2011 in the Philippines

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

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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
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
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.
  • January 5 – Heavy rains spawn flash floods and landslides that leave at least 10 people dead in several regions in Mindanao.[1][2]
  • January 18 – The Supreme Court (SC) denies Lauro Vizconde's appeal for reconsideration of its decision acquitting Hubert Webb and six other co-accused in the Vizconde massacre case.[3]
  • January 19 – Vice President Jejomar Binay joins calls for the re-imposition of death penalty in the country, in light of the perceived resurgence of heinous crimes.[4]
  • January 22 – Raymond Dominguez, suspected leader of a notorious carnapping syndicate, surrenders to police in Malolos City, Bulacan, after being tagged as the mastermind in three gruesome murders. The Dominguez brothers, Raymond and Roger, are allegedly involved in the killings of car dealers Venson Evangelista, Emerson Lozano, and the latter's driver, Ernani Sencil.[5][6] On February 10, Roger Dominguez, suspected carjack ring leader and brother of Raymond Dominguez, is arrested after being flagged down for violating traffic rules in Timog Avenue, Quezon City. Like his brother, the older Dominguez is linked to the killings of Venzon Evangelista and Ernane Sencil in January.[7][8]
  • January 23 – The death toll from the 2010–2011 Philippine floods rises to 68 with 26 others still missing.[9]
  • January 24
  • January 27 – During a hearing at the Senate, former military budget officer Lt. Col George Rabusa bares a "pabaon" (send-off) system in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and reveals how AFP chiefs allegedly raked in millions in illegal wealth. According to Rabusa, then outgoing AFP Chief of Staff Angelo Reyes allegedly received not less than P50 million as "pabaon" when he retired in 2001.[12][13]

February
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
  • February 1 – Heidi Mendoza, a former auditor at the Commission on Audit (COA), reveals alleged irregularities and cover-ups in financial transactions involving the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).[14]
  • February 3 – The Court of Appeals clears Senator Panfilo Lacson for the alleged murders of publicist Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito.[15][16]
  • February 8 – Former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Angelo Reyes commits suicide amidst graft charges.[17][18]
  • February 20 – After months of little activity, the Bulusan volcano suddenly erupts and sends a plume of ash 2 kilometers high.[19]
  • February 24 – Ilocos Sur Representative Ronald Singson, son of former Governor Chavit Singson, is sentenced to 1-year and 6 months of imprisonment in Hong Kong for possession of illegal drugs. Singson was caught by local authorities in July 2010 with 6.67 grams of pure cocaine and two tablets of the narcotic Nitrazepam at Hong Kong's international airport.[20][21]

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.[22]
  • March 21 – The House of Representatives votes (212–46) to impeach Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.[23]
  • 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.[24][25]
  • March 26 – Senator Panfilo Lacson returns to the Philippines after more than a year away from the country.[26]

April
  • April 7 – A press conference in DOJ was held. BIR Commissioner Kim Henares filed a case against Rep. Mikey Arroyo, his wife Angela and Brazilian model-actress Dianna Menezes.[27]
  • April 22 – An unexpected landslide happened on Compostella Valley, where 13 miners are killed.[28]

May
  • May 8–9 – Typhoon Bebeng entered the Philippine area of Responsibility, and hits Bicol region where 20 people reported dead while 2 still missing. On May 10, the government of Camarines Sur, declared the said province under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Bebeng.[29]

June

August

September
  • September 27 – Typhoon Pedring (international name Nesat)[33] It made 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

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".

Concerts

Films

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

# Date Film Gross
1January 9, 2011
2January 16, 2011
3January 23, 2011The Green Hornet$626,260
4January 30, 2011The Green Hornet$283,945
5February 6, 2011Bulong$763,790
6February 13, 2011My Valentine Girls$399,950
7February 20, 2011Just Go With It$308,770
8February 27, 2011I Am Number Four$587,026
9March 6, 2011
10March 13, 2011The Adjustment Bureau$146,192
11March 20, 2011Battle: Los Angeles$404,751
12March 27, 2011Catch Me, I'm in Love$1,227,262
13April 3, 2011Catch Me, I'm in Love$599,631
14April 10, 2011Rio$599,631
15April 17, 2011Rio$458,103
16April 24, 2011Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!$507,380
17May 1, 2011Thor$1,397,065
18May 8, 2011Fast Five$1,091,224
19May 15, 2011In The Name of Love$1,098,179
20May 22, 2011Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides$1,463,948
21May 29, 2011Kung Fu Panda 2$1,958,888
22June 5, 2011X-Men: First Class$1,645,650
23June 12, 2011X-Men: First Class$893,119
24June 19, 2011Green Lantern$1,651,953
25June 26, 2011Green Lantern$664,828
26July 3, 2011Transformers: Dark of the Moon$4,869,897
27July 10, 2011Transformers: Dark of the Moon$2,325,399
28July 17, 2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2$3,590,647
29July 24, 2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2$1,635,099
30July 31, 2011Captain America: The First Avenger$2,103,025

Top-Grossing Filipino films for 2011

# Film Gross
1Catch Me, I'm in LoveP120.21M
2In The Name of LoveP117.2M
3Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!P72.31M
4Bulong My Valentine GirlsP67.27M
5Temptation IslandP60M
6Who's That GirlP58.31M
7Forever and a DayP44.73M
Released Title Directed by Cast Film Outfit Genre
February 2, 2011 Bulong Chito S. Roño Vhong Navarro, Angelica Panganiban Star Cinema Horror, Comedy
February 7, 2011 Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig Marilou Diaz-Abaya Jomari Yllana, Ina Feleo, Eddie Garcia, Marvin Agustin, Jaime Fabregas Star Cinema, Unitel Productions Drama
February 9, 2011 My Valentine Girls Dominic Zapata, Andoy Ranay, Chris Martinez Richard Gutierrez, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, Eugene Domingo, Rhian Ramos, Jillian Ward GMA Films romantic comedy
March 2, 2011 Who's That Girl Wenn V. Deramas Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano, Eugene Domingo Viva Films romantic comedy
March 22, 2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Mae Cruz Gerald Anderson, Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli Star Cinema romantic comedy
April 23, 2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Tony Y Reyes Vic Sotto, Bea Alonzo, Pokwang, Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat Star Cinema & MZet Productions Comedy
May 11, 2011 In the Name of Love Olivia M. Lamasan Angel Locsin, Aga Muhlach Star Cinema Romance
June 15, 2011 Forever and a Day Cathy Garcia-Molina Sam Milby, KC Concepcion Star Cinema Romance
July 6, 2011 Temptation Island Chris Martinez Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Rufa Mae Quinto, John Lapus Regal Films & GMA Films Comedy
July 13, 2011 The Adventures of Pureza Soxie H. Topacio Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco Star Cinema & SineScreen Comedy

Sports

Television
Main article: 2011 in Philippine television

Deaths
  • January 1: Reynaldo Dagsa, Filipino politician, assassinated[44]
  • January 5: Agustin Perdices, 76, Filipino politician, Governor of Negros Oriental (since 2010), stomach cancer. (born 1935)
  • January 16: Thelmo Cunanan, 72, Filipino general, diplomat and business executive (National Oil Company, SSS), cancer. (born 1939)
  • January 24: Gerry Ortega, 47, RMN radio commentator and human activist (born 1963)
  • February 1: Cirilo Gallardo, 38, disc jockey of radio DWWW Spirit 96.9 FM (born 1972)
  • February 2: Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, painter, National Artist-designee (born 1932)
  • February 8: Angelo Reyes, 65, retired Armed Forces Chief of Staff and Secretary of National Defense, suicide (born 1945)
  • February 12: Ching Arellano, 50, actor and comedian (born 1960)
  • March 3: Paquito Diaz, 73, actor and movie director (born 1937)
  • March 7: Rodrigo Salud, 72, commissioner of the PBA from 1988 to 1992 (born 1938)
  • March 9: Armando Goyena, 88, actor, pulmonary embolism (born 1922)
  • March 10: Paul Toledo, singer-songwriter, heart attack
  • March 20: John Apacible, 38, model-turned actor, gunshot wound (born 1973)
  • March 22: Tomas Gonzalez, 41, stand-up comedian in Comedy Bar, heart attack (born 1969)
  • March 23: Noriel Salazar, 49, former vice mayor of Alitagtag, Batangas (born 1961 or 1962)
  • March 24: Len Flores Sumera, 44, DZME 1530 kHz radio anchor, gunshot wound (born 1966 or 1967)
  • April 17: AJ Perez, 18, actor, vehicular accident[45] (born 1993)
  • April 18: Joe Pavia, 72, Filipino journalist, lung cancer (born 1938)
  • April 23: Edwin Ramos, 47, DZBB-AM program coordinator, stab wound (born 1964)
  • April 24: Juan Oro Rojo, Filipino musician. (born 1925)
  • April 28: Leonor Ines-Luciano, 91, jurist, Court of Appeals Justice (1984–1989), sectoral Representative (1992–1998). (born 1919)
  • May 1: Reynaldo Uy, 59, Filipino politician, Mayor of Calbayog City, gunshot wound (born 1952)
  • May 13: Chit Estella, 54, Journalist of Inquirer and Manila Times, car crash (born 1956)
  • May 15: Maico Buncio, 22, motorcycle racer, racing accident. (born 1988)
  • May 23: Alejandro Roces, 86, writer and government official, Secretary of Education (1961–1965) (born 1921)
  • May 27: Regalado Maambong, 72, jurist, senatorial candidate for the 2010 election, member of 1986 Constitutional Commission. (born 1938)
  • May 31: Conrado Estrella, Sr., 93, Filipino politician, Governor of Pangasinan (1954–1963), Agrarian Reform Minister (1978–1986).
  • June 13: Romeo Olea, 49, radio news reporter DWEB Iriga City (born 1962)
  • June 26: Jose Mari Avellana, 70, former stage actor and director/son of Lamberto Avellana, brain aneurysm (born 1941)
  • June 27: Jo Ramos, 54, daughter of former President Fidel Ramos, lung cancer (born 1957)
  • July 7: Miguel Gatan Purugganan, 79, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ilagan (1974–1999). (born 1942)
  • July 7: Rizalino Navarro, 72, business executive, Secretary of Trade and Industry (1992–1996), heart attack (born 1938)
  • July 14: Jaime C. Lopez, 77, Manila Congressman, heart surgery, (born 1934)
  • July 26: Josephine C. Reyes, 82, educator, President of Far Eastern University (1985–1989) (born 1929)
  • July 28: Agapito Lozada, 72, Olympic swimmer (born 1939)
  • August 3: Antonio Diaz, 83, politician, Representative from Zambales (1969–1972, 1992–2001, 2004–2011) (born 1928)
  • August 6: Fe del Mundo, 99, pediatrician, National Scientist of the Philippines, heart attack. (born 1911)
  • August 19: Kerima Polotan Tuvera, 85, author and journalist. (born 1925)
  • August 21: Edith Tiempo, 92, author, poet and novelist, National Artist of the Philippines, heart attack. (born 1919)
  • September 21: Ben Feleo, 85, film director. (born 1925–1926)
  • October 12: Augustus Cezar, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Vice President for Administration, gunshot wound.
  • October 29: Ram Revilla, 23, Filipino actor, half brother of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and son of former actor and Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. (born 1989)
  • October 31: Ricky Pempengco, 43, Estranged Father of International Singer Charice Pempengco.(born 1968)
  • November 2: Boots Plata, Filipino movie director and writer. (born 1943)
  • November 11: Lito Calzado, 65, former TV director/choreographer and father of actress Iza Calzado, liver cancer (born 1946)
  • November 22: Alberto Reynoso, 71, Philippine Basketball Association player (born 1940)
  • December 1: Purificacion Quisumbing, 77, Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights (2002–2008), multiple myeloma. (born 1934)
  • December 5: RJ (Roseo José) Rosales, 37, Filipino-Australian singer and stage actor (born 1974)
  • December 15: William Claver, 75, Filipino human rights lawyer, Congressman from Kalinga-Apayao (1987–1992).
  • December 15: Nimfa C. Vilches, Filipino judge (born 1956)
  • December 19: Florencio Manimtim, Jr. 52, Vice-Mayor of Talisay, Batangas, gunshot wound (born 1959)
  • December 29: Tyron Perez, 26, Filipino actor, TV host, model, former StarStruck Alumni Batch 1 (born 1985)

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