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Philippine-related events during the year of 2001
2001 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the
Philippines in the year 2001.
Incumbents
Outgoing President
Joseph Estrada
Incoming President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Events
January
February
March
March 10 –
Tanauan becomes a city in the province of
Batangas through ratification of Republic Act 9005 which was approved on February 2.
March 24
Ligao becomes a city in the province of
Albay through ratification of Republic Act 9008 which was approved on February 21.
[3]
Tabaco becomes a city in the province of
Albay through ratification of Republic Act 9020 which was approved on March 5.
March 28
Alaminos becomes a city in the province of
Pangasinan through ratification of Republic Act 9025 which was approved on March 5.
[4]
Candon becomes a city in the province of
Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 9018 which was approved on March 5.
[5]
March 30 – The cityhood of
Cauayan, Isabela is ratified in a plebiscite for Republic Act 9017 , which has approved on Feb. 28.
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March 31
Escalante becomes a city in the province of
Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9014 which was approved on February 28.
Himamaylan becomes a city in the province of
Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9028 which was approved on March 5.
Panabo becomes a city in the province of
Davao del Norte through ratification of Republic Act 9015 which was approved on February 28.
Sipalay becomes a city in the province of
Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9027 which was approved on March 5.
April
April 21
Calamba becomes a city in the province of
Laguna through ratification of Republic Act 9024 which was approved on March 5.
[7]
Malabon becomes a highly urbanized city in
Metro Manila through ratification of Republic Act 9019 which was approved on March 5.
[8]
April 25
Estrada is arrested in
San Juan following a protest by his supporters and detained at
Camp Crame .
Isabela becomes a city in the province of
Basilan through ratification of Republic Act 9023 which was approved on March 5.
May
August
November
Holidays
As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.
[14] 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."
Business and economy
Sports
Television
Births
January 6
January 27 - Aiah Arceta, member of Bini
February 5 –
Juan Karlos Labajo , singer
February 13
February 15 –
Angeli Nicole Sanoy , actress
March 6 – Rere Madrid, actress
March 28 –
Missy Quino , actress and housemate
April 18 –
Gelo Rivera , internet personality
April 22 –
Kevin Quiambao , basketball player
April 27 –
Akira Morishita , actor, singer, and member of
BGYO
April 29 – Faith Da Silva, actress
May 24 –
Darren Espanto , singer
August 3 – Agnes "Angeli" Khang,
Filipino-Korean actress and former model
August 16 – Lianne Valentin, actress
August 23 –
Zaijian Jaranilla , actor
August 30 – Christine Bermas, actress and singer
September 14 - Colet Vergara, member of Bini
October 18 –
Rans Rifol , former member of
MNL48
October 31 –
Amy Nobleza , singer and actress
November 2 – Sean Tristan, internet personality
November 5 –
Atasha Muhlach , media personality
Andres Muhlach, media personality
November 7 –
Grae Fernandez , actor
December 6 –
Zack Tabudlo , singer and songwriter
December 14 –
Alyssa Solomon , volleyball player
December 19 – Mika Gorospe, singer
Deaths
References
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"History - Vigan City" . Vigan City - Official Website of Vigan City .
Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2021 .
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"HISTORY" . LIGAO CITY | Official Website of the City Government of Ligao .
Archived from the original on June 9, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2022 .
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"Local History" . Welcome to City of Alaminos Pangasinan - Philippines .
Archived from the original on September 3, 2002. Retrieved February 15, 2022 .
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"BRIEF HISTORY" . CANDON CITY | "We can do it Candon" .
Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2022 .
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"Historical development of the Province of Isabela" (PDF) Province of Isabela. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
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"CITYHOOD OF CALAMBA" . calambacity.gov.ph - Home .
Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2022 .
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"HISTORY" . Malabon City .
Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2022 .
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"More Massacres in Mindanao than other parts of the country" .
The Manila Times (via
PressReader ) . December 13, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2019 .
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"QC hotel fire kills 75" . The Philippine Star . August 19, 2001. Archived from
the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2001 .
^ Mayuga, Jonathan (March 21, 2018).
"Tragedy of fires: Death and destruction in the Philippines" . BusinessMirror .
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"History of Gapan City" . Gapan City Nueva Ecija .
Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022 .
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"18 soldiers, 10 NPAs die in Davao ambush"
Philstar.com . 11-19-2001. Retrieved 02-28-2022.
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"Executive Order No. 292 [BOOK I/Chapter 7-Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days]" . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines . July 25, 1987.
Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2022 .
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"About Us" . Sun Cellular . Retrieved April 30, 2022 .