15 February
“Safeguarding liberty has long been a traditional expectation from our courts Their role is to be the great equalizer when individual freedoms - whether civil, political or economic - are buffeted by the awesome powers of the State and government institutions.”
– Artemio Panganiban, Supreme Court Chief Justice
22 February
People Power celebrates 20th anniversary.
24 February
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declares State of Emergency (Proclamation No. 1017).
27 February
MBC abhors State of Emergency.
February
LPG price surges to US$625.50 per metric ton.
16 March
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks before MBC.
10 April
MBC cautions against undue haste for Charter Change.
21 April
Philippines top twenty-third South East Asian Games.
24 April
RA 9343 extends the Special Purpose Vehicle Act.
17 May
“The Philippine Eagle has landed.”
– Leo Oracion ascends Mt. Everest as first Filipino to conquer the world's highest peak.
23 June
RA 9346 prohibits imposition of death penalty.
23 June
Wholesale Electricity Spot Market opens.
24 July
Pres. Arroyo unveils Super Regions in her SONA.
11 August
Guimaras Island suffers oil spill from Solar 1 tanker.
24 August
Congress votes to dismiss second impeachment complaint vs Pres. Arroyo.
12 September
“Much has to be done if the country wants to keep pace with Asian neighbors.Despite conditions favorable for growth -
vibrant private sector, active civil society, vigorous media, talented workforce, and young literate population - there is need to deepen
reforms and address corruption. The World Bank is here to
– Juan Jose Daboub, World Bank Managing
Director
28 September
Super typhoon Milenyo hits central Philippines.
4 October
MBC co-organizes Government Infrastructure Forum.
25 October
Supreme Court junks People’s Initiative to amend Charter.
21 November
MBC celebrates 25th Anniversary
30 November
Super typhoon Reming hits Bicol region.