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 24 – Reformist rebels storm Government offices, radio and television stations and Malacañan 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 Malacañan Palace.
- Marcos and his family are deposed to Hawaii through airlift.
- February 28 – Investigation on Marcos's wealth.
March
- March 17 - Pilipino Star Ngayon established as a first post-revolution tabloid newspaper.
- 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 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.
- September 13 – The Mt. Data Peace Accord was signed between the Philippine Government and the separatist Cordillera Bodong Administration-Cordillera People's Liberation Army.[1]
October
- October 15 – Signing 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
- April 30: Ivan Carapiet – Kart racer and actor
- 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 3: Jasmine Trias – Singer-songwriter
- 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
Main article: 1986 in Philippine 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 (1986–1991)
- 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)