1986 in the Philippines

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1986 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1986.

Incumbents

Fourth Republic (1984–86)

• President: Ferdinand Marcos (KBL) (deposed February 25, 1986)
• Vice President: Arturo Tolentino (KBL)
• Chief Justice: Ramon Aquino
• Philippine Congress: Regular Batasang Pambansa
• House Speaker: Nicanor Yñiguez (KBL)

Revolutionary Government (March 25 – June 2, 1986) and Fifth Republic (1986 – present)

• President: Corazon Aquino (PDP-Laban)
• Vice President: Salvador Laurel (UNIDO)
• Chief Justice: Claudio Teehankee (1986–88)

Events

February

• February 7 – Presidential snap elections was held in the Philippines.
• February 15 – Marcos and Tolentino declared as winners in the poll canvass.
• February 22 – AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile declares coup in a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo to announce Marcos's depose.

• February 22–25 – People Power Revolution.
• February 24 – Reformist rebels storm Government offices, radio and television stations and Malacañan Palace
• February 25 – Aquino is inaugurated as the 11th and first female President of the Philippines at Club Filipino.
  • Marcos was sworn as President of the Philippines at Malacañan Palace.
  • Marcos and his family are deposed to Hawaii through airlift.
• February 28 – Investigation on Marcos's wealth.

March

• March 17 - Pilipino Star Ngayon established as a first post-revolution tabloid newspaper.
• March 25 – Aquino abolishes Interim Batasang Pambansa and the constitution and adopts Freedom Constitution (Proclamation No. 3).

April

• April 24 – Total lunar eclipse witnessed in the Philippines.

June

• June 2 – Freedom Constitution was ended to give way for the adoption of a new constitution.

July

• July 6–8 – Mutinous soldiers seized Manila Hotel and ended without violence two days later.
• July 15 – Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation was dissolved by Aquino.
• July 16 – ABS-CBN resumed its radio-television operations.
• July 22 – DZMM and DWKO established as the first post-revolution radio stations.
• July 28 – The Philippine Star established as the first post-revolution newspaper.

August

• August 21–3 death anniversary of Benigno Aquino, Jr.

September

• September 2 – Typhoon Miding hits northern Luzon killing 36 people.
• September 13 – The Mt. Data Peace Accord was signed between the Philippine Government and the separatist Cordillera Bodong Administration-Cordillera People's Liberation Army.

October

• October 15 – Signning of the new constitution by Cecilia Muñoz-Palma and other members of the commission.
• October 17 – Second total lunar eclipse witnessed in the Philippines.
• October 20 – Milk Code of 1986 signed by Aquino in order to implement rules and regulations in the manufacture of infant formula products.

November

• November 13 – KMU chairman Rolando Olalia was shot dead in Antipolo, Rizal by attributing his party leaders within the military.
• November 22 – "God Save the Queen" incident takes place. However, rebel soldiers failed to overthrow Aquino.

National holidays

• January 1: New Year's Day
• March 27: Maundy Thursday
• March 28: Good Friday
• March 30: Easter Sunday
• April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
• May 1: Labor Day
• June 12: Independence Day
• November 1: All Saints Day
• November 30: Bonifacio Day
• December 25: Christmas
• December 30: Rizal Day
• December 31: New Year's Eve

Births

• January 13: Jan Manual – Comedian
• January 26: Kian Kazemi – Actor and part-time model
• April 11: RJ Jazul – Basketball player
• April 30: Ivan Carapiet – Kart racer and actor
• May 16: Shamcey Supsup – Miss Universe 3rd Runner-up
• May 23: Karla Henry – Miss Earth 2008
• June 6: Anton dela Paz – TV Personality
• August 6: JV Casio – Basketball player
• August 26: Gilbert Bulawan – Basketball player
• August 29: Joem Bascon – Actor
• September 9: Jervy Cruz – Basketball player
• October 5: Shiima Xion – Wrestler
• November 3: Jasmine Trias – Singer-songwriter
• November 4: Angelica Panganiban – Actress
• November 24: Val Acuña – Basketball player
• November 29: Jerome Sala – Singer
• December 14: Mark Herras – Actor

Deaths

• February 11: Evelio Javier – Politician
• November 10: Rogelio de la Rosa – Actor and Senator
• November 13: Rolando Olalia – Politician and political party chairman.

Unknown deaths

• Juan Nakpil – Architect
• Gregorio F. Zaide – Historian

Television

Main article: 1986 in Philippine television

These are TV programs that premiered and had their finales this year.

Premieres

• Always, Snooky, musical variety show (1986–1988)
• Ang Panday, action series (1986–1988)
• Angkan, soap opera (1986–1989)
• Andrea Amor, soap opera (1986)
• Balita Ngayon, re-run newscast (1986–1987)
• Balita sa IBC, newscast (1986–1989)
• Cafe Bravo, talk show (1986–1990)
• Cooking It Up With Nora, cooking show (1986–1995)
• Dance Tonight, dance variety show (1986–1988)
• Game na Game, game show (1986–1991)
• GMA Balita, newscast (1986–1998)
• GMA Headline News, newscast (1986–1992)
• GMA Saturday/Sunday Report, newscast (1986–1989)
• Goin' Bananas, sitcom (1986–1987)
• Good Morning! Philippines, early morning show (1986)
• Ina (TV series), soap opera (1986)
• It's A Real Deal, lifestyle show (1986–1993)
• Let's Go Crazy with Jack & Joey, sitcom (1986–1989)
• Lunch Date, noontime variety show (1986–1993)
• Magandang Umaga Po, early morning show (1986–1996)
• Manila, Manila, current affairs program (1986–1989)
• Maricel Live!, musical variety show (1986–1989)
• Mirasol del Cielo, soap opera (1986–1987)
• Mommy Ko, Daddy Ko!, sitcom (1986–1987)
• Morning Brew, talk show (1986–1989)
• Movieparade, Movie trailers show (1986–1991)
• Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie, drama series (1986–1988)
• NewsWatch Evening Cast with Cathy Santillan and Cielo Villaluna, newscast (1986–2000)
• NewsWatch Prime Cast with Harry Gasser, newscast (1986–1999)
• Nine-Teeners, variety show (1986–1987)
• News on 4, newscast (1986–1991)
• Palibhasa Lalake, sitcom (1986–1998)
• Parak, sitcom (1986–1987)
• PEP (People, Events and Places) Talk, current affairs program (1986–1990)
• Princess (Philippine TV series), soap opera (1986–1990)
• Regal Drama Presents (Produced by Regal Television), drama series (1986–1989)
• Rumors: Facts and Humors, showbiz talk show (1986–88)
• Showbiz na Showbiz, showbiz talk show (1986–87)
• See True, showbiz talk show (1986–1988)
• Teen Pan Alley, variety show (1986)
• That's Entertainment, afternoon variety show (1986–1996)
• The Sharon Cuneta Show, evening variety show (1986–1997)
• The World Tonight (ABS-CBN), newscast (1986–1999)
• Vilma!, musical variety program (1986–1995)
• Weekend with Velez, weekend news-magazine program (1986–1987)

Endings

• Andrea Amor, soap opera (1986)
• Chat Silayan Drama Studio, drama anthology (1981–1986)
• Discorama, dance variety show (1975–1986)
• Good Morning! Philippines, early morning show (1986)
• Ina (TV series), soap opera (1986)
• Kahapon Lamang, drama anthology (1976–1986)
• Naku Po!, Tatang, sitcom (1985–1986)
• News at Seven, newscast (1976–1986)
• Newsday on 13, newscast (1978–1986)
• Newscenter 4, newscast (1980–1986)
• Pasikatan sa Siete, talent show (1983–1986)
• Pitik Bulag, sitcom (1984–1986)
• Seeing Stars with Joe Quirino, showbiz talk show (1975–1986)
• Student Canteen, noontime show (1975–1986)
• Suerte sa Siete, game show (1976–1986)
• Teen Pan Alley, variety show (1986)
• The 11:30 Report, newscast (1982–1986)
• The Maestro and Uncle Bob, variety show (1978–1986)
• Vilma in Person, variety show (1981–1986)

See also

• Philippines