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2001 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2001.

## Incumbents[edit]

Outgoing President Joseph Estrada Incoming President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

* President
* Joseph Estrada (LAMMP) (until January 20)
* Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas) (starting January 20)
* Vice President
* Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas) (until January 20)
* Teofisto Guingona (Lakas) (starting February 7)
* Senate President:
* Aquilino Pimentel (until June 30)
* Franklin Drilon (starting June 30)
* House Speaker:
* Arnulfo Fuentabella (until January 24)
* Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (January 24-June 30)
* Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. (starting July 23)
* Chief Justice: Hilario Davide, Jr.
* Philippine Congress
* 11th Congress of the Philippines (until June 8)
* 12th Congress of the Philippines (starting July 23)

## Events[edit]

### January[edit]

* January 12 – The cityhood of Valencia, Bukidnon is ratified in a plebiscite for Republic Act 8985, which was approved on December 5, 2000.[1]
* January 16 – After 11 senators voted not to open an envelope containing potentially incriminating documents against President Estrada, the prosecutors walk out.
* January 17 – 20 – Second EDSA Revolution. Millions of people march in the streets of EDSA for a peaceful protest against President Estrada for being accused of plunder.
* January 20:
* Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo takes the oath of office as the 14th president of the Philippines. She is considered as the second female president after Corazon Aquino.
* Estrada steps down as the 13th President of the Philippines from his office at Malacañang Palace.
* January 22 – Vigan becomes a city in the province of Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 8988 which was approved on December 27, 2000.[2]

### February[edit]

* February 3 – San Fernando becomes a city in the province of Pampanga through ratification of Republic Act 8990 which was approved on January 26.
* February 22 \- Zamboanga Sibugay became a province in the region of Zamboanga Peninsula through ratification of Republic Act 8973 which was approved on November 7, 2000.

### March[edit]

* March 10 – Tanauan becomes a city in the province of Batangas through ratification of Republic Act 9005 which was approved on February 2.
* March 24
* Ligao becomes a city in the province of Albay through ratification of Republic Act 9008 which was approved on February 21.[3]
* Tabaco becomes a city in the province of Albay through ratification of Republic Act 9020 which was approved on March 5.
* March 28
* Alaminos becomes a city in the province of Pangasinan through ratification of Republic Act 9025 which was approved on March 5.[4]
* Candon becomes a city in the province of Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 9018 which was approved on March 5.[5]
* March 30 – The cityhood of Cauayan, Isabela is ratified in a plebiscite for Republic Act 9017, which has approved on Feb. 28.[6]
* March 31
* Escalante becomes a city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9014 which was approved on February 28.
* Himamaylan becomes a city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9028 which was approved on March 5.
* Panabo becomes a city in the province of Davao del Norte through ratification of Republic Act 9015 which was approved on February 28.
* Sipalay becomes a city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9027 which was approved on March 5.

### April[edit]

* April 21
* Calamba becomes a city in the province of Laguna through ratification of Republic Act 9024 which was approved on March 5.[7]
* Malabon becomes a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila through ratification of Republic Act 9019 which was approved on March 5.[8]
* April 25
* Estrada is arrested in San Juan following a protest by his supporters and detained at Camp Crame.
* Isabela becomes a city in the province of Basilan through ratification of Republic Act 9023 which was approved on March 5.

### May[edit]

* May 1 – Estrada supporters attack Malacañang Palace following a riot, killing many and several others were rounded up by the police.
* May 14 – Legislative and local elections are held nationwide.
* May 27 – Twenty tourists are abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists from a popular island resort in Palawan and later taken hostage; some of them are killed; crisis lasts about 12 months.[9]

### August[edit]

* August 2 – ASG members attack a predominantly Christian village in Lamitan, Basilan, with 11 of 32 kidnapped villagers were killed.
* August 18 – A fire swept through the Manor Hotel in Quezon City and killed at least 68 people.[10][11]
* August 25 – Gapan becomes a city in the province of Nueva Ecija through ratification of Republic Act 9022 which was approved on March 5.[12]

### November[edit]

* November 17 – New People's Army guerrillas ambush an Army Special Forces platoon in Cateel, Davao Oriental; 18 government troopers and 10 NPA rebels are killed.[13]

## Holidays[edit]

Main article: Public holidays in the Philippines

As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.[14] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".

* January 1 – New Year's Day
* April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
* April 12 – Maundy Thursday
* April 13 – Good Friday
* May 1 – Labor Day
* June 12 – Independence Day
* August 26 – National Heroes Day
* November 1 – All Saints Day
* November 30 – Bonifacio Day
* December 25 – Christmas Day
* December 30 – Rizal Day
* December 31 – Last Day of the Year

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

## Business and economy[edit]

* September – Digital Mobile Philippines launches Sun Cellular to provide wireless public and private telecommunications services.[15]

## Sports[edit]

* March 30–April 1 – The Philippines hosts the 2001 Asian Beach Volleyball Championship.
* May 18 – The San Miguel Beermen captures their 16th PBA title, winning their finals series against the Barangay Ginebra Kings in game 6 of the 2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup.
* August 24 – Batang Red Bull Thunder wins the Commissioner's Cup title in only their second season and fifth conference. The Thunder defeats San Miguel Beermen in Game Six for a 4–2 series victory.
* September 8–17 – The country's athletes compete in the 2001 Southeast Asian Games which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
* December 16 – The Sta. Lucia Realtors captures its first-ever PBA title after 8 years of participation in the league, winning over defending champions San Miguel Beermen in six games.

## Television[edit]

Main article: 2001 in Philippine television

## Births[edit]

* January 6
* Cassy Legaspi, actress
* Mavy Legaspi, actor
* January 27 \- Aiah Arceta, member of Bini
* February 5 – Juan Karlos Labajo, singer
* February 13
* Jelay Pilones, housemate
* Carl Tamayo, basketball player
* February 15 – Angeli Nicole Sanoy, actress
* March 6 – Rere Madrid, actress
* March 28 – Missy Quino, actress and housemate
* April 18 – Gelo Rivera, internet personality
* April 22 – Kevin Quiambao, basketball player
* April 27 – Akira Morishita, actor, singer, and member of BGYO
* April 29 – Faith Da Silva, actress
* May 24 – Darren Espanto, singer
* June 4 – Shuvee Etrata, actress and model
* June 14 – Sandro Muhlach, actor
* August 3 – Agnes "Angeli" Khang, Filipino-Korean actress and former model
* August 16 – Lianne Valentin, actress
* August 23 – Zaijian Jaranilla, actor
* August 27 – Zonia Mejia, actress
* August 30 – Christine Bermas, actress and singer
* September 14 \- Colet Vergara, member of Bini
* September 19 \- Raven Rigor, actor and model
* October 18 – Rans Rifol, former member of MNL48
* October 24 – Joaquin Domagoso, actor
* October 31 – Amy Nobleza, singer and actress
* November 2 – Sean Tristan, internet personality
* November 5 – Atasha Muhlach, media personality
* Andres Muhlach, media personality
* November 7 – Grae Fernandez, actor
* December 6 – Zack Tabudlo, singer and songwriter
* December 14 – Alyssa Solomon, volleyball player
* December 19 – Mika Gorospe, singer

## Deaths[edit]

* March 10 – Arturo Alcaraz, volcanologist (b. 1916)
* March 13 – Encarnacion Alzona, historian, educator and suffragist. (b. 1895)
* August 19 – Felicisimo Fajardo, Olympic basketball player (b. 1915)
* October 3 – Alfie Almario, basketball player (b. 1963)
* October 12 – Eddie Rodriguez, film director (b. 1932)
* November 7 – Nida Blanca, actress (b. 1936)
* November 8 – Valentin Eduque, basketball coach and player (b. 1927)
* November 23 – Maria Teresa Carlson, actress (b. 1963)

## References[edit]

1. ^ "This Week's Milestones" Inquirer.net.
—(From 12-04-2016 to 12-10-2016) Retrieved January 31, 2018.
—(From 01-07-2018 to 01-13-2018) Retrieved January 15, 2019.
2. ^ "History - Vigan City". Vigan City - Official Website of Vigan City. Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
3. ^ "HISTORY". LIGAO CITY | Official Website of the City Government of Ligao. Archived from the original on June 9, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
4. ^ "Local History". Welcome to City of Alaminos Pangasinan - Philippines. Archived from the original on September 3, 2002. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
5. ^ "BRIEF HISTORY". CANDON CITY | "We can do it Candon". Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
6. ^ "Historical development of the Province of Isabela" (PDF) Province of Isabela. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
7. ^ "CITYHOOD OF CALAMBA". calambacity.gov.ph - Home. Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
8. ^ "HISTORY". Malabon City. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
9. ^ "More Massacres in Mindanao than other parts of the country". The Manila Times (via PressReader). December 13, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
10. ^ "QC hotel fire kills 75". The Philippine Star. August 19, 2001. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2001.
11. ^ Mayuga, Jonathan (March 21, 2018). "Tragedy of fires: Death and destruction in the Philippines". BusinessMirror.
12. ^ "History of Gapan City". Gapan City Nueva Ecija. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
13. ^ "18 soldiers, 10 NPAs die in Davao ambush" Philstar.com. 11-19-2001. Retrieved 02-28-2022.
14. ^ "Executive Order No. 292 [BOOK I/Chapter 7-Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days]". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. July 25, 1987. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
15. ^ "About Us". Sun Cellular. Retrieved April 30, 2022.

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