March three – Ombudsman Samuel Martires filed graft and oblique bribery costs against former Nayong Pilipino Foundation, Inc. (NPFI) chairman of the board Patricia Ocampo-Desiongco and 5 different ex-NPFI officials for accepting free transportation to and accommodation in Jeju Island, South Korea from a personal firm throughout negotiations on a lease contract involving the same agency. On February 20, President Duterte relieved all Immigration officials and workers concerned within the said bribery scheme that allegedly offers VIP treatment to Chinese guests. On August 18, Ombudsman Samuel Martires issued a six-month long preventive suspension against 13 PhilHealth officials. President Duterte directed the Philippine Health insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to make the payment of premiums voluntary for overseas Filipino workers in light of opposition in opposition to premium price increases. ↑ “PhilHealth chief Morales has resigned, says Bong Go”. On September 28, DOJ filed extortion and graft prices against NBI authorized help chief Joshua Paul Capiral and his brother Christopher John, an immigration officer, earlier than the Manila Regional Trial Court for allegedly accepting bribes from Bureau of Immigration personnel concerned in the stated scheme. February 28 – The Sandiganbayan acquitted former PNP chief Alan Purisima of eight counts of perjury over his alleged failure to declare his wealth in full for 6 years. After 9 years of hiding, former Dinagat Islands congressman Ruben Ecleo Jr., who was accused within the case of murder of Alona Bacolod-Ecleo in 2002 and anomalous three development tasks which undertaken between 1991 and 1994, during his time period as mayor of San Jose, Dinagat Islands, was arrested in San Fernando, Pampanga.
February 18 – Former Communist Social gathering of the Philippines (CPP) chairman and New People’s Army (NPA) commander Rodolfo Salas was arrested in Angeles Metropolis. June 5 – Former Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) chairman Camilo Sabio was arrested by the NBI in his house in Quezon City over the execution of judgment in one of many criminal circumstances against him pending earlier than the Sandiganbayan. On February 14, a Quezon City court docket issued an arrest warrant in opposition to Trillanes and nine others and four days later, Trillanes posted a bail for the case. On August 25, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) filed homicide complaints against seven suspects who had been allegedly involved in the killing. ↑ “NBI information crime complaints vs. cops involved in Jolo taking pictures of troopers”. On September 7, the PNP-Internal Affairs Service filed administrative and criminal complaints against the police officers involved in the taking pictures. This web page was last edited on 12 September 2026, at 02:25 (UTC). July 10 – After 12 hearings which began final May 26, the House of Representatives, notably on the Committee on Legislative Franchises, voted 70-eleven to deny the franchise utility of ABS-CBN. Legal HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day, 1 January; Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Third Monday in January; Memorial Day, final Monday in May; Independence Day, 4 July; Labor Day, 1st Monday in September; Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October; Veterans’ Day, eleven November; Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November; President’s Day, day after Thanksgiving; Christmas Day, 25 December.
April 28 – Taiwan rejected the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) moves to deport Elanel Egot Ordidor, an overseas Filipino worker over social media posts critical of President Duterte, saying the Philippines must first consult with Taiwan before taking any drastic motion. April 24 – The Chinese language Embassy within the Philippines acquired criticism after releasing a music video about the relations of China and the Philippines through the COVID-19 pandemic. April 14 – The federal government started its mass testing processes on individuals suspected of getting COVID-19. March 25 – President Duterte indicators the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act of 2020 (Republic Act No. 11469), a measure that offers him additional powers to strengthen authorities’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic after Congress urgently deliberated and passed the measure within a day. ↑ “Renowned poet Rogelio Mangahas has handed away at 79”. GMA News. ↑ “Mely Tagasa, ‘Iskul Bukol’s’ Miss Tapia, dies at 82”. ABS CBN News. ↑ “Former Cebu Guv Tingting dela Serna”.
↑ “Former DFA Sec. Yasay dies, 73”. Manila Bulletin. Wesley Barayuga, the board secretary of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), was shot lifeless in Mandaluyong. ↑ “Tanauan mayor dead after flag ceremony shooting”. June 29 – Four troopers have been killed following a capturing incident with policemen in Barangay Walled City, Jolo, Sulu. July 23 – Four soldiers died and another was injured after a Philippine Air Force (PAF) helicopter crashed while taking off at the Cauayan Air Station in Isabela. In a 4G take a look at from Manila, wager confirmations were about 0.7 seconds, reside odds up to date every 5 – 6 seconds, and the guess slip was fastened whereas switching leagues. During testing, USDT on the TRC-20 community is verified in a couple of minute, with the lowest rates of any route, whereas GCash, PayMaya, and QRPH all credit score after a couple of minutes. Renewal of the franchise was unsure due to tense relations of the community with the Duterte administration. ↑ “Senators probe ABS-CBN franchise as Calida moves for network’s shutdown”.