16 January
Senate votes 11-10 to stop the opening of the second envelope.
17 January
MBC condemns moves to derail President Joseph Estrada impeachment trial.
18 January
Human chain extends from Ayala Avenue to EDSA shrine.
20 January
Chief Justice Hilario Davide swears in Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as 14th President of the Republic.
22 January
MBC welcomes the new president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
2 February
“Direct democratic action by our courageous people resolved the leadership crisis in the most
remarkable manner imaginable. We sent out a failed democracy without disrupting the constitutional order.”
– Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
28 February
MBC re-launches visa credit card.
2 March
Supreme Court affirms Pres. Arroyo’s presidency.
1 May
Opposition groups march to Malacanang.
2 May
MBC reiterates support to the Arroyo government.
20 May
Hongkong government controls spread of bird flu.
27 May
Abu Sayyaf raids Dos Palmas resort, taking 20 hostages including the Burnham couple.
June
Balikatan Joint RP-US military exercises held in Luzon island.
8 June
RA 9136 reforms the electric power industry.
6 August
MBC builds its first Habitat for Humanity house.
11 September
Terrorists attack World Trade Center in New York.
29 September
RA 9160 penalizes money launderers.
16 October
Pres. Arroyo inaugurates Malampaya project.
21 October
MBC introduces new logo in its 20th anniversary.
28 November
MBC launches Connected.ph Project.
14 December
Supreme Court rules coconut levy used public funds.