2012 in the Philippines

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2012 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 2012.

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Incumbents

Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino III.jpg
Benigno S.
Aquino III
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Jejomar
Binay
Juan Ponce Enrile - 2017 (cropped).jpg
Juan Ponce
Enrile
Feliciano Belmonte Jr - 2016 (cropped).jpg
Feliciano R.
Belmonte, Jr.
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.jpg
Maria Lourdes
Sereno

Events

January

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Supreme Court building, with tarpaulins expressing support for Chief Justice Renato Corona.

February

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

December

Animated enhanced infrared satellite loop of Typhoon Bopha from peak intensity to landfall in the Philippines Typhoon Bopha 2012 making landfall.gif
Animated enhanced infrared satellite loop of Typhoon Bopha from peak intensity to landfall in the Philippines

Holidays

On December 11, 2009, Republic Act No. 9849 declared Eidul Adha as a regular holiday. [27] 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. [28] On February 25, 2004, Republic Act No. 9256 declared every August 21 as a special nonworking holiday to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day. [29] 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."

Entertainment and Culture

Concerts

Sports


Deaths

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