2011 in the Philippines

none August 2020 2011 2011 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2011. Incumbents For the current incumbents of the Executive Cabinet under the current administration, see Cabinet of the Philippines. For the current leaders in the Congress of the Philippines, see Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives of the Philippines. For the complete list of the current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, see Current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. center center Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino III (face crop).jpg President Benigno S. Aquino III Benigno S.Aquino III 112 VP Binay (cropped).jpg Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay, Sr. Jejomar C. Binay Sr. 119 Juan Ponce Enrile 15th congress.webp Senate President Juan Ponce F. Enrile Juan Ponce F. Enrile 121 Feliciano Belmonte Jr - 2016 (cropped).jpg House Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr. Feliciano R.Belmonte Jr. 121 Renato Corona official portrait.jpg Chief Justice Renato C. Corona RenatoC. Corona 106 President: Benigno Aquino III Vice President: Jejomar Binay Senate President: Juan Ponce Enrile House Speaker: Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. Chief Justice: Renato Corona Philippine Congress: 15th Congress of the Philippines Events January thumb|right|150px|In light of the perceived resurgence of heinous crimes in the Philippines, Vice President Jejomar Binay called for the re-imposition of death penalty to give Filipinos a "discipline". The capital punishment in the country was abolished on June 24, 2006, by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo thumb|200px|Much of the extent of the flooding is located on the areas of the map shaded green. The green-shaded part of the map receives year-round rainfall. January 5 – Heavy rains spawn flash floods and landslides that leave at least 10 people dead in several regions in Mindanao.Alave Kristine Death toll in floods, slides in South now 10 Philippine Daily Inquirer January 5, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110105-312581/Death-toll-in-floods-slides-in-South-now-10 January 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106201220/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110105-312581/Death-toll-in-floods-slides-in-South-now-10 January 6, 2011 dead mdy-all Evangelista Katherine Rains kill 25, displace 400,000 in 7 regions—disaster agency Philippine Daily Inquirer January 5, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110105-312654/Rains-kill-25-displace-400000-in-7-regionsdisaster-agency January 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106200426/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110105-312654/Rains-kill-25-displace-400000-in-7-regionsdisaster-agency January 6, 2011 dead mdy-all January 18 – The Supreme Court (SC) denies Lauro Vizconde's appeal for reconsideration of its decision acquitting Hubert Webb and six other co-accused in the Vizconde massacre case.Yamsuam Cathy SC junks Vizconde appeal Philippine Daily Inquirer January 18, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110118-315179/SC-junks-Vizconde-appeal January 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110119205616/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110118-315179/SC-junks-Vizconde-appeal January 19, 2011 dead mdy-all January 19 – Vice President Jejomar Binay joins calls for the re-imposition of death penalty in the country, in light of the perceived resurgence of heinous crimes.Abella Jerrie VP Binay backs death penalty revival GMA News January 19, 2011 http://www.gmanews.tv/story/210989/vp-binay-backs-death-penalty-revival January 19, 2011 January 22 – Raymond Dominguez, suspected leader of a notorious carnapping syndicate, surrenders to police in Malolos City, Bulacan, after being tagged as the mastermind in three gruesome murders. The Dominguez brothers, Raymond and Roger, are allegedly involved in the killings of car dealers Venson Evangelista, Emerson Lozano, and the latter's driver, Ernani Sencil.Recuenco Aaron Dominguez surrenders Manila Bulletin January 23, 2011 http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/300148/alleged-mastermind-car-dealers-brutal-killings-yields-police January 23, 2011Beltran Jill Murder, carjacking charges filed vs car-theft group Sun Star January 23, 2011 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/murder-carjacking-charges-filed-vs-car-theft-group January 23, 2011 On February 10, Roger Dominguez, suspected carjack ring leader and brother of Raymond Dominguez, is arrested after being flagged down for violating traffic rules in Timog Avenue, Quezon City. Like his brother, the older Dominguez is linked to the killings of Venzon Evangelista and Ernane Sencil in January.Chavez Chito Traffic violation led to the arrest of carjack king Manila Bulletin February 10, 2011 http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/303638/traffic-violation-led-arrest-carjack-king February 10, 2011DZIQ: Another suspected car theft ring leader falls Philippine Daily Inquirer February 10, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110210-319520/DZIQ-Another-suspected-car-theft-ring-leader-falls February 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110210083036/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110210-319520/DZIQ-Another-suspected-car-theft-ring-leader-falls February 10, 2011 dead mdy-all January 23 – The death toll from the 2010–2011 Philippine floods rises to 68 with 26 others still missing.Death toll from heavy rains climbs to 68 The Philippine Star January 23, 2011 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=650755&publicationSubCategoryId=200 https://archive.today/20120906034217/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=650755&publicationSubCategoryId=200 dead September 6, 2012 January 23, 2011 January 24: The country's first successful liver transplant is performed on a child, three-year-old Catherine Erica Buenaventura.Calleja Nina First pediatric liver transplant by PH team of doctors Philippine Daily Inquirer January 25, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110125-316394/First-pediatric-liver-transplant-by-PH-team-of-doctors January 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110126095442/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110125-316394/First-pediatric-liver-transplant-by-PH-team-of-doctors January 26, 2011 dead mdy-all A 17-year-old student of the University of the Philippines, Danica Flores Magpantay, is named the 2011 Ford Models Supermodel of the World.San Juan Thelma UP student 2010 World SuperModel Philippine Daily Inquirer January 24, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110124-316227/UP-student-2010-World-SuperModel January 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110126075640/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110124-316227/UP-student-2010-World-SuperModel January 26, 2011 dead mdy-all January 27 – During a hearing at the Senate, former military budget officer Lt. Col George Rabusa bares a "pabaon" (send-off) system in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and reveals how AFP chiefs allegedly raked in millions in illegal wealth. According to Rabusa, then outgoing AFP Chief of Staff Angelo Reyes allegedly received not less than P50 million as "pabaon" when he retired in 2001.Mendez Christina 'Reyes got P50-M sendoff money' The Philippine Star January 28, 2011 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=652127&publicationSubCategoryId=63 https://archive.today/20120906142343/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=652127&publicationSubCategoryId=63 dead September 6, 2012 January 28, 2011 Torregoza Hannah Ex-budget officer bares 'pabaon' for AFP retirees Manila Bulletin January 27, 2011 http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/301031/exbudget-officer-bares-pabaon-afp-retirees January 28, 2011 February thumb|right|200px|On February 8, 2011, a week after being accused of corruption while being AFP Chief of Staff, Angelo Reyes died due to a gunshot wound in an apparent suicide February 1 – Heidi Mendoza, a former auditor at the Commission on Audit (COA), reveals alleged irregularities and cover-ups in financial transactions involving the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Balana Cynthia Former auditor details money trail Philippine Daily Inquirer February 2, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110202-317912/Former-auditor-details-money-trail February 2, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110204125148/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110202-317912/Former-auditor-details-money-trail February 4, 2011 February 3 – The Court of Appeals clears Senator Panfilo Lacson for the alleged murders of publicist Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito.Torres Tetch Fugitive Lacson cleared for murders of publicist, driver Philippine Daily Inquirer February 3, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110203-318244/Fugitive-Lacson-cleared-for-murders-of-publicist-driver February 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110206104642/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110203-318244/Fugitive-Lacson-cleared-for-murders-of-publicist-driver February 6, 2011 dead mdy-all de Santos Jonathan Appellate court clears fugitive senator of criminal raps Sun Star February 3, 2011 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/appellate-court-clears-fugitive-senator-criminal-raps February 3, 2011 January 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150111191415/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/appellate-court-clears-fugitive-senator-criminal-raps dead February 8 – Former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Angelo Reyes commits suicide amidst graft charges.Alberto Thea Former defense secretary dies of gunshot wound Yahoo! Philippines February 8, 2011 http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2011/02/08/former-defense-secretary-dies-of-gunshot-wound/ February 8, 2011Carcamo Dennis Ex-AFP chief Reyes commits suicide The Philippine Star February 8, 2011 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655535&publicationSubCategoryId=63 https://archive.today/20121227183024/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655535&publicationSubCategoryId=63 dead December 27, 2012 February 8, 2011 February 15 –In a 7–6 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the municipalities of Baybay in Leyte; Bogo in Cebu; Catbalogan in Samar; Tandag in Surigao del Sur; Lamitan in Basilan; Borongan in Eastern Samar; Tayabas in Quezon; Tabuk in Kalinga; Bayugan in Agusan del Sur; Batac in Ilocos Norte; Mati in Davao Oriental; Guihulngan in Negros Oriental; Cabadbaran in Agusan del Norte; El Salvador in Misamis Oriental; Carcar in Cebu; and Naga in Cebu can retain their city status. The court reaffirmed that their conversion to cityhood complied with all legal requirements.February 15, 2011 League of Cities v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 176951, February 15, 2011 https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2011/02/15/league-of-cities-v-comelec-g-r-no-176951-february-15-2011/ live November 17, 2021 Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines https://web.archive.org/web/20200729015546/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2011/02/15/league-of-cities-v-comelec-g-r-no-176951-february-15-2011/ July 29, 2020 February 20 – Mount Bulusan suddenly erupts and sends a plume of ash 2 kilometers high.Philippine volcano blast prompts hundreds to flee Yahoo! News February 20, 2011 https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110221/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_volcano February 21, 2011 February 24 – Ilocos Sur Representative Ronald Singson, son of former Governor Chavit Singson, is sentenced to 1-year and 6 months of imprisonment in Hong Kong for possession of illegal drugs. Singson was caught by local authorities in July 2010 with 6.67 grams of pure cocaine and two tablets of the narcotic Nitrazepam at Hong Kong's international airport.Balana Cynthia Congressman Singson gets 18 months for drug trafficking Philippine Daily Inquirer February 24, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20110224-321997/Congressman-Singson-gets-18-months-for-drug-trafficking February 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110227132807/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20110224-321997/Congressman-Singson-gets-18-months-for-drug-trafficking February 27, 2011 dead mdy-all Sanchez Rowena Joy Ronald Singson to spend 18 months in prison for drug charge Manila Bulletin February 25, 2011 http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/306201/ronald-singson-spend-18-months-prison-drug-charge February 27, 2011 March March 1 – After being sentenced to over a year of imprisonment in Hong Kong, Ronald Singson resigns as the representative of the first district of Ilocos Sur.Alvarez Kathrina Speaker receives Singson's resignation letter Sun Star March 1, 2011 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2011/03/01/speaker-receives-singsons-resignation-letter-142458 March 1, 2011 March 21 – The House of Representatives votes (212–46) to impeach Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.Cabacungan Gil House votes, 212–46, to impeach Gutierrez Philippine Daily Inquirer March 22, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110322-326875/House-votes-212-46-to-impeach-Gutierrez March 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110322210909/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110322-326875/House-votes-212-46-to-impeach-Gutierrez March 22, 2011 dead mdy-all March 24 – For failing to attend the inquiry into military corruption without a justifiable reason, former AFP comptroller Jacinto Ligot and his wife Erlinda are cited in contempt by the Senate and hold in Senate custody.Burgonio TJ Senate holds Ligots in contempt Philippine Daily Inquirer March 25, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110325-327515/Senate-holds-Ligots-in-contempt March 25, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110326161538/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110325-327515/Senate-holds-Ligots-in-contempt March 26, 2011 Mendez Christina www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=669526&publicationSubCategoryId=63 The Philippine Star March 25, 2011 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=669526&publicationSubCategoryId=63 https://archive.today/20120906141315/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=669526&publicationSubCategoryId=63 dead September 6, 2012 March 25, 2011 March 26 – Senator Panfilo Lacson returns to the Philippines after more than a year away from the country.Lacson keeps out of sight Philippine Daily Inquirer March 27, 2011 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110327-327839/Lacson-keeps-out-of-sight March 27, 2011 April April 7 – A press conference in DOJ is held. BIR Commissioner Kim Henares filed a case against Rep. Mikey Arroyo, his wife Angela and Brazilian model-actress Daiana Menezes.http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?id=29455 Tax evasion charges filed vs Mikey Arroyo, wife BusinessWorld April 8, 2011 April 8, 2011 August 23, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190823072321/http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?id=29455 dead April 22 – A landslide happens on Compostella Valley, where 13 miners are killed.https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/regions/04/22/11/1-dead-40-missing-compostela-valley-landslide 3 dead, 22 missing in Compostela Valley landslide ABS-CBN News April 22, 2011 April 23, 2011 May May 8–9 – Typhoon Bebeng enters the Philippine area of Responsibility, and hits Bicol region where 20 people reported dead while 2 still missing. May 10 – The local government of Camarines Sur, declares the province under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Bebeng.Storm kills 11 in Philippines http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/05/09/Storm-kills-11-in-Philippines/UPI-52371304938117/ United Press International September 3, 2011 June June 29 – Philippine National Railways inaugurates Bicol Express rail service from Tutuban to Naga City.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/367959/economy/business/pnr-to-resume-bicol-express-in-sept PNR to resume Bicol Express in Sept. GMA News May 9, 2014 July 29, 2014 however, as of April 2015 services had still not been resumed.http://www.pnr.gov.ph/index.php/news-media/bicol-express-news Bicol Express News "Manila Bicol trips are currently suspended. Please bear with us." April 29, 2015 May 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150512010425/http://www.pnr.gov.ph/index.php/news-media/bicol-express-news dead August August 11 – Koko Pimentel is proclaimed as a new Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, replacing Migz Zubiri, who resigned on August 3.http://ph.news.yahoo.com/photos/koko-pimentel-officially-proclaimed-senator-1313054651-slideshow/ Koko Pimentel officially proclaimed senator Yahoo! Philippines News August 11, 2011 August 11, 2011 September September 27 – Typhoon Pedring (international name Nesat)Malig Jojo Typhoon Pedring lashes Luzon ABS-CBN News September 27, 2011 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/27/11/typhoon-pedring-lashes-luzon September 28, 2011 made its landfall in the provinces of Isabela and Aurora and affected Metro Manila. It caused heavy damage to infrastructure. 9 confirmed death, almost 2 billion pesos cost of damage was reported and at least 20 fishermen were reported missing. November November 18 – Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is arrested after a Pasay court issued a warrant of arrest against her, following the filing of a complaint for electoral sabotage by the Commission on Elections.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/96489/warrant-of-arrest-served-on-arroyo Warrant of arrest served on Arroyo Philippine Daily Inquirer Matikas Santos November 18, 2011 The arrest warrant was served at a St. Luke's Medical Center at Taguig where Arroyo had been confined.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1166278/1/.html Former Philippine president Arroyo arrested Channel NewsAsia AFP November 18, 2011 December 28, 2011 November 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114034103/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1166278/1/.html dead December December 9 – Arroyo is detained at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City after being transferred by ambulance.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/108197/arroyo-arrives-at-vmmc Arroyo now at VMMC Philippine Daily Inquirer December 9, 2011 December 9, 2011 December 10 – A plane crash in Parañaque kills 14 people in a slum area.Echeminada Perseus 14 killed as plane crashes into slum area http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=757239&publicationSubCategoryId=63 https://archive.today/20130131085029/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=757239&publicationSubCategoryId=63 dead January 31, 2013 December 14, 2011 The Philippine Star December 11, 2011 December 12 – 188 members of the House of Representatives sign an impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona.Chief Justice Corona impeached http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/12/11/chief-justice-corona-impeached ABS-CBN News December 11, 2011 Since only 95 signatures were necessary for the impeachment under the Constitution,Calonzo Andreo House majority oks impeach case vs Corona for Senate trial http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/241451/news/nation/house-majority-oks-impeach-case-vs-corona-for-senate-trial GMA News December 11, 2011 the complaint is to be transmitted to the Senate for trial.Chief Justice Corona impeached http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/12/11/chief-justice-corona-impeached ABS-CBN News December 11, 2011 December 14 – The Senate of the Philippines convenes as an impeachment court against Chief Justice Renato Corona.Senate moves to convene as impeachment court http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/111163/senate-moves-to-convene-as-impeachment-court Philippine Daily Inquirer December 11, 2011 December 16–18 – Typhoon Sendong (international name Washi) crossed the Visayas and Mindanao region, leaving almost 1,500 people dead and more than thousands missing.NBC News December 17, 2011 December 17, 2011 Storms pound Philippines in the thick of night, kill at least 436 https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna45705894 Holidays Public holidays in the Philippines On December 11, 2009, Republic Act No. 9849 declared Eidul Adha as a regular holiday.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. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2009/12/11/republic-act-no-9849/ 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 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.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 23, 2022 sprout.ph Blog https://web.archive.org/web/20210226130655/https://sprout.ph/blog/edsa-people-power-revolution/ February 26, 2021 On February 25, 2004, Republic Act No. 9256 declared every August 21 as a special nonworking holiday to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day.February 25, 2004 AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS NINOY AQUINO DAY, A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2004/02/25/republic-act-no-9256/ 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 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 (Day of Valor) April 21 – Maundy Thursday April 22 – Good Friday May 1 – Labor Day June 12 – Independence Day August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day August 28 – National Heroes Day August 30 – Eidul Fitr November 1 – All Saints Day November 6 – Eid al-Adha 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 January 8 – 1@11 – Gary Valenciano, Charice: SM Mall of Asia open grounds January 8 – Bone Thugs-n-Harmony live at SMX Convention Center January 11 – Mega 2011 – The Sharon Cuneta Birthday Concert: Araneta Coliseum January 15: Big Fish Trance NRG live at A-Venue Events Hall Bob Sinclar – live at World Trade Center, Pasay The Kapamilya Ultimate Leading Men – Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City January 20 – LMFAO live at Republiq Superclub January 21 – China Crisis live at Eastwood Mall Open Park January 21–22 – The CompanY: Isang Pasasalamat – The Sanctuary of Word for the World Christian Fellowship, Makati January 22: China Crisis live at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill Pambansang Musiklaban: Francis Magalona Tribute live at SM Mall of Asia open grounds January 25 – Lani Misalucha – The Nightingale Sings – Newport Performing Arts Theater February 4 – Janet Jackson Number Ones Up Close and Personal World Tour: PICC Plenary Hall February 5: ASAP Sessionistas 20.11 – Araneta Coliseum Kim Kyu Jong and Heo Young Saeng of SS501 live at PICC Forum 2 February 9 – Trini Lopez – Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City February 10 – Trini Lopez – Araneta Coliseum February 11: Jovit Baldivino Faithfully: Lahug, Cebu City Love Rocks: feat. Stephen Bishop, Dan Hill and Yvonne Elliman – Araneta Coliseum February 11–12 – And I Love Her – Jericho Rosales and Gabriel Valenciano: Teatrino, Promande, Greenhills February 12: A Night with Jose Mari Chan – Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park, Kawit, Cavite Deftones: Diamond Eyes Tour live at World Trade Center, Pasay Fra Lippo Lippi live at University of Baguio i Valentine U – Ogie Alcasid, Pops Fernandez and Regine Velasquez: Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila What Love Is – Martin Nievera & Sarah Geronimo: Araneta Coliseum February 12–13 – The Greatest Love Songs of our Time: Kuh Ledesma and the Hitmakers live at PICC Plenary Hall February 14: Fra Lippo Lippi live at NBC Tent My Beautiful Girls – Christian Bautista, Venus Raj, Krista Kleiner and Wendy Tabusalla with Resorts World Manila Dancers and Manila Philharmonic Orchestra: Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila Piolo Meets The Maestro – Piolo Pascual, Ryan Cayabyab, Yeng Constantino and Sitti Navarro: PICC Plenary Hall February 15 – Heart at Tux – The Tux: Music Museum February 18: Neocolours The Reunion: Eastwood Mall Voizes in the Rain – Voiz Boyz and The Rainmakers: Music Museum February 18–19 – Chippendales live at Newport Performing Arts Theater February 19 – Taylor Swift live at the Araneta Coliseum February 20 – Yellowcard live at A-Venue Hall Makati February 26: Jovit Baldivino Faithfully: Music Museum Park Mi Kyung live at Newport Performing Arts Theater Super Junior: Super Show 3 live at Araneta Coliseum March 1 – Sugarfree's Farewell Concert: Eastwood Mall March 2 – Starry Starry Night with Don McLean: Araneta Coliseum March 4 – Opera Belles Live in Concert: Eastwood Mall Open Park March 9: Stone Temple Pilots live 8:00 pm at Araneta Coliseum Anberlin live at A-Venue Hall Makati March 11 – Opera Belles Live in Concert: Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill March 12: Planetshakers live at Philsports Arena The Whitest Boy Alive live at Republiq, Resorts World Manila March 29 – David Pomeranz and Lea Salonga live at Resorts World Manila April 1 – P*Pop Explosion feat. Pop Girls, XLR8 and RPM live at the Aliw Theater April 6 – Good Charlotte live at Glorietta Mall, Makati April 7 – Bruno Mars live at Araneta Coliseum April 14 – Balikbayani feat. Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Lea Salonga etc. live at the Araneta Coliseum April 15 – Wency Cornejo: Here and Now – feat. After Image and Cookie Chua live at Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan City April 16 – The Script live at the Araneta Coliseum April 26 – Basil Valdez and Zsa Zsa Padilla live at the Araneta Coliseum April 28 – 2AM live at Newport Plaza, Resorts World, Manila April 29 – 2AM live at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hall April 30: 2AM live at Eastwood Mall Open Park PULP Summerslam XI live at Amoranto Stadium Switchfoot Live at Philsports Arena May 1 – Nervecell live at Nuvo Parking Lot Lahug, Cebu City May 6–7 – My One and Only feat. Kuh Ledesma, Isabella and Jon Santos live at the Music Museum May 7: Jennylyn Mercado Coming from the Rain live at Zirkoh, Timog Avenue, Quezon City Lee DeWyze live at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hall May 8 – Lee DeWyze live at Eastwood Mall Open Park May 10: Justin Bieber My World Tour live at SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds Mr. Big live at the Araneta Coliseum May 12 – Air Supply live at the Aliw Theater May 13 – Rock N' Roll Era feat. Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee and Rivermaya live at Metro Bar May 14 – John Lapus – Sweet @ 18 live at Music Museum May 16 – Pulp Unleashed Present: Asking Alexandria live at Amoranto Theater, Quezon City May 22 – Kenny Loggins live at SMX Convention Center May 23: Kenny G live at the PICC Plenary Hall Maroon 5 live at SMX Convention Center May 24 – Pops Fernandez in Fashion live at Newport Performing Arts Theater June 2 – Hillsong United Aftermath Tour live at Araneta Coliseum June 4: 2NE1 live at the Araneta Coliseum Tsai Chin Hu and Chang Hsiu Ching live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila June 14 – Pops Fernandez in Fashion live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila June 17 – Miley Cyrus Corazon Gitano Tour live at SM Mall of Asia open grounds June 18 – Wolfgang live at Metropolitan Theater June 24–25 – David Choi live at the Music Museum June 24–26 and July 1–2 – The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber live at CCP Main Theater June 24–July 10 – Aida the Music live at Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, Makati June 28 – Ryan Cayabyab and Friends live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila June 29 – RJ Bistro Presents: Sing-A-Long Doo Wop Night live at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati July 1 – Vice Ganda: Todo Sample sa Araneta live at Araneta Coliseum July 3 – Bocaue Fluvial Festival July 4 – Bobby Kimball live at SMX Convention Center July 5 – Kylie Minogue Aphrodite Tour live at Araneta Coliseum July 7 – Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. live at Araneta Coliseum July 15 – Angeline Quinto: Patuloy Ang Mangarap live at SM North Edsa Skydome July 16 & 23 – Martin Nievera Tribute live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila July 18 – David Archuleta live at the Araneta Coliseum July 23 – The CompanY and Jose Mari Chan: It's Complicated live at SMX Convention Center July 28 – Incubus: If Not Now, When? World Tour – Philippine Leg Concert live at Araneta Coliseum July 29 – Thirty Seconds to Mars live at Trinoma Mall/Mindanao Parking August 5: Rakenroll Jamming with Yeng Constantino feat. Tutti Caringal, Gloc 9, Raymund Marasigan and Sam Milby live at the Aliw Theater Timeless – Golden 60's Hits feat. Chip Hawkes, RJ Jacinto & Gerry and the Pacemakers live at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City August 6 – Timeless – Golden 60's Hits feat. Chip Hawkes, RJ Jacinto & Gerry and the Pacemakers live at PICC Plenary Hall, Pasay August 10 – Korn live at the Araneta Coliseum August 13 – Rachelle Ann Go live at Eastwood Mall Open Park August 14 – Rachelle Ann Go live at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hall August 19–26 – Solenn Heussaff On Stage live at Teatrino August 20 – Psor Rocks feat. Cueshe, Slapshock, General Luna, Kenyo, etc. live at Bay Park Service Road, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay August 23 – Ogie Alcasid – Celebration: A Birthday Concert live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila August 24 – Ed Kowalczyk live at the Araneta Coliseum August 25 – Kim Hyun Joong "Break Down" live at Trinoma Activity Center August 27 – Erik Bana live at the Meralco Theater September 2–18: In The Heights (Musical) live at Carlos P. Romulo Teater RCBC Plaza, Makati September 7 – All-4-One and Color Me Badd live at the Araneta Coliseum September 9: All-4-One and Color Me Badd live at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City China Crisis and Ex-Simple Minds live at SMX Convention Center September 16: In The Company of Side A live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila Rock Rizal 2011 feat. Gloc 9, Sandwich, Ebe Dancel, Peryodiko, Jett Pangan and Radioactive Sago Project live at SM Mall of Asia Sitti Ang Aking Awitin live at Music Museum September 16 & 17 – Martin Nievera Tribute live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila September 20 & 21 – American Idol Live Tour at the Araneta Coliseum September 22: All Time Low live at the Araneta Coliseum Zia Quizon: Simple Girl live at Teatrino, Greenhills September 23–25 – Mickey's Music Festival live at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City September 27 – Broadway Showstoppers feat. Leo Valdez, Joanna Ampil, Ima Castro, Opera Belles and Primo live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila September 29 – Westlife – Gravity World Tour live at the Araneta Coliseum September 30: The Wild Swans live at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City Toni Gonzaga: Toni @ 10 – The 10th Anniversary Celebration live at the Araneta Coliseum October 1 – The Wild Swans live at One Esplanade, SM Mall of Asia October 5–9 – Mickey's Music Festival live at the Araneta Coliseum October 9 – Lenka live at A-Venue, Makati October 10 – The Human League, Howard Jones and Belinda Carlisle live at the Araneta Coliseum October 14 – Tanduay Rhum Rockfest Year 5 live at SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds October 16: Andrea Corr live at the Araneta Coliseum Sum 41 live at A-Venue, Makati October 18 – Andrea Corr live at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City October 18–23 – Stomp! live at Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP, Pasay October 21 – Tahiti 80 live at 6/F The Tents at Alphaland Southgate October 25: Hitman Returns – David Foster & Friends feat. Philip Bailey, Ashanti, Russell Watson, Michael Bolton and Charice live at the Araneta Coliseum The Black Eyed Peas live at SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds October 26 – Owl City live at NBC Tent October 30 – Jason Mraz live at the Araneta Coliseum November 11 – Go West live at Eastwood Mall Open Park November 12 – Go West live at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill November 19: Children of Bodom live at the Amoranto Stadium Greyson Chance live at Eastwood Mall Open Park November 20 – Greyson Chance live at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill November 26 – BBS featuring Kean Cipriano live at the Aliw Theater November 30 – Pitbull live at the Araneta Coliseum December 7 – Train live at the Araneta Coliseum December 8: Mike Posner live at Trinoma Mall, Quezon City Y! Rocks Supports OPM feat. Wolfgang, Karl Roy, Urbandub, Wilabaliw, The Dawn, Hijo, Ang Bandang Shirley, Pedicab, The Jerks, Pupil, Taken by Cars, Paramita, Stonefree, Razorback, True Faith, Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Tanya Markova, Not So Fast, SinoSikat, General Luna, Somedaydream, Mobbstarr, Badburn, Hilera, Gloc-9, Parokya ni Edgar, Archipelago and Franco live at SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds Y! Rocks Supports OPM feat. Rico Blanco, Never the Strangers and Greyhoundz live at SM City Cebu Y! Rocks Supports OPM feat. Ebe Dancel, Salamin and Ney live at SM City Davao December 9: Mike Posner live at Glorietta Mall, Makati Richard Marx live at the Araneta Coliseum December 10 – Mike Posner live at Alabang Town Center Films List of Filipino films of 2011 List of top films at the Philippine Box-Office chart published by Box Office Mojo. # Date Film Gross 1 2011 January 9 mdy 2 2011 January 16 mdy 3 2011 January 23 mdy The Green Hornet $626,260 4 2011 January 30 mdy The Green Hornet $283,945 5 2011 February 6 mdy Bulong $763,790 6 2011 February 13 mdy My Valentine Girls $399,950 7 2011 February 20 mdy Just Go With It $308,770 8 2011 February 27 mdy I Am Number Four $587,026 9 2011 March 6 mdy 10 2011 March 13 mdy The Adjustment Bureau $146,192 11 2011 March 20 mdy Battle: Los Angeles $404,751 12 2011 March 27 mdy Catch Me, I'm in Love $1,227,262 13 2011 April 3 mdy Catch Me, I'm in Love $599,631 14 2011 April 10 mdy Rio $599,631 15 2011 April 17 mdy Rio $458,103 16 2011 April 24 mdy Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! $507,380 17 2011 May 1 mdy Thor $1,397,065 18 2011 May 8 mdy Fast Five $1,091,224 19 2011 May 15 mdy In The Name of Love $1,098,179 20 2011 May 22 mdy Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides $1,463,948 21 2011 May 29 mdy Kung Fu Panda 2 $1,958,888 22 2011 June 5 mdy X-Men: First Class $1,645,650 23 2011 June 12 mdy X-Men: First Class $893,119 24 2011 June 19 mdy Green Lantern $1,651,953 25 2011 June 26 mdy Green Lantern $664,828 26 2011 July 3 mdy Transformers: Dark of the Moon $4,869,897 27 2011 July 10 mdy Transformers: Dark of the Moon $2,325,399 28 2011 July 17 mdy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 $3,590,647 29 2011 July 24 mdy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 $1,635,099 30 2011 July 31 mdy Captain America: The First Avenger $2,103,025 Top-Grossing Filipino films for 2011 # Film Gross 1 Catch Me, I'm in Love P120.21M 2 In The Name of Love P117.2M 3 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! P72.31M 4 Bulong My Valentine Girls P67.27M 5 Temptation Island P60M 6 Who's That Girl P58.31M 7 Forever and a Day P44.73M Released Title Directed by Cast Film Outfit Genre 2011 February 2 Bulong Chito S. Roño Vhong Navarro, Angelica Panganiban Star Cinema Horror, Comedy 2011 February 7 Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig Marilou Diaz-Abaya Jomari Yllana, Ina Feleo, Eddie Garcia, Marvin Agustin, Jaime Fabregas Star Cinema, Unitel Productions Drama 2011 February 9 My Valentine Girls Dominic Zapata, Andoy Ranay, Chris Martinez Richard Gutierrez, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, Eugene Domingo, Rhian Ramos, Jillian Ward GMA Films romantic comedy 2011 March 2 Who's That Girl Wenn V. Deramas Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano, Eugene Domingo Viva Films Romantic comedy 2011 March 23 Catch Me, I'm in Love Mae Cruz Gerald Anderson, Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli Star Cinema and VIVA Films Romantic comedy 2011 April 23 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Tony Y Reyes Vic Sotto, Bea Alonzo, Pokwang, Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat Star Cinema & MZet Productions Comedy 2011 May 4 Tumbok Topel Lee Cristine Reyes, Carlo Aquino Viva Films Horror 2011 May 11 In the Name of Love Olivia Lamasan Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin Star Cinema Romance, Drama 2011 June 15 Forever and a Day Cathy Garcia-Molina Sam Milby, KC Concepcion Star Cinema Romance 2011 July 06 Temptation Island Chris Martinez Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Rufa Mae Quinto, John Lapus Regal Films & GMA Films Comedy 2011 July 13 The Adventures of Pureza Soxie H. Topacio Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco Star Cinema & SineScreen Comedy Sports February 4 – Basketball: The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters and the San Miguel Beermen will play for the 101st championship contested by the league. Talk 'N Text won the series, 4–2, capturing their 3rd title.Texters finish off SMB, clinch Philippine Cup, GMANews.tv, February 5, 2011 February 19 – Boxing: Nonito Donaire defeats Fernando Montiel by technical knockout in the second round to unify the WBO and WBC bantamweight titles. Donaire started the fight strong by controlling most of the first round, landing a left hook that briefly stunned Montiel. In the second round, Donaire started landing a few combinations before finishing Montiel with a solid hook. May 7 – Boxing: Manny Pacquiao defeats Shane Mosley by unanimous decision to retain his WBO welterweight title. May 8 – Basketball: The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters and the Barangay Ginebra Kings will play for the 102nd championship contested by the league. Talk 'N Text won the series, 4–2, capturing their 4th title. July 4 – Football: After a Draw in away leg and a Win in home leg, Philippine Football Team wins over Sri Lanka in the first round of Asian qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is the country's first win in the World Cup Qualifiers. July 23–24 – Basketball: On this days Smart Ultimate All Star launched the very rare moment of the history of basketball. Here the PBA All-Star Team and Smart Gilas faced the Smart All-Star (the team of NBA). July 28 – Football: The Philippine Football Team was eliminated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after losing both the home and away leg against Kuwait. August 21 – Basketball: The Petron Blaze Boosters defeated the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in seven games to win their 19th Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) championship and prevented Talk 'N Text from winning the Grand Slam. Arwind Santos was named the Finals MVP. September 15–25 – Basketball: The Philippine Basketball Team participated in the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship, held at Wuhan, China. The team made impressive performance, winning 7 games and losing 3, one in the preliminary round (against China), the second one in semi-finals (against Jordan), and the Bronze Medal match (against Korea), putting them into fourth place. Though it missed their chance to enter the Olympic Basketball Tournament, the team achieved the country's highest in 24 years. October 1 — Basketball: The Ateneo Blue Eagles wins series 2-0 has beaten the FEU Tamaraws, 82–69, to win their fourth straight in UAAP championships. October 4 – Football: Philippine Football Team placed Second in 2011 Long Teng Cup at Taiwan. October 22 – Boxing: Nonito Donaire wins a one-sided decision over Omar Andres Narvaez. October 26 – Basketball: The San Beda Red Lions wins series 2-0 has beaten the San Sebastian Stags, 57–55, to win their second straight in NCAA championships. November 11–22 – Multi Sport Event: The Philippine Team participated in the 26th Southeast Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. Despite huge delegation and big expectations of grabbing 70 gold medals, the Philippines only got 36 gold out of 169 medals, placing them to sixth place. November 13 – Boxing: Pacquiao won the fight over Marquez by a majority decision in Las Vegas. The decision was controversial. He retained his WBO welterweight title. Television 2011 in Philippine television September 12 – Shamcey Supsup, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011, was the 3rd Runner-up at Miss Universe 2011 held at São Paulo, Brazil. November 6 – Gwendoline Ruais, Miss World-Philippines 2011, was the 1st Runner-up at Miss World 2011 held at London, United Kingdom. November 7 – Diane Necio, Bb. Pilipinas International 2011, was placed in Top 15 at Miss International 2011 held at China. December 3 – Athena Mae Imperial, Miss Philippines-Earth 2011, was crowned Miss Water at Miss Earth 2011 held at Quezon City. Deaths January 1 – Reynaldo Dagsa, Filipino politician, assassinatedhttp://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20110109-313530/Councilor-who-caught-killer-on-camera-given-heros-burial Councilor who caught killer on camera given hero's burial Philippine Daily Inquirer January 9, 2011 January 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110112193002/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20110109-313530/Councilor-who-caught-killer-on-camera-given-heros-burial January 12, 2011 dead mdy-all January 5 – Agustin Perdices, 76, Filipino politician, Governor of Negros Oriental (since 2010), stomach cancer. (b. 1935) January 24 – Gerry Ortega, 47, RMN radio commentator and human activist (b. 1963) February 2 – Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, painter, National Artist-designee (b. 1932) February 8 – Angelo Reyes, 65, retired Armed Forces Chief of Staff and Secretary of National Defense, suicide (b. 1945) March 3 – Paquito Diaz, 73, actor and movie director (b. 1937) March 7 – Rodrigo Salud, 72, commissioner of the PBA from 1988 to 1992 (b. 1938) March 9 – Armando Goyena, 88, actor, pulmonary embolism (b. 1922) March 20 – John Apacible, 38, model-turned actor, gunshot wound (b. 1973) April 17 – AJ Perez, 18, actor, vehicular accidentActor AJ Perez killed in Tarlac highway accident http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/16/11/actor-aj-perez-killed-tarlac-highway-accident ABS-CBN News April 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110430202850/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/16/11/actor-aj-perez-killed-tarlac-highway-accident April 30, 2011 live (b. 1993) May 13 – Chit Estella, 54, Journalist of Inquirer and Manila Times, car crash (b. 1956) May 15 – Maico Buncio, 22, motorcycle racer, racing accident. (b. 1988) May 23 – Alejandro Roces, 86, writer and government official, Secretary of Education (1961–1965) (b. 1921) May 27 – Regalado Maambong, 72, jurist, senatorial candidate for the 2010 election, member of 1986 Constitutional Commission. (b. 1938) May 31 – Conrado Estrella, Sr., 93, Filipino politician, Governor of Pangasinan (1954–1963), Agrarian Reform Minister (1978–1986). June 26 – Jose Mari Avellana, 70, former stage actor and director/son of Lamberto Avellana, brain aneurysm (b. 1941) July 7 – Rizalino Navarro, 72, business executive, Secretary of Trade and Industry (1992–1996), heart attack (b. 1938) July 8 – Miguel Gatan Purugganan, 79, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ilagan (1974–1999). (b. 1942) July 26 – Josephine C. Reyes, 82, educator, President of Far Eastern University (1985–1989) (b. 1929) July 28 – Agapito Lozada, 72, Olympic swimmer (b. 1939) August 3 – Antonio Diaz, 83, politician, Representative from Zambales (1969–1972, 1992–2001, 2004–2011) (b. 1928) August 6 – Fe del Mundo, 99, pediatrician, National Scientist of the Philippines, heart attack. (b. 1911) August 19 – Kerima Polotan Tuvera, 85, author and journalist. (b. 1925) August 21 – Edith Tiempo, 92, author, poet and novelist, National Artist of the Philippines, heart attack. (b. 1919) September 21 – Ben Feleo, 85, film director. (b. 1925–1926) October 12 – Augustus Cezar, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Vice President for Administration, gunshot wound. October 29 – Ram Revilla, 23, Filipino actor, half brother of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and son of former actor and Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. (b. 1989) November 2 – Boots Plata, Filipino movie director and writer. (b. 1943) November 11 – Lito Calzado, 65, former TV director/choreographer and father of actress Iza Calzado, liver cancer (b. 1946) November 22 – Alberto Reynoso, 71, Philippine Basketball Association player (b. 1940) December 1 – Purificacion Quisumbing, 77, Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights (2002–2008), multiple myeloma. (b. 1934) December 5 – RJ (Roseo José) Rosales, 37, Filipino-Australian singer and stage actor (b. 1974) December 15 – William Claver, 75, Filipino human rights lawyer, Congressman from Kalinga-Apayao (1987–1992). December 15 – Nimfa C. Vilches, Filipino judge (b. 1956) December 29 – Tyron Perez, 26, Filipino actor, TV host, model, former StarStruck Alumni Batch 1 (b. 1985) References 30em 2011 in collapsed Category:2011 in Southeast Asia Philippines Category:2010s in the Philippines Category:Years of the 21st century in the Philippines