1995 in the Philippines

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Philippines

Decades:
See also:

1995 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1995.

Incumbents

Fidel Ramos

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

  • RA 8043) is enacted, allowing Filipino children to be adopted by foreigners if cannot be adopted by qualified Filipinos; strengthening protection against the sale and trafficking abroad.[14][30]
  • June 20 – Majority of voters reject in a plebiscite RA 7891, which has signed on Feb. 20, seeking division of the province of Isabela into proposed Isabela del Norte and Isabela del Sur.[31]
  • June 27Supreme Court orders permanent cease of operations of jai alai frontons in the country.[citation needed] It has decided with finality that the sport is illegal following opposition from the government.[32]

July

August

September

October

November

December

Holidays

As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.[59] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

Television

Sports

Concerts

Births

Deaths

Unknown

References

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  3. ^ a b "Manila Reports Plot by Muslims To Kill the Pope" The New York Times. Jan. 14, 1995.
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  4. ^ "Al-Qaeda planned to assassinate Pope: report" DPA via The Sydney Morning Herald. Nov. 11, 2002.
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    "Broad Terror Campaign Is Foiled By Fire in Kitchen, Officials Say" The New York Times. Feb. 12, 1995.
    "Bust and Boom" The Washington Post. Dec. 30, 2001.
    "Filipino police uncover 1995 leads to Sept. 11 plot" The Christian Science Monitor. Feb. 14, 2002
    "Thanks To Fire, Bojinka Plot Terrorism Plan Revealed, In History January 6, 1995" Archived July 20, 2022, at the Wayback Machine VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. Jan. 6, 2022.
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    "Trial Opens in Alleged Airline Bomb Plot" Los Angeles Times. May 30, 1995. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Chronology of arrests" (Dec. 31, 1995) Manila Standard, p. 2. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Retracing the steps of a terror suspect" The Washington Post. June 5, 1995. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
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    Event is also mentioned:
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  16. ^ a b "Flor Contemplacion" eResources–Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 03-30-2022.

    "Singapore Refuses to Stay Filipino Woman’s Execution" Associated Press. Mar. 16, 1995.
    "The Crime of Flor Contemplacion" The Baltimore Sun. Mar. 26, 1995.
    "The Killing of Flor Contemplacion" Los Angeles Times. Apr. 13, 1995.
    "A Death in the Family" Asiaweek. Dec. 1995.
    "Flor Contemplacion - a diplomatic incident" Capital Punishment U.K. n.d.
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  17. ^ "More Massacres in Mindanao than other parts of the country". The Manila Times (via PressReader). December 13, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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  19. ^ News articles from Manila Standard:
    —"Bandits torch Zambo town; 100 killed" (04-05-1995) p. 3.
    —"Troops scour bandits lairs" (04-06-1995) pp. 2–3. (See link for the issue of 04-05-1995)

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  20. ^ a b "Running Battles Reported In Hills, Civilians Flee Fighting" Associated Press. Apr. 7, 1995. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  21. ^ "Abu kills cop in new clash. Hostilities spread to other Mindanao Islands" Today (via World History Archives, Hartford Web Publishing). Apr. 16, 1995. Retrieved June 27, 2022
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    —Saavedra, Rudy. (Apr. 18, 1995) "Abu Sayyaf men execute 14 hostages" Manila Standard, p. 3.
    —For related stories: "Ipil, April 4, 1995"
    Steven WarRan Research.
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  25. ^ "Republic Act No. 7878" Official Gazette (Philippines). Feb. 14, 1995.
    "Memorandum Order No. 290, s. 1995" Official Gazette (Philippines). July 5, 1995.
    "1995 Provincial Profile - Kalinga Apayao" (Link for PDF file) Philippine Statistics Authority. 1995.

    All were retrieved July 22, 2022.
  26. ^ News articles from Manila Standard:
    —"Ferry sinks: 42 dead, 23 missing" (May 17, 1995) p. 3.
    —"Death toll now 70, 52 still missing" (May 21, 1995) p. 2.

    All were retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
  27. ^ a b "Over 100 Survive Philippine Ferry Sinking" (with list of major shipping accidents compiled by The Philippine Star) The Maritime Executive. July 2, 2015. Retrieved Apr. 20, 2021.
  28. ^ "36 die after ferry catches fire in Philippine waters" News & Record. May 15, 1995.
    "Philippines probes ferry sinking" UPI. May 17, 1995.
    "At Least 45 Killed in Philippine Ferry Fire" AP via Los Angeles Times. May 18, 1995.
    "MV Viva Antipolo VII (+1995)" Wrecksite.

    All were retrieved Oct. 5, 2021.
  29. Inquirer.net. Mar. 4, 2013.
    "It's final: SC clears Lacson in 'Kuratong Baleleng' case" The Philippine Star. Mar. 5, 2013.

    May 1995 incident is also mentioned:
    "Kuratong Baleleng: The Crime Syndicate that Ruled the Philippines"
    Grey Dynamics. Oct. 13, 2021.

    All were retrieved Jun. 30, 2022.
  30. ^ "Republic Act No. 8043" Philippine Commission on Women. June 7, 1995.

    About the said law:
    "Guidelines on inter-country adoption" Archived August 18, 2022, at the Wayback Machine Consulate General of the Philippines, Chicago. July 9, 2014.
    "Philippines: A Primer on the Philippine Law on Inter-Country Adoption" Mondaq. Aug. 1, 2011.
    "Inter-Country Adoption In The Philippines" Helpline Law.

    All were retrieved July 4, 2022.
  31. ^ On approval of the law:
    "Republic Act No. 7891" Feb. 20, 1995.
    On scheduled plebiscite:
    "Proclamation No. 602, s. 1995" June 19, 1995.
    All aforementioned are from Official Gazette (Philippines) and were retrieved July 27, 2022.

    Outcome of the plebiscite is mentioned:
    "Philippine Provinces: Division as Accommodation" (PDF) Human Development Network. April 4, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
    —Gerhard van den Top. The Social Dynamics of Deforestation in the Philippines Copenhagen: NIAS Press. 2003. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
    "The Isabelinos’ Struggle Against Warlordism and Political Dynasty" Bulatlat. June 2004. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
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  33. ^ Country Profiles: Status Table and State responses to Country Profiles (Link for PDF file) Hague Conference on Private International Law. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  34. ^ "Police colonel gets life over kidnap case" (July 29, 1995) Manila Standard, p. 3. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
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  37. ^ News articles from Manila Standard:
    —"Breakthrough in Vizconde massacre bared; new witness names six suspects" (June 18, 1995) p. 6. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
    —"NBI clamps news blackout on new Vizconde inquiry" (June 22, 1995) p. 3. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
    —"Charges filed vs. Webb, 7 others" (Aug. 11, 1995) p. 3. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
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    (Editorial) "The Vizconde massacre: Justice not served" BusinessMirror
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  39. ^ For the events before and on the surrender of R. Padilla:
    "Filipino actor's still on lam after weapons conviction" Associated Press via Deseret News. Aug. 11, 1995.
    "Ramos orders cult crackdown" (Limited access) South China Morning Post. Aug. 29, 1995.
    "August 25, 1990: Filipino fugitive actor surrenders" Gulf News. Aug. 24, 2015. (Note that this article mistakenly reported that this event occurred on "August 25, 1990".)

    For the details of the case:
    "G.R. No. 121917" The LawPhil Project. Mar. 12, 1997.

    Later events:
    "Duterte grants absolute pardon to actor Robin Padilla" Archived August 3, 2022, at the Wayback Machine CNN Philippines. Nov. 15, 2016.

    All were retrieved June 30, 2022.
  40. ^ Articles from Asiaweek:
    "Ouster" Week of Sept. 8, 1995.
    "Can Ed Win the Big One?" May 1997.
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  41. Inquirer.net
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  42. Inquirer.net
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  44. ^ a b "Worst typhoons of the Visayan Islands, Philippines (1947 - 2002)" Typhoon2000. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  45. ^ a b Supporting reference: "Summary Report: Disaster Occurrences in the Province of Albay (as of CY 2016)" Archived July 24, 2022, at the Wayback Machine Philippine Statistics AuthorityBicol Region. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
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  48. ^ "Philippines signs peace agreement with Army rebels" Orlando Sentinel. Oct. 14, 1995.
    "Philippines Settles With Army Rebels Who Attempted Coups" Reuters via Los Angeles Times. Oct. 14, 1995.
    "Dark Legacy: Human rights under the Marcos regime by Alfred McCoy" World History Archives, Hartford Web Publishing. Sept. 20, 1999.
    "Executive Order No. 299" Official Gazette (Philippines). May 16, 1996.
    "Proclamation No. 723, s. 1996" Official Gazette (Philippines). May 17, 1996.

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  49. ^
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  50. ^ "Storm leaves 62 dead in Philippines" United Press International. Oct. 29, 1995.
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  51. ^ "Philippines -Typhoon Angela Information Report No. 4" ReliefWeb. Nov. 14, 1995.
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    "Super Typhoon Angela (29W)" (PDF) Archived June 7, 2011.
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  52. ^ For this event:
    "Former President Aquino Loses Libel Suit Against Two Journalists" Associated Press. Nov. 14, 1995.
    "Manila court rejects Aquino libel suit" United Press International. Nov. 14, 1995.
    "Aquino libel case rejected by court" (Limited access) South China Morning Post. Nov. 16, 1995.

    For the details of the case:
    "Today in Philippine history, October 12, 1987" The Kahimyang Project.
    "FALSE: Cory Aquino's libel suit vs Beltran was not deemed press freedom issue" Rappler. June 20, 2020.

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  55. ^ "Philippine ship catches fire, 14 dead" UPI. Dec. 13, 1995.
    "Blaze Rips Through Ferry At Sea, 14 People Killed" AP News. Dec. 13, 1995.
    "Blaze aboard ferry kills 9 at least 16 are missing" Orlando Sentinel. Dec. 13, 1995.
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  56. ^ "5 terror suspects nabbed in Bulacan" (Dec. 17, 1995) Manila Standard, p. 2. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
  57. ^ a b "15 more terror suspects fall" (Dec. 31, 1995) Manila Standard, pp. 1–2. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
  58. ^ a b "Nine Suspected of Terrorism Are Arrested in Manila" The New York Times. Dec. 31, 1995. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.
  59. ^ "Executive Order No. 292 [BOOK I/Chapter 7-Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days]". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. July 25, 1987. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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  61. ^ a b "Philippines - Security tightens for elections" AP Archive. May 6, 1995. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  62. ^ "Congressman, Two Mayors Charged With Murdering Another Congressman" AP News. Mar. 17, 1995.
    "Kho cleared of Espinosa murder Manila Standard via Abante Cataingan website. June 15, 2006.

    Event is also mentioned:
    "Living dangerously as a lawmaker in RP" Philippines Today. Nov. 16, 2007.

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  63. Philstar.com. May 6, 2001.

    Event is also mentioned:
    "Timeline of Nueva Ecija's Election-Related Violence" Vera Files (via Scribd
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  64. ^ "Ecija gubernatorial candidate killed" (Apr. 23, 1995) Manila Standard, p. 3. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2021.