2010 in the Philippines

2010 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 2010.

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

Events

January
  • January 5 – Senator Panfilo Lacson left the Philippines, shortly before charges against him were filed for being the alleged mastermind in the murder of publicist Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito as claimed by former policeman Cesar Mancao.[1]
  • January 14 – Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion and Dr. Ernesto O. Domingo were conferred the title and rank of National Scientist for Demography and Internal Medicine, respectively.[2]

March
  • March 4 – National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz was recognised as one of the five laureates of L'Oreal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science for the discovery of conotoxins produced by certain marine snails that can serve as painkillers and pharmaceutical probes to study brain function.[3]

May

June
Benigno S. Aquino III taking his oath of office as the 15th President of the Philippines.

July

August
  • August 2 – Ivan Padilla, leader of a notorious carjacking group, was killed following a shootout with law enforcers in Makati City.[9][10]
  • August 18 – A bus bound for La Union plunged into a 150-foot deep ravine in Sablan, Benguet, killing 42 passengers and injured 9 others including the driver and the conductor.[11][12][13]
The bus of 2010 Manila hostage crisis

September
Site of the 2010 Bar Exam Blast

October
Map plotting the track and intensity of the storm according to the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale

November
  • November 23 – Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Vicente Romano III officially resigned his post, as a result of a controversial tourism promotion campaign called "Pilipinas Kay Ganda".[22]
  • November 30 – Former policeman Gerardo Biong, convicted in the Vizconde massacre case, is freed after 15 years of imprisonment. Biong was found guilty of burning bedsheets and tampering with other evidence in the crime.[23]

December

Television
Main article: 2010 in Philippine television

Films

Highest grossing Filipino films for the year.

Rank Title Film Outfit Gross
1 My Amnesia Girl Star Cinema ₱144.8 million
2 Miss You Like Crazy Star Cinema ₱143.25 million
3 Here Comes The Bride Star Cinema, OctoArts Films & Quantum Films ₱116 million
4 Petrang Kabayo Viva Films ₱115.2 million
5 You To Me Are Everything Regal Films and GMA Films ₱102.42 million
6 Babe, I Love You Star Cinema and VIVA Films ₱96.34 million
7 Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote GMA Films, MZet Productions, OctoArts Films, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment ₱86.7 million
8 Paano Na Kaya Star Cinema ₱82.25 million
9 Hating Kapatid Viva Films ₱81.97 million
10 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Star Cinema 67.9 million
Released Title Directed by Cast Film Outfit Genre
January 27 Paano Na Kaya Ruel S Bayani Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Melissa Ricks Star Cinema Romantic comedy
February 17 Marino Paul Sta Ana Allen Dizon, Ara Mina, Bangs Garcia, Krista Ranillo CDP Events & Entertainment Production and ATD Entertainment Production Drama
February 17 Ben & Sam Mark Shandii Bacolod Ray An Dulay, Jess Mendoza Ignatius Film Productions LGBT
February 24 Miss You Like Crazy Cathy Garcia Molina Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Maricar Reyes Star Cinema Drama
February 26 Pitas Joey Romero Sid Lucero, Kristel Moreno, Bembol Roco, Rio Locsin Legaslas Entertainment Drama
March 10 The Red Shoes Raul Jorolan Nikki Gil, Marvin Agustin Unitel Production Romantic Drama
March 10 Bakal Boys Ralston Jover Gina Pareño Apogee Productions Drama
March 10 Parisukat Jonison Fontanos Toffee Calma, Jeff Tatsuro Ignatius Films LGBT
March 17 Santuaryo Monti Parungao Basti Romero, Justin Dizon, Nicos Bacani, Gino Quintana, A.J. Ona and Ralph Mateo Climax Productions LGBT, Thriller
March 22 Romeo & Juliet Adolfo B Alix Jr Alessandra De Rossi Kisapmata Productions Drama
April 3 Babe, I Love You Mae Czarina Cruz Anne Curtis, Sam Milby Star Cinema and VIVA Films Romance
April 21 Working Girls Jose Javier Reyes Eugene Domingo, Ruffa Gutierrez, Bianca King, Cristine Reyes, Iza Calzado, Jennylyn Mercado, Eula Valdez GMA Films, VIVA Films and Unitel Pictures Comedy
April 28 D'Survivors Adolfo B Alix Jr Rocky Salumbides, Daniel Matsunaga, K Brosas, Akihiro Sato, Fabio Ide Astral Productions Comedy
May 5 You To Me Are Everything Mark Reyes Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes Regal Films and GMA Films romantic comedy
May 7 Pulupot Monti Parungao Gio Gapas, Justin de Leon & Echo Caceres Treemount Pictures LGBT
May 12 Here Comes The Bride Chris Martinez Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, John Lapus, Tuesday Vargas, Tom Rodriguez & Jaime Fabregas Star Cinema, OctoArts Films and Quantum Films Comedy
May 26 Noy Dondon Santos Coco Martin, Erich Gonzales, Cherry Pie Picache, Baron Geisler, Joem Bascon & Vice Ganda CineMedia & Star Cinema Historical
June 2 Fling Hans Salazar Rafael Rosell, Jacq Yu & Lara Morena romantic comedy
June 9 Emir Chito Roño Francesca Farr, Dulce, Julia Clarete & Jhong Hilario CCP, Film Council of the Philippines & Viva Films Drama, Musical
June 16 I'll Be There Maryo J delos Reyes KC Concepcion, Gabby Concepcion & Jericho Rosales Star Cinema Drama
June 23 Lagpas: Ikaw, Ano'ng Trip Mo? Hedji Calagui Dennis Torres, Rob da Silva, Dustin Jose Cody Entertainment Production LGBT
July 14 Cinco Frasco Mortiz, Enrico Santos, Cathy Garcia-Molina, Ato Bautista & Nick Olanka Maja Salvador, Pokwang, Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson, Mariel Rodriguez, Zanjoe Marudo, Rayver Cruz, AJ Perez, Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo Star Cinema Horror
July 21 Hating Kapatid Wenn V. Deramas Sarah Geronimo, Judy Ann Santos & Luis Manzano Viva Films Comedy
August 18 In Your Eyes Mac Alejandre Claudine Barreto, Anne Curtis & Richard Gutierrez Viva Films & GMA Films Drama
August 25 Mamarazzi Joel Lamangan Eugene Domingo, Diether Ocampo, John Lapus, Andi Eigenmann & Carla Abellana Regal Films Comedy
September 1 Sa 'yo Lamang Laurice Guillen Lorna Tolentino, Bea Alonzo, Christopher de Leon, Diether Ocampo, Coco Martin, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Empress & Miles Ocampo Star Cinema Drama
September 8 Two Funerals Gil Portes Tessie Tomas, Xian Lim, Jeffrey Quizon, Mon Confiado, Robert Arevalo & Princess Manzon Cinema One Originals Drama
September 29 I Do Veronica B Velasco Erich Gonzales, Enchong Dee, Pokwang, Dennis Padilla, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco & Nash Aguas Star Cinema Romantic comedy
October 13 White House Topel Lee Gabby Concepcion, Iza Calzado, Maricar Reyes, Lovi Poe, Megan Young, Joem Bascon, Sarah Lahbati, Janus del Prado & Richard Quan Regal Films Horror
October 13 Petrang Kabayo Wenn V Deramas Vice Ganda Viva Films Comedy
October 22 Lilay: Darling of the Crowd Andrew Kho Kenjie Garcia Sparks International Production LGBT
October 27 Till My Heartaches End Jose Javier Reyes Kim Chiu & Gerald Anderson Star Cinema Romantic drama
October 27 Laruang Lalake Jay Altarejos Richard Quan, Marco Morales, Arjay Carreon and Mark Fabillar Lexuality Productions LGBT
November 24 My Amnesia Girl Cathy Garcia-Molina John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga Star Cinema Romantic comedy
December 10 Pinoy Scout Neal Tan Sam Concepcion Exogain Productions Drama
December 25 Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes Bong Revilla Jr, Vic Sotto GMA Films, MZet Productions, OctoArts Films, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment Comedy fantasy
December 25 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Wenn V. Deramas Ai-Ai de las Alas, Eugene Domingo Star Cinema Comedy
December 25 Dalaw Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Dondon Santos Kris Aquino, Diether Ocampo Star Cinema, CineMedia Entertainment horror-suspense
December 25 Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Zoren Legaspi, Topel Lee, Jerrold Tarog Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Andi Eigenmann, Rayver Cruz, Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero Regal Entertainment Inc. horror-suspense
December 25 RPG: Metanoia Louie Suarez Zaijan Jaranilla, Aga Muhlach, Vhong Navarro, Eugene Domingo, Mika Dela Cruz, Jairus Aquino, Basty Alcances Star Cinema Animation
December 25 Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Mike Tuviera Marian Rivera, Jake Cuenca, Pokwang, John Lapus Regal Entertainment Fantasy
December 25 Rosario Albert Martinez Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Dolphy, Sid Lucero, Isabel Oli, Yul Servo Cinemabuhay International, Studio5 Drama
December 25 Father Jejemon Frank Gray Jr Dolphy RVQ Productions Comedy

Music

This includes music albums of all kinds released this year, concerts and formations (band or new singers).

Albums
  • January 28 – Unforgettable – Gabby Concepcion (Warner Music Philippines)
  • February 13 – Juris – Juris (Star Records)
  • March 17 – Try Love – Joanna Ampil (Sony Music Entertainment Philippines)
  • March 23 – Eto Pa! – Brownman Revival (Sony Music Entertainment Philippines)
  • June 5 – In Love & War – Francis Magalona & Ely Buendia (Sony Music Entertainment Philippines)
  • September 6 – Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop-Rockers – Parokya Ni Edgar (Universal Records Philippines)

Concerts

Formations
  • Zion
  • 100 Percent
  • XLR8

National holidays

Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays".

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

Sports

Births
  • February 11 – Yuan Francisco, child actor
  • February 19 – Alonzo Muhlach, child actor
  • March 11 – Ashley Cabrera, actress, print ad and commercial model
  • June 16 – Angelica Ulip, actress
  • September 15 – Robbie Wachtel, child actor, print ad and commercial model
  • October 1 – Onyok Pineda, child actor
  • October 14 – Leanne Bautista, child actress

Deaths
  • January 6 – Mila Ocampo, former actress and mother of Snooky Serna (b. 1941)
  • January 18 – Celestino Tugot, Filipino professional golfer
  • January 19 – Cerge Remonde, former Press Secretary (b. 1958)
  • February 14 – Josie Lichauco, former DOTC Secretary (b. 1934)
  • February 21 – Albader Parad, senior leader of Abu Sayyaf, Islamic rebels
  • February 26 – Oscar Obligacion, veteran comedian (b. 1924)
  • February 28 – Boy Mayor, former Jueteng whistle blower (b. 1954)
  • March 5 – Marco Polo Garcia, former child star (b. 1970)
  • March 15:
  • March 25 – Tan Chu Lim, founder and chairman Emeritus of LCC Malls (b. 1906)
  • April 7 – Philip Medel, suspect in Nida Blanca case
  • April 12:
    • Palito (Reynaldo Hipolito), veteran comedian (b. 1934)
    • Miguel Cinches, former Bishop of Surigao from 1973 to 2001 (b. 1932)
  • April 18 – Ricardo Marata, former PBA guard (b. 1964)
  • April 22 – Fred Panopio, folk singer (b. 1941)
  • April 27 – Armando Sanchez, former Batangas governor (b. 1953)
  • April 29 – Jojo Acuin, popular psychic of the stars (b. 1957)
  • May 3 – Florencio Campomanes, Filipino chess player, President Emeritus of FIDE (b. 1927)
  • May 17 – Raffy P. Nantes, former governor of Quezon (b. 1957)
  • June 13 – Emilio Macias, Filipino politician, Governor of Negros Oriental (b. 1933)
  • June 14 – Desidario Camangyan, radio journalist (b. 1952)
  • June 16 – Joselito Agustin, Filipino radio journalist (b. 1976)
  • June 30 – Fran Ribaño, fashion designer (b. 1966)
  • July 1 – Francisco F. Claver, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Malaybalay (1969–1984). (b. 1928)
  • July 10 – Adelina Barrion, Filipino entomologist and geneticist
  • July 22:
  • July 23 – Prospero Luna, comedian-actor (b. 1931)
  • July 25 – Redford White (Cipriano Cermeno II), actor and comedian (b. 1955)
  • August 1 – Orlando Olgado, Filipino actor TV and radio anchor (b. 1942)
  • August 8 – Charlie Davao, Filipino actor, father of actor Ricky Davao (b. 1934)
  • August 11 – Margaret Jao-Grey, Filipino journalist and columnist Philippine Star and Business Mirror (b. 1952)
  • August 16 – Nestor Escaño, Radyo Patrol pioneer (b. 1933)
  • August 20 – Lourdes Libres Rosaroso, Cebuano radio broadcaster (b. 1935)
  • August 21 – Melody Gersbach, Binibining Pilipinas International 2009 (b. 1986)[38]
  • September 16 – Butch Albarracin, founder of Center for Pop Music Philippines (b. 1946)
  • October 3 – Abraham Sarmiento, former Supreme Court Associate Justice 1987–1991 (b. 1921)
  • October 7 – Metring David, actress-comedian (b. 1920)
  • October 30 – Kirk Abella, Filipino actor (b. 1978)
  • November 1 – Ernesto Presas, martial arts grandmaster. (b. 1945)
  • November 3 – Saklolo Leano, lawyer.
  • November 4 – Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta, poet & academic, hypertension. (b. 1933)
  • November 10 – Prospero Oreta, former MMDA chairman (b. 1942)
  • November 15 – Leonardo Co, botanist & academic (b. 1953)
  • November 16 – Wyngard Tracy, talent manager & television personality
  • November 21 – Gregorio Oca, chairman of the Associated Marine Officers and Seamens Union of the Philippines (b. 1926)
  • November 29 – Hortensia Starke, former Representative from Negros Occidental (b. 1921)
  • December 9 – Felix Maramba Jr., industrialist (b. 1924)
  • December 19 – Leonardo Siguion Reyna, lawyer and ex-ConCon delegate (b. 1921)
  • December 26 – Pablo Gomez, writer, radio announcer of DZRH and director (b. 1929)
  • December 29 – Rejoice Rivera (Diane Marie Santos), singer, dancer & member of Baywalk Bodies (b. 1984)

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