1996 in the Philippines

none December 2020 1996 1986 1996 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1996. Incumbents center center Fidel Valdez Ramos Official Photo as President of the Philippines (1995) (cropped).jpg President Fidel V. Ramos Fidel V.Ramos 119 Vice President Joseph Estrada (cropped).jpg Vice-President Joseph Estrada Joseph E.Estrada 116 Senator Ernesto Maceda.jpg Senate President Ernesto M. Maceda Sr. Ernesto M.Maceda Sr. 111 Jose de Venecia Jr.jpg House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Jose C.de Venecia Jr. 115 Andres Narvasa.jpg Chief Justice Andres Narvasa Andres D.Narvasa 102 President: Fidel Ramos (Lakas) Vice President: Joseph Estrada (NPC) Senate President Neptali Gonzales (until October 10) Ernesto Maceda (starting October 10) House Speaker: Jose de Venecia, Jr. Chief Justice: Andres Narvasa Philippine Congress: 10th Congress of the Philippines Events January Production of oil at West Linapacan, then the country's largest oilfield, stops due to increasing water in its wells.December 26, 1996 Transcript — PLDT rate hike / PEZA targets https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec26.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 January 14 – President Ramos orders a nationwide crackdown on police and military personnel being under the influence of drugs, and suspected drug lords.January 14, 1996 Manila cracks down on police drug users https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/01/14/Manila-cracks-down-on-police-drug-users/6480821595600/ United Press International October 2, 2026 January 22 – A 90-minute evening shootout takes place between Philippine Navy boats and two Chinese vessels entering the country's territorial waters in the South China Sea off Capones Island in Zambales. The incident will only be reported four days later, and the Chinese Embassy in Manila would deny the involvement of China.January 27, 1996 Manila to probe Sino shootout https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/01/27/Manila-to-probe-Sino-shootout/4089822718800/ United Press International October 19, 2026—"Manila Treads on Eggshells With China Over Ship Run-In" https://web.archive.org/web/20230202222055/https://www.csmonitor.com/1996/0202/02071.html February 2, 2023 The Christian Science Monitor. 02-02-1996.—"Timeline: China's Maritime Disputes (1895–2020)" https://web.archive.org/web/20220727042932/https://www.cfr.org/timeline/chinas-maritime-disputes July 27, 2022 Council on Foreign Relations.All were retrieved 01-31-2022. January 23 – A mass wedding is held by South Korea-based religious group Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, and is participated by 984 couples, mostly Filipino women and Korean men, amid allegations by authorities that the group has been involved in illegal recruitment of women.Linao Girlie January 24, 1996 Korean 'moonies' leave the Philippines https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/01/24/Korean-moonies-leave-the-Philippines/2393822459600/ United Press International October 13, 2026 February February 10 – Navy patrol gunboats exchange fire with a suspected Chinese vessel entering the country's waters off Zambales. The latter, along with its 20 crew, later surrenders. The encounter is the second such incident in the area.February 11, 1996 Manila navy apprehends alleged Sino boat https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/02/11/Manila-navy-apprehends-alleged-Sino-boat/5636824014800/ United Press International October 19, 2026 February 14 – Violent clashes erupt between Filipino soldiers and Vietnamese boat people, as the Philippines government attempts to forcibly repatriate hundreds of Vietnamese asylum seekers. February 18 – Overcrowded ferry ML Gretchen I, traveling from Cebu, overturns and sinks at the entrance to the port of Cadiz, Negros Occidental; by the end of the month, fifty-one people are reported killed. It happens when passengers shifted to one side to avoid high waves. 1997 INTERNATIONAL YEAR BOOK (Covering the Year 1996) COLLIER NEWFIELD, INC. 1997 New York, NYCitations: March 1, 1996 Ferry of Disgrace http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/96/0517/newsmap/philippi.html https://web.archive.org/web/20240714020530/http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/96/0517/newsmap/philippi.html dead July 14, 2024 Asiaweek July 13, 2024 February 19, 1996 World News Briefs: Nearly 50 Believed Dead As Philippine Ferry Sinks https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/19/world/world-news-briefs-nearly-50-believed-dead-as-philippine-ferry-sinks.html Reuters The New York Times July 13, 2024 March March 18 – Fire razes Ozone Disco in Quezon City, killing 162 guests including college graduating students and 95 more injured. The incident was officially acknowledged as the worst fire in Philippine history, and among the 10 worst nightclub fires in the world.https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/112462-biggest-news-events-apec-1996-philippines/ Looking back: Biggest 1996 news events when PH first hosted APEC Punzalan Ronnie November 12, 2015 Rappler June 4, 2018 May 2, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180502214058/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/112462-biggest-news-events-apec-1996-philippines livehttps://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/03/21/tragedy-of-fires-death-and-destruction-in-the-philippines/ Tragedy of fires: Death and destruction in the Philippines Mayuga Jonathan March 21, 2018 BusinessMirror September 11, 2019 March 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200324230533/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/03/21/tragedy-of-fires-death-and-destruction-in-the-philippines/ live"At least 150 are killed in disco fire in Manila" https://web.archive.org/web/20171010172559/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/19/world/at-least-150-are-killed-in-disco-fire-in-manila.html October 10, 2017 The New York Times. March 19, 1996. Retrieved April 25, 2021.June 2018 March 24 – A mining disaster occurs on the island province of Marinduque when the leftover mine tailings from the drainage of the Marcopper Mining Corporation are leaked into the river and spilled into the sea.June 2018 April April 17 – The Environment Department imposes a ban on the export of live monkeys and a quarantine on Ferlite Scientific Research that had shipped the monkeys to the United States on March 12, where the deaths of two of them in Texas are later found caused by a Reston virus.April 18, 1996 Philippines bans export of monkeys https://books.google.com/books?id=ZXRTAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=news+of+philippines+after:1995-12-31+before:1997-01-01&article_id=5639,5393732&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh-_iEy7aXAxV5X-sIHePfLycQ6AF6BAgQEAM#v=onepage&q=news%20of%20philippines%20after%3A1995-12-31%20before%3A1997-01-01&f=false Reuters Daily News Kingsport, Tennessee October 13, 2026 5 Google Books On April 29, the national government orders the quarantine on five monkey-breeding farms.Alabastro Ruben April 29–30, 1996 Fearful of Ebola virus: Philippines Quarantines Monkeys https://books.google.com/books?id=a3RTAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA13&dq=news+of+philippines+after:1995-12-31+before:1997-01-01&article_id=6431,6240138&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh-_iEy7aXAxV5X-sIHePfLycQ6AF6BAgREAM#v=onepage&q=news%20of%20philippines%20after%3A1995-12-31%20before%3A1997-01-01&f=false Reuters Daily News Kingsport, Tennessee October 13, 2026 16 Google Books The export ban is lifted on June 10 while Ferlite remains under quarantine.June 10, 1996 Ban on monkey exports lifted https://books.google.com/books?id=V1tCAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA2&dq=news+of+philippines+after:1995-12-31+before:1997-01-01&article_id=6190,4256391&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh-_iEy7aXAxV5X-sIHePfLycQ6AF6BAgOEAM#v=onepage&q=news%20of%20philippines%20after%3A1995-12-31%20before%3A1997-01-01&f=false Associated Press The Daily News Middlesboro, Kentucky October 13, 2026 2 Google Books June June 13 – Retired P/Col. Rolando Abadilla, intelligence officer during the Marcos administration, is assassinated in Quezon City. Communist Alex Boncayao Brigade claims responsibility. Five of the seven accused would be convicted in 1999.—"TIMELINE: Abadilla 5" https://web.archive.org/web/20220404182820/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/813468/timeline-abadilla-5 April 4, 2022 Inquirer.net. 09-07-2016.—"Philippines: Lenido Lumanog's lasting legal legacy" https://web.archive.org/web/20220307162157/http://www.humanrights.asia/news/forwarded-news/AHRC-FAT-034-2016/ March 7, 2022 Asian Human Rights Commission. 10-09-2016.All were retrieved 04-04-2022."Appendix: Case analysis: Supreme Court's rulings on Vizconde and Abadilla cases are contradictory" https://web.archive.org/web/20230405171050/http://www.humanrights.asia/resources/journals-magazines/article2/1001-2/appendix-case-analysis-supreme-courts-rulings-on-vizconde-and-abadilla-cases-are-contradictory/ April 5, 2023 Asian Human Rights Commission. Dec. 21, 2010. Retrieved Oct. 8, 2021. July The Supreme Court upholds the death sentence for Leo Echegaray, who was convicted of rape in 1994 by a lower court. Echegaray is initially scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Muntinlupa in July 1997.December 19, 1996 Transcript — 2 suspects in / Leo's wish https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec19.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024December 17, 1996 Transcript — Paano patayin ang preso https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec17.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil July 31 – Sarah Balabagan, a migrant worker sentenced and imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates for almost two years for killing her employer in self-defense, is freed. She returns to the country the next day.Release from prison and return of S. Balabagan to the Philippines:—"Philippines: Filipino maid returns home after release from UAE jail" https://web.archive.org/web/20220803182905/http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b0af3b24f1bad802a63fd050b07f01a4 August 3, 2022 AP Archive. Aug. 1, 1996.—"Maid Returns, Spared From Death Sentence 17-Year-Old Killed Her Arab Employer During Attempted Rape" https://web.archive.org/web/20220803182905/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/aug/02/maid-returns-spared-from-death-sentence-17-year/ August 3, 2022 AP News via The Spokesman-Review. Aug. 2, 1996.—"Philippines Maid Returns Home" https://web.archive.org/web/20220803182907/https://migration.ucdavis.edu/mn/more.php?id=1037 August 3, 2022 Migration News (Vol. 3, No. 9), University of California, Davis. Sept. 1996.About S. Balabagan:—(Opinion) "The story of Sarah Balabagan" https://web.archive.org/web/20220120082606/https://opinion.inquirer.net/133484/the-story-of-sarah-balabagan January 20, 2022 Inquirer.net. Sept. 11, 2020.All were retrieved July 2, 2022. August August 1 – Mabuhay, moves to its new orbital slot. Mabuhay satellite, previously named Palapa B-2P, was acquired by Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corporation on an earlier date this year. Mabuhay became one to be owned by a Filipino entity.Mabuhay acquires Indon satellite;sets new orbit https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1370&dat=19960725&id=9mUVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0goEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6158,3894648 Manila Standard July 25, 1996 September 20, 2016 April 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160429204851/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1370&dat=19960725&id=9mUVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0goEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6158,3894648 liveMabuhay Acquires Pasifik Satellite http://www.telecompaper.com/news/mabuhay-acquires-pasifik-satellite--87089 Telecompaper June 30, 2014 August 6, 1996 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924125527/http://www.telecompaper.com/news/mabuhay-acquires-pasifik-satellite--87089 livePalapa B-2P http://weebau.com/satellite/P/palapa%20b2p.htm Weebau Space Encyclopedia June 30, 2014 February 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222162650/http://weebau.com/satellite/P/palapa%20b2p.htm live August 10 – Sagay becomes a component city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 8192. September September 1–8 – An outbreak of cholera occurs in Manila, affecting Paco and San Andres and isolating 33 patients admitted to three hospitals. Five die due to severe dehydration.September 12, 1996 Disease Outbreak Reported https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_09_12-en World Health Organization October 13, 2026 September 2 – A permanent peace agreement is signed by the national government and the Moro National Liberation Front at Malacañang Palace, concluding negotiations in Libya, Indonesia, and Mindanao, and ending the 26-year conflict in the southern islands.Citations: September 2–3, 1996 Muslim rebels sign peace pact https://books.google.com/books?id=r-wjAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=news+of+philippines+after:1995-12-31+before:1997-01-01&article_id=6410,1433344&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh-_iEy7aXAxV5X-sIHePfLycQ6AF6BAgLEAM#v=onepage&q=news%20of%20philippines%20after%3A1995-12-31%20before%3A1997-01-01&f=false Associated Press Deseret News Salt Lake City October 13, 2026 A4 Google Books Ali-Dans Sharifa Pearlsia July 8, 2020 Stories from Sulu: Flashback: At the Malacanan Palace for The Final Peace Agreement Sept. 2, 1996 https://mindanews.com/mindaviews/2020/07/stories-from-sulu-flashback-at-the-malacanan-palace-for-the-final-peace-agreement-sept-21996/ MindaNews July 4, 2026 Cal Ben September 2, 2023 Blast from the past — Remembering the historic 1996 PH-MNLF peace agreement https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/745-remembering-the-historic-1996-ph-mnlf-peace-agreement Philippine News Agency July 4, 2026"Mindanao Final Agreement" https://web.archive.org/web/20221010153054/https://peaceaccords.nd.edu/accord/mindanao-final-agreement October 10, 2022 Peace Accords Matrix, University of Notre Dame. 2015. Retrieved Oct. 4, 2021. October October 3 – A judicial court acquits San Ildefonso, Bulacan, mayor Honorato Galvez in relation to the murder of Alvin Vinculado and injuring of his brother.Citations: January 3, 1997 Transcript — Mayor Galvez no comment sa DOJ move https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1997/tvpjan03.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil January 3, 1997 Transcript — Galvez mum on DOJ's petition https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1997/twtjan03.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 October 15 – The foreign department confirms the denial by Myanmar of visa application of former president Corazon Aquino following her remarks against the former's ruling junta in the United States four days earlier.October 16, 1996 Burma denies visa to Corazon Aquino https://www.burmalibrary.org/sites/burmalibrary.org/files/obl/reg.burma/archives/199610/msg00190.html BurmaNet News October 2, 2026 October 24 – The national government bans José Ramos-Horta, an East Timorese resistance leader from Indonesia and Nobel Peace Prize winner, from entering the country by rejecting his visa application.October 25, 1996 Transcript — Ramos napikon sa video conference https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpoct25.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil Ramos-Horta has been invited by the leftist group Manila People's Forum as a keynote speaker in a November conference.October 25, 1996 Transcript — Ramos lashes Timor critics https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtoct25.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 It is the second time he has been banned since 1994.January 8, 1997 Transcript — Nobel Laureate Ramos-Horta Bannes From Entering RP https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1997/twtjan08.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 October 28 – Transport groups nationwide hold the Welgang Bayan to protest oil price hike and oil deregulation. However, only Makati, Las Piñas, Parañaque and Pateros in Metro Manila, as well as Bacolod, are affected by the strike.October 28, 1996 Transcript — Strike bigo https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpoct28.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil October 30 – The Philippine Airlines Employees Association, consisting of three labor unions, begins to go on the first of a series of strikes,November 7, 1996 Transcript — Mga welga itatama sa APEC https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov07.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil resulting to cancellation of flights; continuing despite an ultimatum set on November 1October 31, 1996 Transcript — Libu-libo stranded sa airport https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpoct31.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 filNovember 1, 1996 Transcript — PAL strikers defiant https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov01.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 and until the month's first week as negotiations are later held.November 7, 1996 Transcript — Labor issues on the rise https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov07.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024November 14, 1996 Transcript — Strikers: Stop or be teminated https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov14.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 The strike is due to a labor disputeOctober 30, 1996 Transcript — PAL workers mag-wewelga https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpoct29.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil having been caused by the privatization of the airline by the Lucio Tan group in January 1995 and the employees' pending collective bargaining agreement.November 1, 1996 Transcript — PAL unions complaints https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov01.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024November 1, 1996 Transcript — PAL's deterioration https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov01.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 October 30–31 – In Cotabato City, business establishments are closed amid a general strike in protest over incidents of kidnap-for-ransom by the bandits.Citations: November 1, 1996 Transcript — Panawagan sa Mindanao https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov01.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil November 1, 1996 Transcript — Cotabato's back in business, but https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov01.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November November 5 – A police raid in Tagaytay, Cavite, led by provincial governor Epimaco Velasco,November 6, 1996 Transcript — P650-M shabu nasamsam https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov06.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil results to the confiscation of more than 200 kilograms of shabu and heroin worth ₱800 million, becoming the largest drug bust since the 1972 arrest of Lim Seng. Hongkonger Wai Kuen Alan Tong (Lucky Lau), a suspected member of the 14K syndicate, is arrested for drug trafficking;November 28, 1996 Transcript — All-out campaign https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov28.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 while another escapes. November 6 – In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the country's government bans RC Constantino, chairperson of militant group Sanlakas; with immigration authorities eventually deporting himNovember 8, 1996 Transcript — NPA/Jakarta/RC Constantino https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov08.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil after detaining him for 12 hours since arrival at Subang International Airport.November 7, 1996 Transcript — RC Constantino https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov07.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil Constantino is scheduled to attend the second Asia-Pacific Conference on East Timor (APCET) in relation to the area being occupied by Indonesia.November 7, 1996 Transcript — Upset over Malaysia ban https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov07.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 9 – Forty-one inmates of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa begin to hold a hunger strike to demand an amnesty from the president. At least seven of the protesters are later hospitalized.November 28, 1996 Transcript — Hunger strike sa Munti https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov28.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil November 11 – Eleven Filipino delegates to the APCET are likewise deported from Malaysia;November 11, 1996 Transcript — Silence of the lamb https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov11.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 almost all of them return to the country.November 11, 1996 Transcript — 11 Pinoys pinabalik https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov11.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil They have been arrested by the police after about 400 members of the youth wing of the ruling United Malays National Organization break up the forum at the Kuala Lumpur Hotel; and then detained for two days.November 11, 1996 Transcript — Malaysian experience: Youth disrupt APCET https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov11.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 12 – Labor leader Filemon Lagman is arrested for murder in relation to the 1992 assassination of police intelligence officer Ibarra de Guzman, allegedly by the Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB), in Marikina.November 18, 1996 Transcript — Arraignment postponed https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov18.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 While in detention, Lagman later goes on a hunger strike to protest his arrest;November 14, 1996 Transcript — Lagman nag-hunger strike https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov14.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 filNovember 14, 1996 Transcript — Due process or persecution https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov14.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 lasting for 12 days until November 27, when the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) rules his detention being illegal, leading to his release.November 27, 1996 Transcript — Popoy, pinalaya na https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov27.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 filNovember 27, 1996 Transcript — Release, APEC aftermath https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov27.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 22: The APEC business forum begins.November 22, 1996 Transcript — ABAC meet https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov22.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024November 25, 1996 Transcript — Private sector's role https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov25.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 President Ramos signs two bills into law—one on sin tax on beer and cigarettes effective in 1997;November 27, 1996 Transcript — No more revoting on bill https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov27.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 and another imposing stiffer penalties for holders of fake passports.November 22, 1996 Transcript — Cigar, beer, passport act https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov22.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 23 — Security personnel recover explosives on a bridge in Manila, as the United States Secret Service foils a suspected assassination plot by the Al Qaeda on president Bill Clinton upon his arrival.March 24, 2024 The plot to kill Bill Clinton in Manila that history nearly forgot https://globalnation.inquirer.net/229215/the-plot-to-kill-bill-clinton-in-manila-that-history-nearly-forgot/ Reuters Philippine Daily Inquirer October 2, 2026 November 24–25 – 8th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit is held in Subic, Zambales; the first time the country hosted the event.June 2018 November 26 – Chinese and Filipino trade officials sign four agreements, including the continuation of operation of the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong after the end of British colonization; the establishment of Consular Offices in Guangzhou and Cebu City; and the construction of two power plants in the country.November 26, 1996 Transcript — Ramos-Jiang meet on Spratlys https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov26.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 This occurs during a 3-day state visit of Chinese president Jiang Zemin that lasts until November 28.November 29, 1996 Transcript — Ople bats for inquiry https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov29.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 27 – The police raids an alleged shabu laboratory in Parañaque where five Hongkongers, suspected members of the 14K gang, escape.November 28, 1996 Transcript — Shabu laboratory https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov28.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil It is the third major operation since President Ramos ordered a crackdown on drug trafficking in October.November 28, 1996 Transcript — Narcom out of crackdown? https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov28.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 28 – The Manila RTC sentences Rommel Concepcion to life imprisonment for murder. Concepcion, who shot to death fellow student Jellico Gamilla during an alleged fraternity war in front of the Far Eastern University on July 14, 1994, has earlier been granted bail.November 28, 1996 Transcript — Frat member makukulong https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov28.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 filNovember 28, 1996 Transcript — No justice for slain student https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov28.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 November 29 – Senate president Maceda, in his privilege speech, reveals a ₱120-million land deal between the Public Estates Authority (PEA) and Amari Coastal Bay Development Corporation (ACBDC), which was signed by then PEA chairperson and transportation secretary Amado Lagdameo, citing numerous alleged violations including being underpriced.Citations: November 29, 1996 Transcript — Nanganganib na kumpirmasyon ni Lagdameo https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov29.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil November 29, 1996 Transcript — DOTC appointment https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov29.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 The deal is part of "Boulevard 2000", the government's plan to develop the Manila Bay area, which involves land reclamation;December 4, 1996 Transcript — Amari speaks on land deal https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec04.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 as Amari is said controlled by Thailand-based real estate company Ital-Thai.December 6, 1996 Transcript — Maceda's threat, FVR defense https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec06.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 Massive investigations would later be launched.December 3, 1996 Transcript — Maceda at ang expose kay Lagdameo https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec03.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December December 3 – A fire, considered the largest in Lipa, Batangas, hits an entire purok, caused by an explosion in a public market and resulting to massive damages.December 4, 1996 Transcript — Brgy 3 Lipa City https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec04.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil December 4 – The National Bureau of Investigation and the Presidential Security Group raid the national headquarters of COBSAF (Cool But Sure And Firm Foundation) in Intramuros, Manila, and arrest a couple and a pastor. COBSAF, initially a non-government organization, is later alleged illegally using the presidential seal and President Ramos in its operations.December 4, 1996 Transcript — Pirma ni FVR https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec04.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil December 7 – Marikina becomes a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila through ratification of Republic Act 8223 which was approved on November 6.The Shoe Capital of the Philippines https://marikina.gov.ph/webmarikina/Our-City.html live February 15, 2022 Marikina City - Shoe Capital of the Philippines https://web.archive.org/web/20211211131149/https://marikina.gov.ph/webmarikina/Our-City.html December 11, 2021 December 10 – The Supreme Court rejects a petition from the Presidential Commission on Good Government to keep five individuals appointed to the 15-member board of directors of the San Miguel Corporation, allowing former Marcos crony Danding Cojuangco to regain his shares, including the company, which were sequestered by the government after the 1986 ouster of president Ferdinand Marcos.December 10, 1996 Transcript — SC lets him regain SMC https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec10.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 13 – The police arrests Arnold Salazar, alleged ABB leader, in a drug bust in Cubao, Quezon City. Salazar has been suspected of killing Rey dela Cruz, barangay captain of Quiapo, Manila, and former police colonel Reynaldo Dino in 1990.Citations: December 13, 1996 Transcript — Head falls / Jueteng https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec13.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil December 13, 1996 Transcript — Senate to pass / ABB arrested https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec13.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 20: The Supreme Court, acting on a petition filed by senator Miriam Santiago, issues a temporary restraining order to PIRMA, suspending the signature campaign for constitutional amendment and lifting of term limits on elected officials,Citations: December 20, 1996 Transcript — Pinigil ng Supreme Court https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec20.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil December 20, 1996 Transcript — Suffers setback with TRO https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec20.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 and barring the Commission on Elections from hearing the group's petition.January 14, 1997 Transcript — SC sets debate on PIRMA's petition on January 23 https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1997/twtjan14.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 About 300 employees from German company Telefunken Microelectronics, led by leftist labor leader Filemon Lagman, barge into the premises of the Labor Department and take over the office of the secretary to demand their reinstatement at work amid a year-long dispute with their employer.December 20, 1996 Transcript — Pay hike / DOLE takeover? https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec20.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024December 24, 1996 Transcript — Funky workers https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec24.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 The occupation lasts until December 31 when they are arrested and briefly detained by the police.December 26, 1996 Transcript — Telefunken workers https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec26.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024January 1, 1997 Transcript — Problems with Telefunken https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1997/twtjan01.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 30 – President Ramos signs four bills into law, including the final phase of the Salary Standardization Law, the increasing of the internal revenue allotments for local government units, the expansion of the Court of Appeals, and the extension of the Alien Social Integration Act for a year.December 30, 1996 Transcript — Emergency meet / Bills signed https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec30.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 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 April 4 – Maundy Thursday April 5 – Good Friday April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) May 1 – Labor Day June 12 – Independence Day July 4 – 50th Anniversary of the Philippine-American Friendship Day (Through Proclamation No. 811, s. 1996)Declaring Thursday, July 4, 1996, as a Special Day Throughout the Country PP 811 June 17, 1996 https://lawphil.net/executive/proc/proc1996/proc_811_1996.html February 22, 2026 June 25, 1996 July 4 a holiday https://books.google.com/books?id=haEVAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA4&dq=philippine+american+friendship+july+proclamation+number&article_id=6580,3896595&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwis35uanvySAxWQr1YBHaJPG1oQ6AF6BAgLEAM#v=onepage&q=philippine%20american%20friendship%20july%20proclamation%20number&f=false Manila Standard Manila Kamahalan Publishing Corporation February 22, 2026 4 Google Books August 25 – 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 addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." Television 1996 in Philippine television Sports May 26 – The Alaska Milkmen defeats the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, 93-92 in overtime to win the 1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup finals. July 19–August 4 – The Philippines participate in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and rank 61st. Athlete Mansueto Velasco receives his silver medal and placed second in boxing.June 2018 September 10 – The Alaska Milkmen wins against the Formula Shell Zoom Masters, grabbing their second championship for the season.Alaska wins PBA crown https://web.archive.org/web/20230405171143/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YpQVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iwsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6105,1638364 April 5, 2023 , Jimbo Gulle, Manila Standard, September 11, 1996 November – Paeng Nepomuceno wins the 32nd Bowling World Cup in Northern Ireland—his fourth championship—after defeating Drew Hylen of the United States, 243–172. Nepomuceno has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first bowler to become the World Cup champion thrice.November 25, 1996 Transcript — Paeng nanalo sa bowling World Cup https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpnov25.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil Bong Coo likewise joins the event.November 22, 1996 Transcript — 32nd Bowling World Cup https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov22.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December – Golfers Tony Lascuna, Rey Pagunsan, and Richard Sinfuego defend the country's title in the Putra Cup, winning over Indonesia, with Lascuna winning the individual title.December 2, 1996 Transcript — Phil defends Putra Cup https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec02.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 17 – The Alaska Milkmen wins the coveted grandslam, winning the series over Ginebra San Miguel, 4-1.June 2018 Entertainment and culture November 23 – Alanis Morissette holds a concert at the Araneta Coliseum.November 22, 1996 Transcript — "Jagged little girl" https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtnov22.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 8–10 – Michael Jackson's concert is held in Asiaworld in Parañaque. Jackson stays in the country on December 5–11.Citations: December 5, 1996 Transcript — Jackson is here https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec05.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 9, 1996 Transcript — Jackson concert https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec09.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil December 10, 1996 Transcript — Your Date With History https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec10.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 December 11, 1996 Transcript — Michael / last concert https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec11.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 filhttps://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/27/09/michael-jackson-was-manila Michael Jackson was in Manila in '96 June 26, 2009 ABS-CBN News March 16, 2022 April 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230405171144/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/27/09/michael-jackson-was-manila dead December 16 – Talent manager Lolit Solis is sentenced by a judicial court to two-year imprisonment after pleading guilty to estafa in relation to the 1994 Manila Film Festival scandal.Citations: December 16, 1996 Transcript — Lolit at Ginebra na naka-isa https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/tvpdec16.html TV Patrol; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 fil December 16, 1996 Transcript — DOJ to file raps https://www.ph.net/htdocs/news/1996/twtdec16.html The World Tonight; ABS-CBN News Philippine Network Foundation, Inc. July 27, 2024 Births January 3 – Calvin Oftana, basketball player January 4 – Joshua Colet, actor and model January 6 – Elisse Joson, actress and model January 10 – Joshua Pacio, mixed martial artist and current MMA World Champion January 15 – Julian Estrada, actor January 21 – Hannah Arnold, beauty queen January 22 – Khalil Ramos, actor and singer February 15 – Skusta Clee, rapper, member of Ex Battalion February 18 – Elle Villanueva, actress and model March 16 – Kaila Estrada, actress and model March 26 – Kathryn Bernardo, actress April 2 – Kib Montalbo, basketball player April 12 – Charlie Dizon, actress April 20 – Miggy Tolentino, actor and That's My Bae contestant May 10 – Anjo Damiles, actor May 14 – Jessica Villarubin May 21 – Jay Arcilla, actor June 1 – Dawn Macandili, volleyball player June 2 – Morissette, singer, songwriter, and actress June 9 – Marvelous Alejo, actress and singer June 30 – Sarina Bolden, footballer July 20 – Sue Ramirez, actress July 22 – Jane Oineza, actress July 23 – Viy Cortez, vlogger July 28 – Yasser Marta, actor August 9 – Sanya Lopez, actress August 13: Thea Tolentino, actress Eli San Fernando, labor leader and politician August 15: Analyn Barro, actress Flow G, rapper August 17 – Ella Cruz, actress August 24 – Faye Lorenzo, actress and model September 4 – Sisi Rondina, volleyball player September 8 – Krystal Reyes, actress and vlogger September 13 – CJ Navato, actor September 27 – Remedy Rule, swimmer October 17: Nikki De Guzman, journalist Karen Reyes, actress October 26 – Ronnie Alonte, actor and singer November 4 – Michael Christian Martinez, figure skater November 7: Luke Gebbie, swimmer Luigi Villafuerte, politician November 11 – Mimiyuuuh, vlogger November 14 – Rabiya Mateo, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder December 5 – Sara Castañeda, footballer December 17 – Thirdy Ravena, basketball player December 22: Makisig Morales, actor and singer Joao Constancia, actor and member of BoybandPH December 25 – Ivana Alawi, actress and vlogger Deaths January 7 – Bienvenido Santos, Filipino-American fiction, poetry and nonfiction writer. (b. 1911) March 17 – Rey Cuenco, basketball player (b. 1960) June 2 – Ishmael Bernal, Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter (b. 1938) August 11 – Ambrosio Padilla, basketball player and senator (b. 1910) September 18 – Tomás Cloma, lawyer and businessman (b. 1904) October 28 – Irene R. Cortes, Filipino judge (b. 1921) November 2 – Arnie Tuadles, basketball player (b. 1956) November 27 – Balot, comedian, film, television and stage actor (b. 1926) References 1996 in Category:1996 in Southeast Asia Philippines Category:1990s in the Philippines Category:Years of the 20th century in the Philippines