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2011 in the Philippines

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2011 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2011.

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Incumbents

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Benigno S.
Aquino III
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Jejomar
Binay
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Juan Ponce
Enrile
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Feliciano R.
Belmonte, Jr.
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Renato
Corona
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Events

January

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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
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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.

February

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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

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.[23]
  • March 21 – The House of Representatives votes (212–46) to impeach Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.[24]
  • 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.[25][26]
  • March 26 – Senator Panfilo Lacson returns to the Philippines after more than a year away from the country.[27]

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.[28]
  • April 22 – A landslide happens on Compostella Valley, where 13 miners are killed.[29]

May

June

August

September

  • September 27Typhoon Pedring (international name Nesat)[34] 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

December

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Holidays

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On December 11, 2009, Republic Act No. 9849 declared Eidul Adha as a regular holiday.[44] 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.[45] On February 25, 2004, Republic Act No. 9256 declared every August 21 as a special nonworking holiday to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day.[46] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

Concerts

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Films

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List of top films at the Philippine Box-Office chart published by Box Office Mojo.

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Top-Grossing Filipino films for 2011

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Television

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Deaths

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References

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