1991 in the Philippines
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1991 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1991.
Incumbents
- President: Corazon Aquino (PDP-Laban)
- Vice President: Salvador Laurel (UNIDO)
- President of the Senate: Jovito Salonga
- Speaker of the House of Representatives: Ramon Mitra, Jr.
- Chief Justice:
- Marcelo Fernan (until December 6)
- Andres Narvasa (starting December 6)
- Philippine Congress: 8th Congress of the Philippines
Events
January
- January 29 – The Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police are merged to form the Philippine National Police.[1]
February
- February 10 – Lenny Villa, a first-year Ateneo Law student, died of serious physical injuries after three days of bloody hazing rites by the members of Aquila Legis fraternity.[2]
June
- June 15:
- Mount Pinatubo erupts in what will be the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century;[3][4][5] the final death toll tops 800.
- About 15,000 Americans are evacuated from Clark Airbase following the Pinatubo eruption.[3]
- June 28 – SM Megamall was opened as the 3rd SM Supermall in the Philippines.[6]
- June 30 – The massacre of Estrellita, Carmela, and Jennifer Vizconde.[7] Hubert Webb and the original suspects were released from prison in 2010 after they were acquitted by the Supreme Court.
July
- July 13 – Maureen Hultman and John Chapman were murdered by Claudio Teehankee, Jr. The case was controversial as Teehankee is the son of a former Chief Justice.
September
- September 16 – The Senate of the Philippines rejects the bilateral treaty with United States which would have extended American use of Subic Bay Naval Base. American troops earlier abandoned Clark Air Base after Pinatubo erupted, and completed their withdrawal from Subic in 1992.
October
- October 10 – The Local Government Code is signed into law.
November
- November 3 – Former First Lady Imelda Marcos returns to the country to face charges against her.[8]
- November 4–5 – Tropical Storm Uring lashes into Eastern Visayas, leaving 8,000 people dead as a result of widespread flooding in the coastal city of Ormoc, Leyte.[9]
- November 27 – US closes and surrenders Clark Air Base.[10]
Holidays
As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved last July 25, 1987.[11] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- March 28 – Maundy Thursday
- March 29 – Good Friday
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- 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
These are TV programs that premiered and had their finales this year.
Premieres
- Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata, comedy (1991–1997)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya, drama anthology (1991–present)
- Kape at Balita, morning show (1991–1993)
Finales
- Chika Chika Chicks, comedy (1987–1991)
- Goin' Bananas, comedy (1987–1991)
Sports
- November 24 – December 3 – Manila was selected again as a host city in the 16th Southeast Asian Games, ten years since the 11th SEA Games held in the same city in 1981. The Philippine team participated in the 16th SEA Games and placed second with 91 gold, 62 silver and 84 bronze medals for a total of 237 medals ahead of Indonesia was in the first place.
Births
- January 14 – Kristel Moreno, actress
- February 5 – Juami Tiongson, basketball player
- February 12 – Simon Enciso, basketball player
- February 20:
- Joshua Beloya, football player
- Hidilyn Diaz, weightlifter
- February 21 – Jon Timmons, actor, model, and television personality
- March 15 – Bret Jackson, actor
- March 18 – Jeric Teng, basketball player
- April 1 – Franco Hernandez, member of Hashtags (d. 2017)
- April 4 – Marlon Stöckinger, racing driver
- April 13 – Gerry Mark Suerte Felipe, actor and singer
- May 3 – Bela Padilla, actress
- May 9 – Kenneth Medrano, actor and model
- May 15 – Gerald Santos, actor and singer
- May 28 – Beauty Gonzalez, actress and model
- May 29 – Vin Abrenica, actor
- June 16 – Ryan Bang, Korean actor and comedian
- June 22 – Michael Jim Polancos, comedian
- July 1 – Kim Molina, actress
- July 17 – Maverick Ahanmisi, basketball player
- July 19 – Arny Ross, actress
- August 4 – Neil Coleta, actor
- August 13 – Kayla Rivera, singer
- August 18 – Ed Daquioag, basketball player
- August 19 – Nathan Lopez, actor
- August 21 – Carl Bryan Cruz, basketball player
- August 25 – Marisa Park, football player
- August 26:
- Wil Dasovich, model and vlogger
- Haley Dasovich, model and vlogger
- September 6 – Klarisse de Guzman, singer
- September 27 – Ynna Asistio, actress
- October 4 – Nico Elorde, basketball player
- October 12 – Garrett Bolden, singer
- October 22 – Melissa Gohing, volleyball player
- October 27 – Lincoln Velasquez, vlogger
- November 13 – Kevin Alas, basketball player
- James Forrester, basketball player
- December 4 – Phoebe Walker, actress and model
- December 11 – Mikhail Red, independent filmmaker
- December 12 – Michael DiGregorio, basketball player
Deaths
- April 25 – Lamberto V. Avellana, film and stage director
- May 21 – Lino Brocka, film director
- July 11 – Atang de la Rama, film actress and singer
References
- ^ Bielakowski, Alexander M. (2013). Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the U.S. Military: A-L. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-59884-427-6. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "SC punishes 5 frat members for Lenny Villa's death". Rappler. February 21, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ a b "Mount Pinatubo: The June 1991 Eruptions". 55. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Geophysical Data Center. 1992: 7. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Newhall, Christopher G. (1997). The Cataclysmic 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "Chase's Calendar of Events 2018: The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months" London: Bernan Press. 2017. (p. 323)
- ^ "At 25, SM Megamall Ushers New Mall Revolution". SM Investments Corpoation. August 16, 2016. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
SM Megamall opened its doors to the public some 25 years ago on June 28, 1991 with a total floor plate of 311,898 square meters that stretched for almost a mile and consisted of six levels.
- ^ Reid, Robert H. (June 27, 1995). "Murder Allegations Against Senator's Son Shock Country". AP News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
The latest case began on June 30, 1991, when Estrellita Vizconde, 47, and her daughters Carmelita, 18, and Jennifer, 7, were found stabbed to death in their home in a Manila suburb
- ^ Di Cicco, Michael (November 3, 1991). [0210421085122/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/11/03/Imelda-Marcos-returns-to-Philippines/ "Imelda Marcos returns to Philippines"]. UPI. United Press International. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
{{cite news}}: Check|archive-url=value (help) - ^ Parker, Dennis J. (2000). Floods. Vol. 1. Taylor & Francis. p. 400. ISBN 9780415227438. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ Reid, Robert (December 27, 1991). "Philippines Announces Subic Closure". AP News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
Clark Air Base, the other major U.S. installation, was closed last month after it was severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. It was handed back to the Philippines on Nov. 27.
- ^ "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. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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