2eb655ec/ 20 April 2021 Washington Post 22 October 1988 October 23–24 – Typhoon Unsang struck into Luzon resulted in a widespread flooding and landslides. The storm and flood brought scores of fatalities.Richburg Keith B. Hundreds Feared Dead In Typhoon In Philippines https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/10/26/hundreds-feared-dead-in-typhoon-in-philippines/1f8cf7f8-829c-44b0-839d-a884a958b8a6/ 20 April 2021 Washington Post 26 October 1988 October 24 – Interisland ferry MV Doña Marilyn sinks off Leyte during a typhoon, killing 389.At Least 179 Survive Ferry Sinking In Typhoon https://apnews.com/article/048d0458234b91576641d6fb0bc84cc0 20 April 2021 AP News Associated Press 27 October 1988 https://web.archive.org/web/20210420181245/https://apnews.com/article/048d0458234b91576641d6fb0bc84cc0 20 April 2021 November November 7 – The Tower of Power transmitter was inaugurated by President Aquino and GMA Network board of directors following the transmitter's opening and a musical special. December December 13 – A military court acquits former Col. Rolando Abadilla, Manila's security chief under the administration of Pres. Marcos and then Ilocos Norte vice-governor, of charges of plotting coup attempts against President Aquino."Former Manila intelligence chief acquitted in coup plot charge" AP. December 13, 1988. Retrieved 04-25-2021. Date unknown May – Abante established as a second post-revolution tabloid newspaper. Holidays Public holidays in the Philippines As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.July 25, 1987 Executive Order No. 292 [BOOK I/Chapter 7-Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days] https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1987/07/25/executive-order-no-292-book-ichapter-7-regular-holidays-and-nationwide-special-days/ live February 22, 2022 Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines https://web.archive.org/web/20170903160004/http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph:80/1987/07/25/executive-order-no-292-book-ichapter-7-regular-holidays-and-nationwide-special-days/ September 3, 2017 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 March 31 – Maundy Thursday April 1 – Good Friday April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan and Corregidor Day) May 1 – Labor Day June 12 – Independence Day August 28 – National Heroes Day November 1 – All Saints Day November 30 – Bonifacio Day December 25 – Christmas Day December 30 – Rizal Day December 31 – Last Day of the Year In the case of Araw ng Kagitingan, it was observed again for the first time (as Bataan and Corregidor Day) on April 9, the date initially proclaimed as Bataan Day.April 6, 1961 An Act Proclaiming the Ninth Day of April as Bataan Day and Declaring It as a Legal Holiday https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1961/04/06/republic-act-no-3022/ live February 22, 2022 Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines https://web.archive.org/web/20210217093423/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1961/04/06/republic-act-no-3022/ February 17, 2021 In 1980, President Ferdinand Marcos issued Letter of Instruction No. 1087, moving the holiday to May 6 as Araw ng Kagitingan which also included Bessang Pass in the observance.Revised Guidelines for the Observance of Special and Legal Holidays LOI 1087 November 26, 1980 https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/34/26560 February 21, 2026 This took effect from 1981 until 1987; after which the date was reverted. In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." Television 1988 in Philippine television Sports September 17–October 2 – The Philippines participates in the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea and ranked 61st. Only boxer Leopoldo Serantes received his bronze medal and placed third in boxing. October 7 – The Ateneo Blue Eagles wins the UAAP Season 51 men's basketball tournament against the De La Salle Green Archers at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Births January 6 – Mikael Daez, actor and model January 8 – Gretchen Espina, singer January 16 – Alex Gonzaga, TV host, actress January 21 – Glaiza de Castro, singer and actress February 4 – Calvin Abueva, basketball player February 14 – Javier Patiño, football player February 27 – Iain Ramsay, football player February 29 – Milan Melindo, boxer March 2: Roland Müller, football player Nadine Samonte, actress March 3 – Patricia Tumulak, beauty queen and host March 6 – Isabelle Daza, actress and model March 8 – Bryan Termulo, singer March 9 – Alodia Gosiengfiao, actress, singer, TV presenter, model, and cosplayer March 15 – Jolo Revilla, actor and politician April 2 – Ellen Adarna, actress and model April 6 – Melai Cantiveros, actress, comedian, and TV host April 14 – Francis Mossman, actor and model April 21 – JR Buensuceso, basketball player April 22 – Chad Kinis, comedian April 24 – Jinri Park, actress, model, and radio DJ April 25 – Dasuri Choi, dancer and entertainer April 26 – Hazel Ann Mendoza, actress April 27 – Mark Bringas, basketball player May 9 – RK Bagatsing, actor and model May 12 – Marky Cielo, actor and dancer (d. 2008) May 13 – Paulo Avelino, actor and model May 19 – Greg Slaughter, men's basketball player May 20 – Carla Humphries, actress and model May 23 – Vaness del Moral, actress May 27 – Yam Concepcion, film and television actress June 2 – Phanie Teves, politician June 9 – Martin Steuble, football player June 11 – Gabriel Valenciano, actor and dancer June 15 – Kevin Santos, actor July 7 – Venus Raj, Miss Universe 2010, 4th runner-up July 17 – Jason Pagara, boxer July 19 – Simon Atkins, basketball player July 22 – Renz Ongkiko, news anchor, model, and journalist July 25 – Sarah Geronimo, singer, actress, and TV host August 11 – Rabeh Al-Hussaini, basketball player August 17 – Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, volleyball player August 24 – Helga Krapf, actress August 26 – Niña Jose, actress August 29 – Iwa Moto, actress September 6 – Jed Montero, actress September 7 – Robby Celiz, basketball player September 9 – JM de Guzman, actor, singer and model September 10 – Maico Buncio, motorcycle driver (d. 2011) September 18 – Lester Alvarez, basketball player September 30 – Simon Greatwich, football player October 4 – Joseph Marco, actor October 5 – Maja Salvador, actress November 4 – Michelle Madrigal, actress November 5 – Enchong Dee, actor and former De La Salle Green Archers swimmer November 6 – Eric Cray, track and field athlete November 10 – Pauleen Luna, TV host and actress November 15 – Jace Flores, actor and model November 17 – Chris Exciminiano, basketball player November 19 – J. C. Santos, actor November 20: Ariella Arida, Miss Universe 2013, 3rd runner-up Edgar Allan Guzman, actor and model November 28 – Daniel Matsunaga, actor and model December 2 – Athena, singer and stage actress December 4 – Yeng Constantino, singer December 5 – Chris Ellis, basketball player December 9 – Matthew Manotoc, athlete and politician December 14 – Eda Nolan, actress December 25 – Heather Cooke, football player December 28 – AJ Banal, boxer Deaths January 17 – Roy Padilla, Sr., Governor of Camarines Norte (b. 1926) April 9 – Arturo Belleza Rotor, medical doctor, civil servant, musicianm and writer (b. 1907) May 4 – Josefa Edralin Marcos, mother of former President Ferdinand Marcos (aged 95) June 11 – Ernani Cuenco, composer, film scorer, musical director and music teacher (b. 1936) July 27 – Antonio Tantay, Olympic basketball player (b. 1920) August 21 – Teodoro de Villa Diaz, guitarist and composer (b. 1963) August 27 – Mario Montenegro, actor (b. 1928) September 12 – Mars Ravelo, graphic novelist (b. 1916) September 13 – Julian Banzon, biochemist and a National Scientist of the Philippines (b. 1908) September 27 – Teofilo Camomot, Roman Catholic archbishop of Cagayan de Oro (b. 1914)http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/124911/archbishop-teofilo-camomot-road-sainthood Archbishop Teofilo Camomot The Road to Sainthood cebudailynews.inquirer.net 16 April 2017 September 30 – Chino Roces, founder and owner of Associated Broadcasting Corporation and the Manila Times (b. 1913) October 31 – Gregorio F. Zaide, historian, author and politician (b. 1907) References 1988 Category:1980s in the Philippines