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

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Incumbents

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Benigno S.
Aquino III
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Jejomar
Binay
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Juan Ponce
Enrile
Philippine House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte.jpg
Feliciano R.
Belmonte, Jr.
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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 Jejomar Binay.jpg
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. Philippine climate map.png
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.

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 Secretary Angelo Reyes.jpg
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

March

April

May

June

August

September

November

December

Holidays

On December 11, 2009, Republic Act No. 9849 declared Eidul Adha as a regular holiday. [44] Also amending Executive Order No. 292, also known as The Administrative Code of 1987, the following are regular and special days shall be observed. The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was proclaimed since 2002 as a special nonworking holiday. [45] On February 25, 2004, Republic Act No. 9256 declared every August 21 as a special nonworking holiday to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day. [46] [47] Note that 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."

Concerts

Films

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

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

Top-Grossing Filipino films for 2011

#FilmGross
1 Catch Me, I'm in Love P120.21M
2 In The Name of Love P117.2M
3 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! P72.31M
4 Bulong My Valentine Girls P67.27M
5 Temptation Island P60M
6 Who's That Girl P58.31M
7 Forever and a Day P44.73M
ReleasedTitleDirected byCastFilm OutfitGenre
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 ProductionsDrama
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 23, 2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Mae Cruz Gerald Anderson, Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli Star Cinema and VIVA Films 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 ProductionsComedy
May 4, 2011 Tumbok Topel Lee Cristine Reyes, Carlo Aquino Viva Films Horror
May 11, 2011 In the Name of Love Olivia Lamasan Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin Star Cinema Romance, Drama
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 & SineScreenComedy

Sports

Television

Deaths

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