2012 in the Philippines


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

Incumbents

Events

January

February

April

May

June

  • June 6 – The Venus transit of June 6, 2012 is the second and last of two Venus transits of the 21st century. It was witnessed by amateur astronomers and sky watchers throughout the country, following the first transit on June 8, 2004.
  • June 23 – Bacoor becomes a component city in the province of Cavite through ratification of Republic Act 10160.

July

August

  • From late July into the first week of August, heavy rain brought on by Typhoons Saola and Haikui causes widespread [2012 Metro Metro Manila|Manila flooding|flooding in many parts of the Philippines], which affected 2.4 million people. The capital Manila was the worst-affected. Many people fled their homes, and around 362,000 people sheltered in evacuation centres. As of August 8, the death toll was confirmed to be at least 53, then a few days later, reports confirmed the death toll at 60. As of August 13, confirmed deaths had risen to 89.
  • August 4 – Cabuyao becomes a component city in the province of Laguna after ratification of Republic Act 10163.
  • August 11 – Ilagan becomes a component city in the province of Isabela after ratification of Republic Act 10169.
  • August 18 – A plane carrying four people – two pilots, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo and his aide, [2012 Philippines|Philippine Piper Seneca crash|crashes off the shore] of Masbate Island en route to Robredo's hometown of Naga City from Cebu City. His aide survived the crash, however the Secretary and the two pilots did not survive.
  • August 31 – A 7.6-magnitude earthquake strike off the east of Samar Island, causing tsunami evacuations and power cuts.

September

October

  • October 15 – The Philippine government signs a document touted as the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, which culminates the Aquino Administration's effort to end the deadlock in the peace process. This new document, while merely providing for a general framework for the actual peace negotiations, announces that "the status quo is unacceptable and that the Bangsamoro shall be established to replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The Bangsamoro is the new autonomous political entity referred to in the Decision Points of Principles as of April 2012." According to President Aquino, this was the agreement that "can finally seal genuine, lasting peace in Mindanao." with Bangsamoro replacing ARMM which was described by President Benigno Aquino III as "a failed experiment".

December

  • December 4 – Typhoon Bopha (Pablo) causes widespread destruction on the island of Mindanao, leaving thousands of people homeless. The cyclone is said to be one of the deadliest storms ever to hit the Philippines in decades. As of December 9, the death toll had climbed to 540, with 827 people still missing.
  • December 21 – The controversial Reproductive Health Bill is signed into law by President Benigno Aquino III.

Holidays

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

Births

Deaths