1986 in Philippines

1986 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1986.

Incumbents

Fourth Republic (1984-86)

• President: Ferdinand Marcos (KBL) (deposed February 25, 1986)
• Vice President: Arturo Tolentino (KBL)
• Chief Justice: Ramon Aquino
• Philippine Congress: Regular Batasang Pambansa
• House Speaker: Nicanor Yñiguez (KBL)

Revolutionary Government (March 25-June 2, 1986) and Fifth Republic (1986-Present)

• President: Corazon Aquino (PDP-Laban)
• Vice President: Salvador Laurel (UNIDO)
• Chief Justice: Claudio Teehankee (1986-88)

Events

February

• February 7 - Presidential snap elections was held in the Philippines.
• February 15 - Marcos and Tolentino declared as winners in the poll canvass.
• February 22 - AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile declares coup in a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo to announce Marcos's depose.

• February 22-25 - People Power Revolution.
• February 24 - Reformist rebels storm Government offices, radio and television stations and Malacañang Palace
• February 25 - Aquino is inaugurated as the 11th and first female President of the Philippines at Club Filipino.
  • Marcos was sworn as President of the Philippines at Malacañang Palace.
  • Marcos and his family are deposed to Hawaii through airlift.
• February 28 - Investigation on Marcos's wealth.

March

• March 25 - Aquino abolishes Interim Batasang Pambansa and the constitution and adopts Freedom Constitution (Proclamation No. 3).

April

• April 24 - Total lunar eclipse witnessed in the Philippines.

June

• June 2 - Freedom Constitution was ended to give way for the adoption of a new constitution.

July

• July 6-8 - Mutinous soldiers seized Manila Hotel and ended without violence two days later.
• July 15 - Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation was dissolved by Aquino.
• July 16 - ABS-CBN resumed its radio-television operations.
• July 22 - DZMM and DWKO established as the first post-revolution radio stations.
• July 28 - The Philippine Star established as the first post-revolution newspaper.

August

• August 21 - 3rd death anniversary of Benigno Aquino, Jr.

September

• September 2 - Typhoon Miding hits northern Luzon killing 36 people.

October

• October 15 - Signning of the new constitution by Cecilia Muñoz-Palma and other members of the commission.
• October 17 - Second total lunar eclipse witnessed in the Philippines.
• October 20 - Milk Code of 1986 signed by Aquino in order to implement rules and regulations in the manufacture of infant formula products.

November

• November 13 - KMU chairman Rolando Olalia was shot dead in Antipolo, Rizal by attributing his party leaders within the military.
• November 22 - "God Save the Queen" incident takes place. However, rebel soldiers failed to overthrow Aquino.

National holidays

• January 1: New Year's Day
• March 27: Maundy Thursday
• March 28: Good Friday
• March 30: Easter Sunday
• April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
• May 1: Labor Day
• June 12: Independence Day
• November 1: All Saints Day
• November 30: Bonifacio Day
• December 25: Christmas
• December 30: Rizal Day
• December 31: New Year's Eve

Births

• January 13: Jan Manual - Comedian
• January 26: Kian Kazemi - Actor and part-time model
• April 11: RJ Jazul - Basketball player
• May 16: Shamcey Supsup - Miss Universe 3rd Runner-up
• May 23: Karla Henry - Miss Earth 2008
• June 6: Anton dela Paz - TV Personality
• August 6: JV Casio - Basketball player
• August 26: Gilbert Bulawan - Basketball player
• August 29: Joem Bascon - Actor
• September 9: Jervy Cruz - Basketball player
• October 5: Shiima Xion - Wrestler
• November 4: Angelica Panganiban - Actress
• November 24: Val Acuña - Basketball player
• November 29: Jerome Sala - Singer
• December 14: Mark Herras - Actor

Deaths

• February 11: Evelio Javier - Politician
• November 10: Rogelio de la Rosa - Actor and Senator
• November 13: Rolando Olalia - Politician and political party chairman.

Unknown deaths

• Juan Nakpil - Architect
• Gregorio F. Zaide - Historian

Television

These are TV programs that premiered and had their finales this year.

Premieres

• Always, Snooky, musical variety show (1986–1988)
• Ang Panday, action series (1986-1988)
• Angkan, soap opera (1986–1989)
• Andrea Amor, soap opera (1986)
• Balita Ngayon, re-run newscast (1986-1987)
• Balita sa IBC, newscast (1986-1989)
• Cafe Bravo, talk show (1986–1990)
• Cooking It Up With Nora, cooking show (1986-1995)
• Dance Tonight, dance variety show (1986–1988)
• Game na Game, game show (1986–1991)
• GMA Balita, newscast (1986-1998)
• GMA Headline News, newscast (1986-1992)
• GMA Saturday/Sunday Report, newscast (1986-1989)
• Goin' Bananas, sitcom (1986-1987)
• Good Morning! Philippines, early morning show (1986)
• Ina (TV series), soap opera (1986)
• It's A Real Deal, lifestyle show (1986-1993)
• Let's Go Crazy with Jack & Joey, sitcom (1986–1989)
• Lunch Date, noontime variety show (1986–1993)
• Magandang Umaga Po, early morning show (1986-1996)
• Manila, Manila, current affairs program (1986–1989)
• Maricel Live!, musical variety show (1986–1989)
• Mirasol del Cielo, soap opera (1986–1987)
• Mommy Ko, Daddy Ko!, sitcom (1986–1987)
• Morning Brew, talk show (1986-1989)
• Movieparade, Movie trailers show (1986-1991)
• Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie, drama series (1986–1988)
• NewsWatch Evening Cast with Cathy Santillan and Cielo Villaluna, newscast (1986-2000)
• NewsWatch Prime Cast with Harry Gasser, newscast (1986-1999)
• Nine-Teeners, variety show (1986–1987)
• News on 4, newscast (1986-1991)
• Palibhasa Lalake, sitcom (1986–1998)
• Parak, sitcom (1986-1987)
• PEP (People, Events and Places) Talk, current affairs program (1986–1990)
• Princess (Philippine TV series), soap opera (1986–1990)
• Regal Drama Presents (Produced by Regal Television), drama series (1986-1989)
• Rumors: Facts and Humors, showbiz talk show (1986-88)
• Showbiz na Showbiz, showbiz talk show (1986-87)
• See True, showbiz talk show (1986–1988)
• Teen Pan Alley, variety show (1986)
• That's Entertainment, afternoon variety show (1986-1996)
• The Sharon Cuneta Show, evening variety show (1986-1997)
• The World Tonight (ABS-CBN), newscast (1986-1999)
• Vilma!, musical variety program (1986-1995)
• Weekend with Velez, weekend news-magazine program (1986-1987)

Endings

• Andrea Amor, soap opera (1986)
• Chat Silayan Drama Studio, drama anthology (1981–1986)
• Discorama, dance variety show (1975-1986)
• Good Morning! Philippines, early morning show (1986)
• Ina (TV series), soap opera (1986)
• Kahapon Lamang, drama anthology (1976–1986)
• Naku Po!, Tatang, sitcom (1985-1986)
• News at Seven, newscast (1976-1986)
• Newsday on 13, newscast (1978-1986)
• Newscenter 4, newscast (1980-1986)
• Pasikatan sa Siete, talent show (1983–1986)
• Pitik Bulag, sitcom (1984-1986)
• Seeing Stars with Joe Quirino, showbiz talk show (1975-1986)
• Student Canteen, noontime show (1975-1986)
• Suerte sa Siete, game show (1976–1986)
• Teen Pan Alley, variety show (1986)
• The 11:30 Report, newscast (1982-1986)
• The Maestro and Uncle Bob, variety show (1978–1986)
• Vilma In Person, variety show (1981-1986)

See also

• 1986
• Philippines