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1988 in the Philippines

1988 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1988.

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Incumbents

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President Corazon Aquino

Events

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January

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February

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  • February 4 – Cardinal Sin announces the closure of the National Secretariat for Social Action for the claims of infiltration by communists.[1]
  • February 27 – Thirteen members of the elite anti-insurgency Scout Rangers are killed in an ambush near Camalig, Albay.[1]

March

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April

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  • April 2 – Col. Gregorio Honasan, leader of the August 1987 coup attempt, together with 13 of his guards, escapes from a prison ship in Manila Bay. Eight navy guards who helped him to escape are captured in Manila, Apr. 15.[1][4][5]
  • April 8 – Honasan's accomplice, Lt. Col. Edgardo Martillano, escape with his escort while on temporary release from jail.[1]

May

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June

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July

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  • July 7 – Murder charges are filed by the police against Fernando Suangco, alleged leader of a communist "sparrow unit" in Angeles City suspected of killing two Americans and three local police officers.[1]
  • July 25 – Pres. Aquino, in a state of the nation address, announces the formation of Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit, and orders the dissolution of vigilante groups.[1]

September

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  • September 16 – Political organization Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) formed
  • September 13 – Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675) was signed by President Aquino in order to require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic name.[11]

October

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November

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  • November 7 – The Tower of Power transmitter was inaugurated by President Aquino and GMA Network board of directors following the transmitter's opening and a musical special.

December

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  • December 13 – A military court acquits former Col. Rolando Abadilla, Manila's security chief under the administration of Pres. Marcos and then Ilocos Norte vice-governor, of charges of plotting coup attempts against President Aquino.[6]

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  • May – Abante established as a second post-revolution tabloid newspaper.

Holidays

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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.[16] 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."

Television

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Main article: 1988 in Philippine television

Sports

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Births

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Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Revolutionary Struggle in the Philippines Retrieved 04-19-2021.
  2. ^ –"Suspected communist gunmen ambushed the mayor of a Manila suburb" UPI. March 28, 1988. –"Mayor wounded, eight killed in Philippines" UPI. March 28, 1988.
    –"Gunmen wound suburban mayor, kill seven bodyguards" AP. March 28, 1988.
    –"Suspected communist rebels wound Aquino relative, kill 7 bodyguards" AP. March 29, 1988.
    Retrieved 04-25-2021.
  3. ^ "3 top communists captured in Manila" The Washington Post. March 30, 1988. Retrieved 04-25-2021.
  4. ^ Reid, Robert H. (April 2, 1988). "Coup Leader Honasan Escapes From Navy Prison Ship". AP News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "TIMELINE: Recent coups and attempted coups in the Philippines". Reuters. November 29, 2007. Archived from the original on May 10, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Former Manila intelligence chief acquitted in coup plot charge" AP. December 13, 1988. Retrieved 04-25-2021.
  7. ^ –"27 Miners Feared Dead In Tunnel Collapse" AP. June 4, 1988. –"Workers rescue miner, fear 27 others dead in Philippine tunnel collapse" AP. June 5, 1988.
    Retrieved 04-25-2021.
  8. ^ #Journeyto30" by Epi Fabonan III, Philstar.com: (1988) "Bullets for rice" April 2, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  9. ^ "Speech of President Corazon Aquino upon the bill signing of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  10. ^ –"Four killed in guerrilla attacks" UPI. June 30, 1988. –"Gunmen attack leftist university president, kill three aides" AP. June 30, 1988.
    –"University president wounded in ambush" AP. June 30, 1988.
    Retrieved 04-25-2021.
  11. ^ "President Aquino Signs New Generic Drugs Law Stirs Controversy". Union of Catholic Asian News. September 13, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  12. ^ Sciolino, Elaine (October 18, 1988). "U.S. and Philippines Sign Pact on Bases". The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  13. ^ Marcus, Ruth (October 22, 1988). "U.S. Indicts Marcoses In $100 Million Plot". Washington Post. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  14. ^ Richburg, Keith B. (October 26, 1988). "Hundreds Feared Dead In Typhoon In Philippines". Washington Post. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  15. ^ "At Least 179 Survive Ferry Sinking In Typhoon". AP News. No. 27 October 1988. Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Archbishop Teofilo Camomot The Road to Sainthood". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
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