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2022 in the Philippines details events of note that have occurred, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic, which largely defined 2020, continued into 2022.

Incumbents[]

For the current incumbents of the Executive Cabinet under the current administration, see Cabinet of the Philippines. For the current leaders in the Congress of the Philippines, see Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives of the Philippines. For the complete list of the current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, see Current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, see Current Justices of the Court of Appeals, see Current Justices of the Court of Tax Appeals, see Current Justices of the Sandiganbayan.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte
Rodrigo R.
Duterte
Vice-President Leni Robredo
Leni G.
Robredo
Senate President Vicente Sotto III
Vicente
Sotto III
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco
Lord Allan Jay
Velasco
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo
Alexander
Gesmundo

Ongoing events[]

  • COVID-19 pandemic[1]

Events[]

January[]

  • January 1 – Republic Act No. 11467, which increases the excise tax on alcohol products, electronic cigarettes, and heated tobacco products, takes effect.[2]
  • January 6 – President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11642, that seeks to simplify the process of adoption, as thousands of children remained under government care while awaiting permanent homes.[3][4]
  • January 7:
    • Monsignors Lope Robredillo, Eutiquio "Euly" Belizar Jr., and Romeo Solidon, three priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan in Eastern Samar, are appointed by Pope Francis as the "Chaplains to His Holiness".[5][6][7][8][9]
    • Juanito Itaas, the country's longest held political prisoner, is released from a 32-year prison for his involvement in the 1989 killing of United States Army Col. James Rowe.[10][11][12]
  • January 11 – President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11643, which grants survivorship benefits to the legitimate spouse and dependent children of deceased retired members of the National Prosecution Service.[13][14]
  • January 14:
    • The National Bureau of Investigation files murder complaints against 17 cops over the killing of two of nine activists killed during the "Bloody Sunday" operations in March 7, 2021.[15][16][17]
    • India–Philippines relations: Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announces that the Philippines has bought a $370-million shore-based anti-ship missile project from India.[18][19] On January 28, the two countries signs the contract for the acquisition of the BrahMos missile system.[20][21]
    • President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act Nos. 11644 and 11645, declaring the city of Carcar in Cebu and the town of San Vicente in Ilocos Sur as heritage zones.[22]
  • January 18 – Five persons who were involved in the reported fraudulent schemes targeting BDO Unibank Inc., in December 2021, were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation in an entrapment operation in Mabalacat, Pampanga.[23][24][25][26] On January 26, DOJ indicts four individuals following its investigation of the fraud that hit the said bank.[27]
  • January 20 – The Department of Justice indicts nine police officers over the killings of former Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, and his companions in March 8, 2021.[28][29]
  • January 31 – Pope Francis nominates Rev. Msgr. Arnaldo Catalan as the new apostolic nuncio to Rwanda.[30][31]

February[]

  • February 4 – The International Astronomical Union names "7431 Jettaguilar", in honor of Dr. Jose Francisco "Jett" Aguilar, a Filipino medical doctor and amateur astronomer.[32]
  • February 5 – The US Federal Bureau of Investigation published religious leader Apollo Quiboloy as one of the most wanted list for sex trafficking.[33][34][35]
  • February 7 – The Philippines begins the vaccination of children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19 in Metro Manila after a few days of delay due to logistical challenges.[36][37]
  • February 12 – At least 9 people were killed after they were ambushed at Kalumamis Village in Guindulungan, Maguindanao.[38][39]
  • February 18 – Natividad Castro, a doctor, who is an advocate of Lumad communities in Mindanao, was arrested by members of PNP in was arrested in San Juan City.[40][41]
  • February 21 �� One police personnel died while two others were confirmed injured when a helicopter of the PNP crashed in Real, Quezon.[42][43]
  • February 22 – Philippines–Poland relations: The Philippines signs a contract for the purchase of 32 Black Hawk helicopters from Poland worth US$624 million or more than ₱32 billion.[44]
  • February 23 – The Philippine government through the Anti-Terrorism Council formally declares 16 organizations which was supposedly functioning as underground organizations of the communist groups as terrorists in its resolution dated January 26.[45][46]
  • February 24:
    • The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs approves a resolution to suspend the operations of online cockfighting operators amid a series of disappearances linked to "e-sabong".[47]
    • The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11, rejects the bid of 10 fraternity members implicated in the September 2017 death of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III to junk the hazing case against them supposedly due to insufficiency of evidence.[48]
  • February 28:
    • President Rodrigo Duterte signs Executive Order No. 164, approving the inclusion of nuclear power in the country's energy mix.[49][50]
    • President Rodrigo Duterte signs Executive Order No. 163, institutionalizing access to protection services for refugees, stateless persons, and asylum seekers.[51][52]

March[]

  • March 2:
    • President Rodrigo Duterte approves some ₱3 billion in subsidies and discount for drivers, farmers, and fisherfolk amid the surge in oil prices and Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine.[53]
    • President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11647, that effectively eases several restrictions on foreign investment.[54][55]
  • March 4 — President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11648, raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.[56][57]
  • March 7 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) orders the mandatory evacuation of all Filipinos in Ukraine amid worsening conflict between the Eastern European state and Russia.[58][59]
  • March 8:
    • The Supreme Court (SC) issues a temporary restraining order (TRO) on COMELEC's "Oplan Baklas" campaign to take down campaign posters that are either oversized or posted in restricted areas.[60]
    • COMELEC suspendes the implementation of its voter information campaign deal with news site Rappler after the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) asked the Supreme Court to nullify it.[61]
  • March 11 – President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11650, that requiring schools nationwide to provide free basic education and related services to learners with disabilities.[62]
  • March 15 – President Rodrigo Duterte approves a ₱200 monthly subsidy for poor Filipino families as an alternative to suspending fuel excise taxes amid skyrocketing oil prices.[63]
  • March 17 – Dr. Raymundo Lo names a pink orchid hybrid after Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo.[64]

Scheduled[]

Unscheduled[]

  • The province of Maguindanao will be split into two provinces: Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, pending plebiscite on a later date by COMELEC after the national elections, in accordance with Republic Act No. 11550.[66]
  • The municipality of Calaca, Batangas will gain cityhood, pending a plebiscite to be held four months after the national elections, in accordance with Republic Act No. 11554.[67]
  • The city of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan will gain status as a highly urbanized city, pending a plebiscite to be held four months after the national elections, in accordance with Proclamation No. 1057.[67]

Holidays[]

On October 29, 2021, Proclamation No. 1236, the national government declares holidays and special (working/non-working) days to be observed in the country.[68][69][70] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays," those in italics are "special (non-working) holidays," and those in non-italics and non-bold are "special (working) days".

  • January 1 – New Year's Day
  • February 1 – Chinese New Year
  • February 25 – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
  • April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
  • April 14 – Maundy Thursday
  • April 15 – Good Friday
  • April 16 – Black Saturday
  • May 1 – Labor Day
  • May 2 – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan)
  • June 12 – Independence Day
  • July 9 – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
  • August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
  • August 29 – National Heroes Day
  • November 1 – All Saints Day
  • November 2 – All Souls' Day
  • November 30 – Bonifacio Day
  • December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
  • December 24 – Christmas Eve
  • 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[]

  • January 4 – Japan–Philippines relations: The Philippines and Japan renews the Bilateral Swap Arrangement, granting currency exchange between the Philippine peso and the Japanese yen.[71][72]
  • January 5 – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno is named the Global Central Banker of the Year 2022, by the international banking magazine The Banker.[73][74]
  • January 18 – The Department of Transportation signs a contract worth ₱142 billion with a joint venture involving China Railway Group Limited for the first phase of the extension of the Philippine National Railways system to the Bicol Region.[75][76]
  • January 25 – The National Telecommunications Commission gives both the analog and digital broadcast frequencies which was previously held by ABS-CBN Corporation to Advanced Media Broadcasting System, Sonshine Media Network International and Aliw Broadcasting Corporation.[77][78]
  • January 31 – The Philippine Stock Exchange halts the trading shares of Dito CME Holdings Corporation after the company announces that it was canceling its stock rights offer.[79]
  • February 4 – The Bankers Association of the Philippines and the Department of Justice signs an accord to work together in raising cybersecurity awareness and curbing cybercrimes in the country.[80]
  • February 9 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency extends a ¥329-million grant to the Philippines aimed at further developing human resources in the country.[81]

Entertainment and culture[]

For the events related to Philippine television in 2022, see 2022 in Philippine television; for films, see List of Philippine films of 2022; and for music, see 2022 in Philippine music.
  • January 21 – Miss World names its Top 40 semifinalists, including Tracy Maureen Perez of the Philippines, ahead of the pageant’s rescheduled coronation night in March.[82][83]
  • January 26 – Miss Philippines Nica Zosa was crowned Miss Summit International 2022, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.[84][85]
  • January 28 – The Filipino traditional dish sinigang names as the Best Soup in the world, according to the TasteAtlas.[86][87]
  • January 29 – Two Filipino films, Don Josephus Eblahan’s The Headhunter’s Daughter and Martika Ramirez Escobar’s Leonor Will Never Die, wins prestigious prizes at the Sundance Film Festival 2022 awards ceremony.[88]
  • February 28 – The Miss Universe Philippines organization unveiles the official 50 delegates for its 2022 pageant.[89]
  • March 6 – Fuschia Anne Ravena of Cebu City is crowned as Miss International Queen Philippines 2022 during the coronation night held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.[90]

Scheduled events[]

Sports[]

Main article: 2022 in Philippine sports

Deaths[]

January[]

February[]

  • February 2 – Rustica Carpio (b. 1930), actress and playwright[115]
  • February 9 – Johanna Uy (b. 1980), underwater hockey player[116]
  • February 15 – Dong Puno (b. 1946), broadcaster[117]
  • February 17 – Florencio Flores, Jr. (b. 1949), mayor of Malaybalay, Bukidnon[118]
  • February 18 – Ambalang Ausalin (b. 1943), master weaver in Lamitan, Basilan[119]
  • February 20 – Jose Fabian Cadiz (b. 1961), former vice mayor of Marikina[120]
  • February 21:
    • Jomer "OG Kaybee" Galicia (b. 1988), rapper[121]
    • Eduardo Roy, Jr. (b. 1980), film director[122]
  • February 22 – Charlie Cojuangco (b. 1963), representative of Tarlac's 1st congressional district[123]

March[]

See also[]

Country overviews[]

  • Philippines
  • History of Philippines
  • History of modern Philippines
  • Outline of Philippines
  • Government of Philippines
  • Politics of Philippines
  • Years in the Philippines
  • Timeline of Philippine history

Related timelines for current period[]

  • 2022
  • 2022 in politics and government
  • 2020s

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