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September 28-30, 2021: Typhoon Mindulle (2021) hit The Philippines. [38] October 10–11, 2021: Tropical Storm Kompasu (Maring) brought widespread flooding over much of the country, with severe impacts over the Luzon archipelago. The storm killed 43 people and caused damages estimated at ₱6.4 billion (US$127 million). [39]
The 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines ( 2021 QCP) was a series of observances organized to mark the 500th anniversary of various events in the Philippines, notably the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines, the role of the country in the Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation, and the victory of Lapulapu in the Battle ...
Joseph Stephen Paduano. (from October 19, 2020) The 18th Congress of the Philippines(Filipino: Ikalabingwalong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senateand House of Representatives, met from July 22, 2019, until June 1, 2022, during the last three years of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency.
Act No. 3827 by the Philippine Legislature enacted on October 28, 1931, designated every last Sunday of August as National Heroes Day. [ 5] However, Bonifacio Day established by virtue of Act No. 2946 of 1921 was also dedicated to anonymous Filipino heroes. [ 6] In practice, National Heroes Day celebrations were observed on the same day as ...
Christmas ( Filipino: Pasko; [pɐsˈkɔʔ]) [ a] is one of the biggest holidays in the Philippines. As one of the two predominantly Catholic countries in Asia, the Philippines celebrates the world's longest Christmas season (Filipino: Kapaskuhan ); [ 1][ 3] Christmas music is played as early as August. [ 4]
Indigenous Peoples' Day[ a] is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. [ 1] It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.
October 19 The Manila Business School was founded and started its operation (later as the Philippine School of Commerce, 1908, then as the Philippine College of Commerce, 1952, and now the Polytechnic University of the Philippines). November 16 Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm is established in Palawan, country's oldest and largest open prison. [28 ...
Ends. Easter Sunday. Frequency. Annual. Holy Week ( Filipino: Mahal na Araw; Spanish: Semana Santa) is a significant religious observance in the Philippines for the Catholic majority, the Iglesia Filipina Independiente or the Philippine Independent Church, and most Protestant groups. One of the few majority Christian countries in Asia ...