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2004 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2004.
On November 13, 2002, Republic Act No. 9177 declares Eidul Fitr as a regular holiday. [9] The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was proclaimed since 2002 as a special non-working holiday. [10] 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."
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo, often referred to as PGMA or GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician who served as the 14th president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010. She is the longest-serving president since Ferdinand Marcos. Before her presidency, she was the 10th vice president of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 under President Joseph Estrada, becoming the first female vice president. She was also a senator from 1992 to 1998. After her presidency, she was elected as the representative of Pampanga's 2nd district in 2010 and continues to serve in this role. She also served as the speaker of the House from 2018 to 2019, and as deputy speaker from 2016 to 2017 and 2022 to 2023. Alongside former president Sergio Osmeña, she is one of only two Filipinos to hold at least three of the four highest offices: vice president, president, and house speaker.
Makati, officially the City of Makati, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, known for being one of the leading financial centers in the country. As of 2013, the city has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the Philippines. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 629,616 people, making it the 47th most populous city in the country and 8th most populous in Metro Manila. Makati is one of the most densely populated city proper areas globally, ranking 8th worldwide and 2nd in the Philippines, after Manila, with a population density of 28,975 inhabitants per square kilometer.
2005 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2005.
2003 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2003.
2006 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2006.
The Philippines was under a state of emergency, announced by presidential spokesperson Ignacio Bunye on the morning of February 24, 2006, by the virtue of Proclamation No. 1017. This occurred after the government claimed that it foiled an alleged coup d'état attempt against the rule of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo earlier that same day. State security services also claimed that it had arrested a general who was involved in the coup attempt. President Arroyo lifted the state of emergency on March 3, 2006, by the virtue of Proclamation No. 1021.
This article covers the history of the current Philippine republican state following the 1986 People Power Revolution, known as the Fifth Philippine Republic.
2007 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2007.
The Manila Peninsula siege occurred on November 29, 2007, at The Peninsula Manila hotel in Makati, Philippines. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Brigadier General Danilo Lim, and 25 other Magdalo Group officers walked out of their trial for the 2003 Oakwood mutiny coup attempt and marched through the streets of Makati. The mutineers called for the ousting of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and seized the Rizal function room on the second floor of the Manila Peninsula Hotel along Ayala Avenue. Former Vice-president Teofisto Guingona, Jr. as well as some of the soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines joined the march to the hotel.
2008 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2008.
2009 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2009.
2010 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 2010.
1993 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1993.
2011 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2011.
2002 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2002.
2001 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2001.
2013 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2013.
1947 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 1947.
The Optical Media Board (OMB), formerly known as the Videogram Regulatory Board (VRB), is a Philippine government agency that is part of the Office of the President of the Philippines, responsible for regulating the production, use and distribution of recording media in the Philippines.
Renee Hampshire better known by her stage name Ate Glow is a Filipino comedian and actress who is known for her impersonation of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.