Incumbents[edit]

Jejomar C.Binay, Sr.

Franklin M.Drilon

Feliciano R.Belmonte, Jr.

Maria LourdesP.A. Sereno PresidentBenigno S. Aquino III(Liberal) Vice PresidentJejomar C. Binay, Sr.(UNA)* Congress(16th): Senate PresidentFranklin M. Drilon(Liberal) House SpeakerFeliciano R. Belmonte, Jr.(Liberal) Chief JusticeMaria Lourdes P.A. SerenoNote:* Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay, Sr. was affiliated withPDPLabanat the time when he was sworn into office. He announced that he left PDPLaban on March 1, 2014. Since then he became an independent. He was set to announce his new political party on June 12, 2014, but he decided to postpone it due to the current political issues affecting the country.[1][2]Events[edit]January[edit] January 1 At least 3 people died and 1,018 were injured by stray bullets and fireworks as part ofNew Year's Daycelebration.[3][4]

A Black Nazarene procession. January 9 The procession of theBlack Nazarenetook 19 hours fromQuirino GrandstandtoQuiapo Church. The Traditional "Dungaw" was revived in this year's "traslacion" after old documents attesting to its practice were discovered. The custom involves the Black Nazarene stopping briefly at the Plaza del Carmen fronting theSan Sebastian Churchto meet the image of theOur Lady of Mount Carmel.[5] January 10-23 Thelow pressure areathat was affecting Visayas and Mindanao since January 10 was upgraded into Tropical Depression Agaton by thePhilippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration(PAGASA), becoming the first storm to hit the Philippines in 2014.[6][7]Prior to Agaton intensified into a tropical depression, it first developed into an area of low pressure and has caused floodings, deaths, and displaced thousand of people in Mindanao since January 10.[8]As of January 30, Agaton has killed at least 68 people with 4 reported missing. It has displaced an estimate of 160,000 people and caused a total damage of 313.78 millionpesosto infrastructure and agriculture.[9] January 13 TheNational Bureau of Investigation(NBI) has arrested alleged rice smuggler David Tan, also known as Davidson Tan Bangayan or David Lim.[10] January 15- Filipina caregiverRose Fostaneswas declaredThe X-FactorIsraelWinner after she performedMy Way.[11] January 20 President Aquino III led the country in a National Day of Prayer held inMalacaang Palace.[12][13] January 22Vhong Navarrowas beaten by Cedric Lee and five other men in a condominium unit after he was allegedly caught in the act of raping Deniece Cornejo, the occupant of the said condominium unit.[14]Navarro aired his side on the said incident in an interview byBoy Abundafor his program,Buzz ng Bayan, on January 26.[15]LastApril 26, Lee together with his companion Simeon Raz was arrested by the NBI agents inOras, Eastern Samar, 1 week after the Taguig RTC issued warrants of arrests for the serious illegal detention case.[16]OnMay 5, Cornejo surrendered to the authorities at thePhilippine National Policeheadquarters in Camp Crame.[17]OnSeptember 15, Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee and Simeon Raz posts bail for the Serious Illegal Detention case.[18] January 23 Former Philippine First LadyImelda Marcosvisited the detained ex-PresidentGloria Macapagal-Arroyoand criticized the current President Benigno Aquino III as "cruel, unjust."[19] January 25 Thegovernmentand theMoro Islamic Liberation Front(MILF) have finally signed the fourth and last annex of theFramework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, an agreement between the two parties that calls for the creation of the autonomous political entity namedBangsamororeplacing theAutonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.[20] January 27-February 2 TheArmed Forces of the Philippines(AFP) led an offensive, codenamedOperation Darkhorse, against theBangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters(BIFF) to arrest various members of the militant group, including its leaderUmbra Kato, for various criminal charges. By January 27, the AFP overran a BIFF camp inShariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao,Mindanao.[21]The clash took place barely after the signing of the Framework Agreement between the government and the MILF. As of January 29, 37 people were killed during the armed conflict, 36 of which are members of the BIFF and 1 soldier from the AFP.[22] January 28 TenPhilippine National Police(PNP) officers have been sacked following revelations they played a so-called wheel of torture game at a secret detention facility to extract information from criminal suspects and also to have fun, theCommission on Human Rightssaid on Tuesday.[23]

The bus of the 2010 Manila hostage crisis. January 29 TheGovernment of Hong Kongscrapped all Philippine diplomatic and official passport holders' 14-day visa free access after the Philippine government failed to issue an apology for theManila hostage crisisin 2010.[24]February[edit] February 4 In an interview byKeith BradsherofThe New York Timesto President Aquino III, Aquino called for the international community to help the Philippines in resisting China's assertive claims toSouth China Sea, a heavily contested body of water that is rich in natural resources such as oil and natural gas.[25][26] February 7- 14 people died, including 2 foreigners and comedianTado Jimenez, after aFlorida buswith 45 passengers on-boardfell into a 500 meter deep ravineinBontoc, Mountain Province.[27]24 others were reported injured, while four more passengers were reported missing.[28] February 12 The government had announced that it had recovered the secret Swiss accounts of former PresidentFerdinand E. Marcosamounting to 1.3 billionpesosafter aSingapore courtruled thatPhilippine National Bankhad the legal rights to the accounts. The accounts were already transferred to the National Treasury on February 5.[29] February 15 More than 519,221 members of theIglesia ni Cristo(INC) joined the Worldwide Walk For Those Affected by Typhoon Yolanda held inManilaand in selected sites in the Philippines and abroad as the Worldwide Walk breaks the records of theGuinness Book of World Recordsfor the largest charity walk in a single venue and in the largest charity walk in multiple venues in 24 hours.[30][31][32]

TheSupreme Court of the Philippinesis the highest court in the Philippines. February 18- TheSupreme Court of the Philippines(SC) declared the major provisions of theCybercrime Prevention Act of 2012(Republic Act 10175) including the online libel provision as constitutional. On the online libel, the court further clarified that only the original authors of libelous material are covered by the law, and not those who received or reacted to it (e.g., liking, sharing, and commenting on an online post). The court also ruled the unconstitutionality of some provisions of the law including unsolicited commercial communications, on collection or recording of traffic data in real-time by means of a computer system, and take-down clause or restricting access to computer data.[33][34] TheHouse of Representativesstarted the public hearings on the proposal to amend the1987 Constitutionto allow theCongressto lift restrictions regarding ownership of land, and business such aspublic utilities,mass media,educational institutionsandadvertisingby foreigners in order to bring more foreign investments to the country.[35]On March 3, The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments approved the resolution for the amendment after several public hearings.[36][37] February 21 The government has completed the negotiations with theSouth Koreanaerospace companyKorea Aerospace Industriesfor the purchase of 12 brand newKAI T-50 Golden Eagle(also known as FA-50), a supersonic advanced trainer and multirole light fighter type of jets. The deal is worth 18.9 billionpesos(424.34 millionUS dollars). The first batch will be delivered on September 2015.[38] February 22ArchbishopOrlando Quevedoof theArchdiocese of Cotabatowas inducted into theCollege of CardinalsbyPope Francis I, becoming the first Mindanawon to become aCardinal.[39]

ALandsat 7image of Panatag Shoal. February 24- AFP chiefEmmanuel T. Bautistareported an incident to a foreign forum in Manila that Filipino fishermen were driven away fromPanatag Shoal(known internationally as Scarborough Shoal), adisputed territoryclaimed both by thePhilippinesandChina, by aChinese coast guardvessel using water canons.[40]The incident happened on January 27.[41][42] Members of Confederation of Truckers Association and Integrated North Harbor Truckers Association staged a mass protest against the implementation of the Truck Ban in the City ofManilaby Manila MayorJoseph Estradaas the ban officially starts.[43] February 27- A massive power breakdown occur in the island ofMindanaoaffecting 25 million people in several major cities and provinces.[44][45]The blackout lasted for more than five hours. Several businesses declared profit losses, while local government services were greatly paralyzed due to the blackout.[46]OnFebruary 28, theDepartment of Energy(DOE) announced that the cause of the power interruption was due to line trippings which started in Agus I Hydroelectric Power Plant inLanao del Norte.[47]March[edit]

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, the author of Senate Resolution Nos. 535 (Extradition treaty with United Kingdom), 536 (with India), and 537 (with Spain).[48] March 3 President Aquino III abolished 6government-owned and controlled corporationsas part of crackdown of dissolving non-performing, and unnecessary firms in the government.[49] March 4 The Senate concurred the ratification the country's separateextradition treatieswith theUnited Kingdom,India, andSpainin a vote of 17 with no objections and abstentions. All the extradition treaties will have aretroactive effect, which means, according to SenatorMiriam Defensor Santiago, "The treaties are applicable to offenses committed prior to the entry into force of the treaties. This means that we can extradite the plunder criminals if they flee to the UK, Spain, or India, even though the plunder was committed before the effectivity of the extradition treaties." The treaties to the said three countries were ratified by President Aquino III on December 6, 2013.[48][50] March 6 Delfin Lee, President of Globe Asiatique and one of the country's top five fugitives, was captured outside a hotel inMalate, Manilaand was later brought toCamp CrameinQuezon City.[51]Lee facedsyndicated estafacharges filed byDepartment of Justice(DOJ) for the 6.6 billion pesos Globe Asiatique scam in 2009.[52][53][54] March 8- The country sent naval assets and a search-and-rescue plane in the West Philippine Sea after aBeijing-boundMalaysia Airlines Flight 370carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members went missing. The last contact made with the aircraft was when it was over theGulf of Thailand.[55] Chinese coast guard ships blocked two Philippine vessels from entering Ayungin Shoal (known internationally as Second Thomas Shoal).[56][57]On March 11, the Aquino government released an official statement and a diplomatic protest about the incident, through theDepartment of Foreign Affairs, stating that the Ayungin Shoal is part of the Philippines, and China's act was considered a clear and urgent threat to the rights and interests of the country.[58]Furthermore, the civilian vessels were only conducting rotation of personnel and resupply operations in the said shoal.[59][60]In order to resupply the Filipino troops garrisoned in the groundedBRP Sierra Madrein the said shoal, the Philippine Navy decided in providing air drop supplies of food and water to the soldiers.[61]In a text message by Chinese Embassy spokesman Zhang Hua to the media on March 12, she said, "The Chinese side does not accept the protest by the Philippine side."[62] March 10- The Senate, on third and final reading, passed Senate Bill no. 1733 or People's Freedom of Information (FOI) Act of 2013 authored by SenatorGrace Poe. All 21 senators present voted for the approval of the said bill.[63]Prior to the approval of the bill on the final reading, the bill has been filed 44 times in 7 Congresses.[64] American weekly newsTimemagazine namedMakati CityandPasig Cityas the "selfiecapital of the world" with 258 selfie-takers per 100,000 people beating the ranks ofManhattan, New York andMiami, Florida. Other Philippine cities in the top 100 were 9th-rankedCebu City, andIloilo Cityon the 72nd place.[65][66] A total of 11 people, including 7 soldiers and 2 policemen, were killed in separate clashes withNew People's Army(NPA) rebels inMatanao, Davao del Sur.[67][68] March 16 Cadet First Class Jheorge Millena Llona fromAlbaywas named as the Valedictorian of thePhilippine Military Academy's (PMA) Siklab-Diwa Class of 2014 as President Aquino III led the graduation rites at the PMA headquarters inBaguio City.[69]Controversial PMA Cadet First Class Aldrin Jeff Cudia was not able to join the graduation rites due to violations of PMA Honor Code.[70] March 17 Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Jose Taruc V surrendered to thePhilippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group(PNPCIDG) in Greenhills,San Juan City. Taruc was one of the accused, together with former President and now Pampanga RepresentativeGloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on the 336 million peso plunder case filed by theSandiganbayanin 2012 on the misuse of the agency's intelligence funds.[71] March 19- Aforest fire, which affected an area of 50 hectares, struck near the crater ofMount BanahawinSariaya, Quezon. Prior to the fire, it was reported that 20 people climbed the mountain.[72]The day after, 13 pilgrims were rescued. It was suspected that the pilgrims accidentally caused the fire after two of them went to the peak of the said volcano to lit candles.[73]6 more pilgrims were rescued on March 22. As Mount Banahaw is a restricted forest reserve, the latter group may face fines amounting to five to five hundred thousand pesos or imprisonment up to 6 years.[74] March 21 Asia-Pacific Cable Network 2, a submarine cable, was damaged. It caused internet connectivity issues and affected Eastern Communications andPhilippine Long Distance Telephone Companysubscribers. The said problem also affected other 9 Asia-Pacific countries.[75] March 22Communist Party of the PhilippinesChairman Benito Tiamzon and wife Wilma Tiamzon, who also sits as the secretary general of theNew People's Army(NPA), and 5 more others were arrested in Barangay Zaragosa,Aloguinsan, Cebu. The Tiamzon's had a standing warrant of arrest orders forcrimes against humanitywhich include murder, multiple murder, and frustrated murder charges.[76][77]5 days after the arrest of the couple, lastMarch 27, Andrea Rosal, who was the daughter of former NPA spokesman "Ka Roger" Rosal (deceased) was arrested inCaloocan City.[78] March 24 TheUniversity of the Philippines Diliman's University Council formally voted the approval to move the opening date of the classes from June to August in preparation for theASEAN integrationin 2015.Baguio,Manila,Los Baos,Visayas,Cebu,Mindanao, and theOpen Universitycampuses will also follow the new class opening date.[79]OnMarch 28, the university's Board of Regents approved the change on the Diliman campus' academic calendar.[80]

Malacaang Palace, the official residence of the President of the Philippines, was the venue of the signing of theComprehensive Agreement on Bangsamorobetween the government and theMoro Islamic Liberation Front. March 27 The five pageComprehensive Agreement on Bangsamorowas signed inMalacaan Palacegrounds by the government's peace panel chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer and MILF negotiator Mohager Iqbal. The signing was also attended by a thousand people, including President Aquino III, MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim,Prime MinisterNajib RazakofMalaysia, and the Presidential Advisor on the Peace Process Teresita Deles.[81]The CAB comprises the Bangsamoro Framework, including its annexes on Transitional Arrangements and Modalities, Revenue Generation and Wealth Sharing, Power Sharing, Normalization, and the addendum on Bangsamoro Waters and Zones of Joint Cooperation.[82] March 29- A Philippine civilian vessel carrying supplies for eight soldiers stationed inBRP Sierra Madre, a grounded ship turned military outpost, evaded a blockade by two Chinese Coast Guard ships in Ayungin Shoal (known internationally as Second Thomas Shoal).[83][84][85] For the seventh consecutive year, the Philippines participated in the global movement calledEarth Hour.[86]Earth Hour representatives were at the Eastwood Mall Open Park and SM Mall of Asia's by the Bay Area at 8 p.m. for the said event.[87] March 30- The Philippines submitted its 10 volume memorial or written pleading on the territorial feud against China in the West Philippines Sea to theInternational Tribunal for the Law of the Sea(ITLOS).[88][89] A mall employee was injured after a group of robbers indiscriminately fired their weapons inside a jewelry counter ofSM Mall of Asia's department store inPasay City. One of the suspects was identified as a member of the notorious "Martilyo Gang" was arrested inside the mall's premises.[90] March 31 Pres. Aquino III lead the graduation rites of thePhilippine National PoliceAcademy Mandilaab (Mandirigmang may Dangal at Isipan Laan para sa Bayan) Class of 2014 at Camp Castaeda, Silang, Cavite. Police Cadet Glenn Santelices, aCatanduanesnative was the class valedictorian.[91]April[edit] April 1The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, chaired by SenatorTeofisto Guingona III, announced and recommended the filing of plunder and graft charges to SenatorsJuan Ponce Enrile,Jinggoy Estrada, andBong Revillatogether withJanet Lim-Napolesover their involvement in thePriority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Other recommended to be charged were Gigi Reyes (Enrile's former Chief of Staff), Pauline Labayen (Estrada's former appointments Secretary), Richard Cambe (Revilla's political staff), former National Agribusiness Corporation (Nabcor) President Alan Javellana, and former Technology Resource Center (TRC) Director Antonio Ortiz. The committee also pressed further investigation to other four involved members of theHouse of Representatives, Janet LimNapoles' family and friends, and other involved government officials.[92][93]TheOffice of the Ombudsmanlater announced that they will file plunder and graft charges to LimNapoles, and to the three involved Senators.[94][95] April 2 A Filipina resort employee and a Chinese tourist was kidnapped by seven armed members of theAbu Sayyafin Singamata Reef Resort,Semporna,Sabah,Malaysia.[96] April 3-ManilaCity MayorJoseph Estradasigned letters of intent for petroleum companiesChevron(Caltex),Pilipinas ShellandPetronto relocate their oil depots fromPandacanon or before January 2016.[97] April 4 SenatorsRalph Recto,Lito Lapidand former congressmen Corazon Malanyaon ofDavao Oriental,Roberto CajesandEladio JalaofBohol, Roger Mercado ofSouthern Leyte, Alipio Badelles ofLanao del Norte, andEileen Ermita-BuhainofBatangashave been implicated in the Nabcor fund anomaly worth tens of millions of pesos.[98] April 7 Daniele Bosio, anItalian diplomatto Turkmenistan, was detained and investigated forchild abuseafter being found in company with three male street children. According to Justice Secretary De Lima, Bosio cannot invoke a diplomatic immunity for the reason that he is not stationed in the country.[99] April 8- FormerVice Presidentand Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council ChairmanNoli de Castro, currently the anchor of ABS-CBN'sTV Patrol, attended the hearing of the Senate Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Resettlement on the P6.6 billion housing scam of Delfin Lee's Globe Asiatique. De Castro admitted not having a special treatment to Lee on the arrangement between Pag-IBIG fund and GA.[100] SC uphold the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 10354, also known as theResponsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, except for eight provisions (including Section 7, Section 17 and Section 23) which were partially or fully declared as unconstitutional.[101]

The Manila Cathedral. April 9 TheManila CathedralinIntramuros,Manilawas reopened to the public after a 2-year structural retrofitting and rehabilitation due to cracks inside the structure. The project cost was 136 million pesos. President Aquino III, together with Senate PresidentFranklin Drilonand Papal Nuncio Giuseppe Pinto, attended the first mass after the reopening led by Manila ArchbishopLuis Antonio Cardinal Tagle.[102]

United States President Barack Obama was the eighth US President and the first in a decade to visit the Philippines. April 10- ThePhilippineaviation industry, through theCivil Aviation Authority of the Philippines(CAAP), was finally upgraded into "Category 1" status given by the U.S.Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) after CAAP successfully complied with international safety standards set by theInternational Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).[103] Cebu Pacific's ban on flying their planes to anyEuropedestinations was lifted by theEuropean Union.[104] April 10-13 The first Pilipinas International Hot Air Balloon Festival was held at Brgy. Prado Siongco,Lubao, Pampanga. More than 30 locally and internationally-made hot air balloons joined the event.[105] April 11- The Philippines and the U.S. reached an agreement on sharing local military bases with the U.S. military forces during times of humanitarian and maritime operations.[106] 20 government troops were injured in an encounter with the Abu Sayyaf Group inTipo-Tipo, Basilan.[107] April 14 13 policemen, includingPhilippine National Police(PNP) Superintendent Hansel Marantan, were relieved from their duties in connection with the January 2013 Atimonan rub-out incident that killed suspected gambling leader Vic Siman, environmentalist Jun Lontok and 10 others.[108] April 15 TheDepartment of Energy(DOE) issued a yellow alert status on the Luzon grid following a series of temporarily shutdown of the Masinloc and Pagbilao power plants that decreased the island's power reserves.[109] April 19 Gigi Reyes, former chief of staff of Senate Minority Leader, Sen.Juan Ponce Enrilewhich is one of the recommended by the Ombudsman to charged for plunder over the PDAF scam, returned to the country.[110] April 23 In a joint statement, the government delegations of the Philippines lead byManilaMayor Estrada and Hong Kong have agreed that the four demands of the 2010 Manila hostage crisis' victims and their families were resolved. Visa sanctions for Philippine officials and diplomats were also lifted by Hong Kong.[111] April 28 ThePasig River Ferry Servicewas re-opened to the public.Metro Manila Development Authority(MMDA) ChairmanFrancis Tolentinoled the reopening of the ferry system at the Guadalupe terminal inMakati City. Riding the ferry was given for free to the public for two weeks. The ferry service was one of the solutions for the decongestion ofMetro Manila's roadways.[112][113] April 28-29United StatesPresidentBarack Obamavisited the country as part of his "four-nation Asian tour." He visited President Aquino III and discussed with him several bilateral and defense issues involving the two countries.[114]Hours ahead of the arrival of President Obama, theEnhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement(EDCA) was signed by the U.S. and the Philippines. The agreement grants the temporary use of the local military bases for the US forces.[115][116] April 30 ThePhilippine National Police(PNP) together with the Supreme Court, and the DOJ launched the "e-subpoena system" that will speed up delivering and transmitting subpoenas issued by the courts to the police stations.[117] April 30-May 2 PNP in cooperation with theInternational Criminal Police Organization(INTERPOL) launched a simultaneous campaign called "Operation Strike Back" that lead in the arrest of 58 suspects involve in internet sextortion syndicate in 4 key areas inLuzon(including Bicol, Taguig, Bulacan and Laguna) in connection with the suicide attempt of 17-year old Dunfermline teenager Daniel Perry due to webcam blackmail plot.[118]May[edit] May 2 The Office of the Ombudsman granted Ruby Tuason immunity from criminal prosecution and her request to be a state witness in the PDAF scam case. Tuason also returned the 40 millionpesos, part of the earnings or kickbacks used in the PDAF transactions, to the National Treasury in front of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales.[119] May 5-16 The 30th Balikatan joint-military exercises between the Philippines and United States military forces commenced. More than 3,000 Filipino soldiers and 2,500 US military joined various drills for the Balikatan which will center on humanitarian response, and maritime security and defense.[120][121]

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) main office. May 6- Former SenatorFrancis Pangilinantook oath as the firstPresidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, holding acabinet rankposition. Pangilinan will oversee the operations of 4 agencies of theDepartment of Agriculturewhich has been moved to the Office of the President: theNational Food Authority, the National Irrigation Administration, thePhilippine Coconut Authority, and theFertilizer and Pesticide Authority.[122] TheCommission on Elections(COMELEC) kicked off the voters registration for the 2016 national elections with the start of "Walkah Walkah: Step Juan Tungo sa Mulat na Botante" campaign inLaoag City.[123] Even after undergoing a nose job, Abigail Pendulas, wife of Aman Futures Group owner Manuel Amalilio who was involved in a pyramiding scam, was arrested by the Central Luzon PNP inSan Fernando City, Pampanga.[124] A Chinese fishing boat carrying more than 11 crew and 500 turtles was seized by the operatives of the PNP Maritime Police Patrol in Half-Moon Shoal (locally known as Hasa-Hasa Shoal) at the Spratlys Group of Islands.[125] Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya was charged with graft and corruption for a P1.1-billion deal signed for automated ticketing systems. After a complaint was launched by the National Federation of Filipino Consumers the Office of the Ombudsman brought forth charges. The Contactless Automated Fare Collection System was awarded through a competitive transaction process to an ineligible firm, AF Consortium, and was in violation of Section 3 of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Due to conflict of interest and an on-going case against the Government, AF Consortium should have been disqualified by the transaction team.[126]The lead adviser to the Government on this transaction was Rebel Group International BV of the Netherlands.[127] May 7 An army colonel died while 31 people were hurt, and several buildings and vehicles were damaged after a fire incident and series of explosions struck the Explosives and Ordnance Disposal armory of the Philippine Army inFort Bonifacio,Taguig City.[128] The DOTC, LTFRB, LTO and MRTA conducted a 1-week dry run of the 25-meter-long articulated bus in EDSA that will carry 150 passengers per bus unit and the MRT express train service.[129] May 8 The Ombudsman cleared former president and current Pampanga congresswomanGloria Macapagal-Arroyoon her involvement on the P728 million fertilizer fund scam.[130] May 9- Citing personal reasons, Margie P. Juico, the chairman and former long-time board of directors of PCSO tendered her resignation. Former Cavite Governor (then-formerCavite third districtcongressman and defeated2013 Cavite gubernatorial election candidate), Ayong Maliksi will possibly replace Juico as the chairman. This after the agency announced the relocation of the main office from PICC to Shaw Boulevard,Mandaluyong City.[131] May 10-11 President Aquino III, together with fellow Southeast Asian leaders, attended the 24thASEAN Summitheld at the Myanmar International Convention Center inNay Pyi Taw,Myanmar. The territorial dispute in theWest Philippine Seawas the center of this year's summit.[132] May 11- Seven persons were killed in a series of separate but possibly related shootings inQuezon Cityyesterday.[133]

Angat Dam, one of Luzon's dams with short water reserves due to the 2014 dry season. May 12Angat Damreached the critical level as the water level dropped to 179.72 meters above sea level, relatively due to the effect of the dry season. Release of water for the irrigation in farm areas ofBulacanandPampangawere cut off.[134] May 13 Lacson's Napoles list of involved politicians was released to the public.[135]On May 14, whistleblower Benhur Luy's list was also released, with 25 senators included in the said list to be involved with any Janet Napoles transactions.[136] May 13-16 The PNP hosts the recently concluded 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Association of Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) Conference held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City. PNP Chief Alan Purisima together with 9 ASEAN chiefs of Police joined the meeting. President Aquino III led the first day of the meeting where he said that the ASEAN will continue to fight against transnational crimes.[137] May 14 The Philippines protested to China's alleged construction activities in Johnson Reef (known locally as Mabini Reef) of the disputed Spratlys Group of Islands.[138] May 15-Espaa BoulevardinManilawill undergoing a series of road improvement and drainage project in time of the wet season and the resumption of classes in June. The project will take 2 months before the traffic in the area to be improved.[139] May 19-23- The "Brigada Eskwela 2014" school repair and clean-up program of theDepartment of Education(Deped) and several government agencies, private sector and NGOs was commenced in preparations for the school opening on June 2.[140] May 19 President Aquino III lead the opening day of the 2014United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) ASEAN Conference on Tourism and Climate Change inLegaspi City,Albay. Aquino III said he keeps focus on the tourist arrivals target of estimated 10 million tourist before his term ends in 2016.[141] May 21 Following the overspending of campaign funds for his running for the 2013 Laguna gubernatorial elections, The COMELEC En Banc unseats Laguna Gov.E.R. Ejercito, in a unanimous decision. Vice Governor Ramil Hernandez will take over the position of Ejercito.[142] May 23 A first maritime boundary treaty for the Philippines, the Philippines andIndonesiasigned a maritime treaty that draws the boundary of the two countries' overlappingExclusive Economic Zone(EEZ) inMindanaoandCelebesseas. It took 20 years for both countries to set the maritime boundary.[143] May 26- Al Vitangcol III formally filed his resignation as the general manager of Metro Rail Transit Authority due to P517-million maintenance contract that he given to a relative.[144] May 27- President Aquino III inspected the Naval Forces West (NFW) Command Center naval post near the West Philippine Sea inPuerto Princesa, Palawanas part of the 116th anniversary of thePhilippine Navy.[145] May 30- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) granted the petition for P0.50 fare hike for public utility jeepneys for Central Luzon, Calabarzon and National Capital Region in line with the oil price adjustments. The fare hike will be implemented on June 14.[146]June[edit] June 3 Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago decided to resign from her post as an elected judge of theInternational Criminal Court(ICC) due to her illness,chronic fatigue syndrome.[147] June 6- The "Tacloban Declaration" disaster risk reduction and management framework agreement was launched during the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management held in the country.[148] President Aquino III signed an executive order declaring the "State of Emergency" over Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Basilan due to infestation of coconut scale insects in the coco plantations.[149] June 8 In a rare event, Vietnam's and the Philippines' Navies playedfootball,tug of warandvolleyballfor the daylong sports and cultural festival held at the Southwest Cay Island in the West Philippine Sea.[150]

SenatorsJuan Ponce Enrile,Jinggoy EstradaandBong Revillaafter the Revilla's speech June 9 SenatorRamn Bong Revilla, Jr.delivered his privilege speech at the Senate, entitled "Salamat, Kaibigan". He said that his conscience was clear and he was ready to be arrested due to plunder charges on the PDAF scam against him.[151]Two days later SenatorJinggoy Estradadelivered his own privilege speech at the Senate. He said that he will he would go on a short leave but promised to return to the Senate soon.[152] June 11 Khair Mandos, The alleged financier of the Abu Sayyaf group was arrested in a joint operation of the police and military inParanaque City.[153] June 18 Sen.Pia Cayetanoand the National Historial Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) were dismayed over the plan of Destileria Limtuaco, Inc. to named Filipino national heroes and places into their alcoholic drink brands.[154] President Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10638, the 50-year expansion of the corporate life of thePhilippine National Railways(PNR).[155] June 19 Transport groups staged a transport strike against the implementation of the LTFRB's higher penalties for colorum public utility vehicles. Hundreds of commuters, particularly inCommonwealth Avenue, Quezon Citywere stranded during the strike.[156] Googlewas taken down a Singaporean blogsite that talked about their guide on how to harass Filipino domestic workers.[157] June 20-23Philippine SenatorsBong RevillaandJinggoy Estradasurrendered to theSandiganbayanafter the court issued a warrant for their arrest in relation to thePDAF scam.[158][159] June 26 TheSandiganbayanentered a not guilty plea for SenatorBong Revilla. after he refused to enter one himself in the plunder case filed against him in connection with the alleged misuse of hisPriority Development Assistance Fundallocations or pork barrel funds.[160] June 27 Authorities alerted several cities onMindanao, especiallyDavao CityandCagayan de Oro City, due to the terrorism threats made byAl-Qaeda-linked terrorist groupsAbu SayyafandJemaah Islamiyahbomb maker Abdul Basit Usman. Usman tried to attackDavao City.[161] June 30 TheSandiganbayanentered a not guilty plea for SenatorJinggoy Estrada, after he refused also to enter one himself in the plunder case filed against him in connection with the alleged misuse of hisPriority Development Assistance Fundallocations or pork barrel funds.[162]July[edit] July 1 TheSupreme Court of the Philippinesdeclared unconstitutional the "acts and practices" under the Aquino administration's Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).[163] July 2-SenatorMiriam Defensor Santiagoannounced in public that she was diagnosed of Stage 4 cancer on her left lung.[164] July 4 SenatorJuan Ponce Enrileis temporarily confined at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital inCamp Cramefollowing his surrender.[165] July 11- DBM SecretaryButch Abadoffered his resignation letter on the unconstitutionality of Disbursement Accelaration Program but Pres. Aquino III rejected the letter.[166] TheSandiganbayanThird Division entered a not guilty plea for SenatorJuan Ponce Enrileafter he refused to plead during his arraignment for plunder.[167] July 14- President Aquino III, in a televised public address said the government will appeal to the Supreme Court over their decision on the DAP's partial unconstitutionality.[168]

Typhoon Rammasun making landfall in the Philippines on July15. July 15-17 Typhoon Glenda(International Name:Rammasun) left massive damage across Metro Manila and near-by regions, fallen down trees, electric posts, and ripped out roofs of the houses, classes in schools and work in government offices were suspended and airport, train operations and stocks trading halted after the typhoon shutdown the Metro. According to the NDRRMC, 97 persons were confirmed dead.[169][170] At least 90% of the total residents of Metro Manila lost power, as poles were knocked and lines downed. The national grid corporation posted onTwitter, saying "Around 90% of Meralcos franchise area is experiencing power outage brought about by downed poles, lines and outages of theNational Grid Corporation of the Philippines' transmission lines due to Typhoon Glenda."[171] July 18- Lt. Gen.Gregorio Pio Catapang, former Northern Luzon commander was designated as the newest AFP Chief of Staff in the turn-over ceremonies led by President Aquino III inCamp Aguinaldo. Catapang's predecessor Lt. Gen.Emmanuel T. Bautistahas retired from military service.[172] Malaysia Airlines Flight 17was attacked and crashed near Hrabove inDonetsk Oblast,Ukraine. 3 of its 283 passengers were Filipinos. No survivors were recorded in the incident.[173]

Philippine Arena inCiudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. July 21- ThePhilippine Arenawas inaugurated inCiudad de Victoria,Bocaue, Bulacan. President Aquino III and INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo led the inauguration of the arena. With a capacity of up to 55,000, it is thelargest indoor domed-arenain the world. TheIglesia ni Cristofunded the project and the opening also coincides with the church's centennial.[174][175] Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) filed the first valid impeachment complaint against President Aquino III in connection with DAP.[176] July 22- Youth civic groups led by Youth Act Now filed an impeachment complaint against President Aquino III.[177] July 23- TheSandiganbayansummoned executives of banks to testify during the bail hearings of SenatorBong Revilla.[178] Celebration of the 150th birth anniversary ofApolinario Mabini, the Brains of thePhilippine Revolution.[179] July 24 A third impeachment complaint was filed against President Aquino III. This time, in connection with the Philippine-United StatesEnhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement(EDCA).[180] Embattled Budget Secretary Florencio Butch Abad faced a Senate inquiry on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), parts of which were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.[181] July 27- Approximately 2 million members of theIglesia ni Cristojoined the worship rites held at thePhilippine Arenafor the centennial celebration of the religious sect. INC also grabs 2 additional Guinness world records for the "World's Largest Mixed-Use Theater" and "World's Largest Gospel Choir."[182] The country's population has reached 100 million.[183]August[edit] August 1- TheSupreme Court of the Philippineshas directed theSandiganbayanto file its comment on the petition of the former chief of staff of Sen.Juan Ponce Enrile, Atty. Gigi Reyes, to be released from detention and her plunder and graft trials halted.[184] TheOmbudsman of the Philippineshas found probable cause to indict SenatorLito Lapidand several others for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with the P728 million fertilizer fund scam.[185] August 8 TheSandiganbayandenied with finality the appeal of detained SenatorJuan Ponce Enrileto dismiss the plunder case filed against him in connection with the pork barrel scam. The anti-graft courts Third Division said he failed to present new reasons for the court to reconsider its earlier ruling finding probable cause to proceed with the case and issue warrant of arrest against him.[186] August 11 ACT-Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio led several teachers in submitting the fourth impeachment complaint against President Benigno Aquino III over what they claimed as the continuation of the pork barrel system in Congress.[187] August 12 After 3 years of hiding, Retired GeneralJovito Palparanwho was accused in the case of disaappearance of UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeno in 2006 was arrested in Sta. Mesa,Manila.[188] August 13 A defective MRT train was out-of-control and crashed into a station's steel fence at the MRT-Taft Station inPasay City. More than 50 passengers and pedestrians in the intersection were injured.[189] August 18 Vice PresidentJejomar Binayand his son, Makati MayorJunjun Binayface plunder charges in the alleged overprice of a carpark building filed a supplemental petition reflecting a bigger cost for the project.[190] August 20- A civil society group filed three separate graft and plunder complaints against SenatorAlan Peter Cayetanoand his wife, Taguig MayorLani Cayetano. Lawyer Roderick Vera of the group Philippine Association for the Advancement of Civil Liberties, Inc. charged them with violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act before the Office of the Ombudsman.[191] Atty. Renato Bondal showed up on the Senate blue ribbon investigation on the overpriced cost of construction of Makati City Hall Building II, a supposed parking building worth P2.1M. Bondal also accused Binays over the overpriced birthday cakes given to the senior citizens.[192] August 24Davao CityMayorRodrigo Duterteconfirmed that some of city's residents were recruited by the terrorist groupIslamic State of Iraq and Syria.[193]

The Million People March held on August 2226, 2013. August 25 5,000 were taken part on the signature drive during the protest in Luneta, Manila for the 1st anniversary of theMillion People March.[194] August 26 Former actor and congressman Dennis Roldan (Mitchell Gumabao, in real life) was found guilty on kidnapping. Roldan, together with Adrian Domingo and Rowena San Andres were sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to jail at the New Bilibid Prison in connection with the kidnapping case of a 3-year old Chinese Kelshi Yu in Pasig City in 2005.[195]September[edit] September 2 Allies of President Aquino III in the House Justice Committee quashed the 3 impeachment complaints against him, finding them not sufficient in substance.[196] September 3- Former presidential candidate Elly Pamatong, who was being linked to the foiled bombing attempt at theNinoy Aquino International Airport(NAIA), was arrested.[197] Sec. Sonny Coloma in the hearing for the 2015 PCOO Senate budget and GCG Adisclosed that efforts to privatize IBC-13 will continue next year despite legal obstacles. Escudero suggest to Congress to allocate subsidy for unpaid GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth contributions of the network employees.[198] September 4 Senators criticized the exorbitant Makati City's P350-million allocation for the transfer of its urban planning office and data center to the allegedly overpriced P2.7-billion Makati City Hall Building 2.[199]The general contractor for the allegedly overpriced building clarified that the company did not give then Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay or any other city officials kickbacks.[200] September 5 Suspended SenatorJuan Ponce Enrileentered a not guilty plea in the 15 counts of graft against him in connection with the pork barrel scam.[201] September 7-Billy Crawfordwas arrested after his drunk behavior at the Taguig Police Station 7, happened hours after the Star Magic Ball when Crawford was the guest. Billy was apologized to the police and the fans. The following day, Crawford post bail on his Malicious Mischief case.[202] September 8 DPWH initially set plans for the demolition ofAnda Circlein Manila and converted into an intersection to ease traffic and congestion near the port area.[203] September 10- President Aquino III lead the handover of the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to the Senate & House leaders in a historical turnover ceremony at the Malacaang.[204] Sen.Miriam Defensor-Santiagowalked out from the Commission on Appointments Foreign Affairs Committee hearing after Congressman Rodolfo Farias questioned her authority to continue with the hearing without a quorum. He first asked if the hearing was a public hearing or if it was a meeting of the Committee for proper recommending the appointment of the official to the plenary.[205] Police Senior Inspector Allan Emlano of theCaloocan Citypolice district and one of the 12 police were accused in the "hulidap" incident in Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) inMandaluyong CityonSeptember 1surrendered to the authorities inQuezon City.[206] September 11- Five members of the La Loma police station in Quezon City who surrendered denied they were involved in the same EDSA incident that was caught in a photograph that went viral in social media.[207] September 13- MayorJoseph Estradaissued Executive Order 67, ordering the immediate lifting of the truck ban in the city to give way to the efforts of the national government to address port congestion, which was blamed for heavy traffic in Metro Manila.[208] At least 29 people are missing after the ferry MVMaharlika IIsinks off thePhilippinescoast.[209] September 14 At least 70 people are still missing after the ferry MV Maharlika II sinks off thePhilippinesisland ofLeyte.[210] Typhoon Luishits the northeast Philippines with warnings of potential floods and landslides.[211] September 15Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(PHILVOLCS) issued Alert Level 3 or "Quick Alert" forMayon Volcanoafter it showed signs of relative signs of restlessness.[212] September 18 Vice PresidentJejomar Binaydelivered a 20-minute address to answer the allegations of the overpriced P2.7-billion Makati City Hall Building 2. He said the charges of corruption against him were all lies and testimony on them in the Senate would not stand up in court.[213]

Metro Manilaexperienced one of the highest amounts of rainfall in history, which was brought by the enhancement of the southwest monsoon. September 19 18 dead, 16 injured and 104,000 families were affected after heavy rains and floods due toTropical Storm Marioand the intensified southwest monsoon shuts down Metro Manila.[214] September 22 PNP Chief Director GeneralAlan Purisimafaces graft, plunder and indirect bribery complaints over an allegedly undervalued property and the renovation of a multi-million residence at the general police headquarters in Camp Crame.[215] September 30- SenatorGrace Poequizzed Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisimas purchase of a Land Cruiser for only P1.5 million. During the hearing of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, Poe said a Land Cruiser normally costs P4 million to P7 million.[216]October[edit] October 1 President Aquino III recognized the honor and courage of the Filipino Peacekeepers deployed in Golan Heights in their visit to Malacanang.[217] October 2-3 Former DA Secretary andBoholCongressmanArthur Yapalong with former congressmenProspero NogralesofDavao City,Candido Pancrudo, Jr.ofBukidnon, and Thomas Dumpit Jr. ofLa Unionwere filed with criminal charges for the misuse of theirPriority Development Assistance Fund(PDAF) or pork barrel which totaled to P163.2 million.[218]Former congresswoman and current Governor Rizalina Seachon-Lanete ofMasbateis facing a plunder case for the alleged anomalous use of herPriority Development Assistance Fund(PDAF), or pork barrel fund allocations, worth P112.29 million from 2007 to 2009. Also indicted were former Rep.Samuel DangwaofBenguet, former Rep.Rodolfo PlazaofAgusan del Surand former Rep.Constantino JaraulaofCagayan De Oro Citywith several counts of malversation and direct bribery, also in connection with thepork barrel scamallegedly engineered byJanet Lim-Napoles.[219] October 5 PNP Chief Purisima's was allegedly accused of owning a multimillion residential property inSan Leonardo, Nueva Ecija.[220] October 8- Total lunar eclipse was witnessed in the Philippines. It was witnessed by amateur astronomers and eclipse watchers throughout the country after sunset.[221] October 9 SenatorRamon "Bong" Revilla Jr.could face money laundering charges as the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) told theSandiganbayanthat Revilla deposited at least P87.6 million in his bank accounts during the supposed period he was accused of participating in thepork barrel scam.[222] Department of Interior and Local Government(DILG) SecretaryManuel Roxas IIsacked district directors of thePhilippine National Police(PNP) Chief Superintendent Rolando Asuncion of theManila Police District(MPD), Chief Superintendent Edgardo Layon of Northern Police District (NPD), Chief Superintendent Richard Albano of theQuezon City Police District(QCPD) and Chief Superintendent Jet Erwin Villacorte of the Southern Police District (SPD); only Chief Superintendent Abelardo Villacorta of the Eastern Police District (EPD) was spared from the sacking.[223] October 10 FormerMakatiVice Mayor Ernesto Mercado accused the Binay family over the alleged 35-hectare estate "Hacienda" inRosario, Batangas.[224]

Facebook photo of Jennifer Laude October 11 26-year-oldFilipinotransgenderJennifer Laude was found deadinside a motel inOlongapo City.US MarinePrivate First Class (PFC) Joseph Scott Pemberton was tagged as the prime suspect. He was placed insideUSS Peleliuunder the US Navy custody.[225][226] October 17 TwoGermannationals Stefan Viktor Okonek, 71, and Henrike Dielen, 55 were released by the members ofAbu SayyafinPatikul, Sulu.[227] October 21 Manuel Amalilio, the brains behind a P12 billion Ponzi scheme in thePhilippines, has been freed by a Malaysian court; the extradition request for Amalilio was also denied by the Malaysian government.[228] October 22 Josefina Tallado, The wife ofCamarines NorteGov. Edgardo Tallado, who had been missing since Friday last week, surfaced and revealed she had left their home because she is afraid her husband might kill her.[229] Testifying before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations chaired by SenatorMiriam Defensor Santiago, witnesses said thatU.S. MarinePrivate First Class (PFC) Joseph Scott Pemberton was not aware thatJennifer Laudewastransgender.[230] Chinese-Filipino businessman Antonio Tony Tiu showed up at the Senate to deny being a dummy of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and claim ownership of a vast property inRosario, Batangas, which formerMakativice mayor Ernesto Mercado said is owned by the Vice President.[231] October 23 Embattled businesswomanJanet Lim-Napoles, former Agriculture SecretaryArthur Yap, and 6 more former congressmen will face preliminary investigation before theOffice of the Ombudsmanover thepork barrel scamthey were Alvin Sandoval ofNavotas&Malabon, Marina Clarete ofMisamis Occidental,Reno LimofAlbay, Rodolfo Antonino ofNueva Ecija, Teodulo Coquilla ofEastern Samarand Anthony Miranda ofIsabela.[232] October 28- FormerMakatiMayorElenita Binay, wife of Vice PresidentJejomar Binaypost bail for the graft and malversation charges before the anti-graft court's Third Division in connection with the alleged anomalous purchase of P8.83 million worth of medical equipment and supplies in 2001 during her incumbency as Makati mayor.[233] October 29 PresidentBenigno Aquino IIIon Wednesday approved the P170.9-billion master plan to rebuild areas devastated byTyphoon Yolanda, almost a year after the powerful storm devastated parts of central Philippines.[234] Former Iloilo Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada Jr. has filed criminal charges against Senate PresidentFranklin Drilon, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., and Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson in connection with the alleged overpricing in the construction of theIloilo Convention Center(ICC).[235]November[edit] November 2 Members of the notoriousAbu SayyafGroup killed at least six soldiers in Basilan.[236] November 5 TheBurgos Wind Farm, the biggest wind farm in the country and Southeast Asia was fully commissioned.[237]

Super Typhoon Yolanda November 8 A Memorial Wall inTanauan, Leytewas inaugurated while other people held their prayers and protests widespreed overEastern Visayasin commemoration of the 1st Anniversary of SuperTyphoon Haiyan(Yolanda).[238] November 10- TheMetropolitan Manila Development Authority(MMDA) said it will give P200,000 to anyone who can provide information on the suspects of allegedrapecases that happened along EDSA-Magallanes.[239] November 11 PNP Chief Police Director GeneralAlan Purisimahas denied buying land inTalisay, Batangasas alleged in a news report, adding he has ordered the police to look into the matter.[240] Vice PresidentJejomar Binaysaid he is backing out of adebatewith Sen.Antonio Trillanes IVscheduled onNovember 27.[241] November 12 Health SecretaryEnrique Onaand Health Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag were investigated by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for the alleged purchase of expensive vaccines in 2012.[242] November 13 Senate PresidentFranklin Drilonand the two Cabinet secretaries implicated in the alleged overpricing of the P700-millionIloilo Convention Center(ICC) have confirmed their attendance in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry.[243] November 18 FormerMakatiVice Mayor Ernesto Mercado alleged before the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee that presumptive presidential candidate, Vice PresidentJejomar Binay, was given units in 60 to 70 percent ofcondominiumbuildings in the city in exchange for faster processing of permits, tax relief and other privileges for the developers.[244] November 19 TheSandiganbayanThird Division entered a not guilty plea for James Christopher Napoles and Jo Christine Napoles, the son and daughter ofJanet Lim-Napolesfor numerous graft cases filed against them in connection with the multibillion-pesopork barrel scam.[245] November 20 TheSandiganbayan5th Division found seven former officials of theQuezon CityEngineer's Office guilty beyond reasonable doubt of a violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with theOzone Disco Club fireon March 18, 1996, killing 162 people.[246] November 21- Terrorism activities in thePhilippineshave doubled in 2013, theGlobal Terrorism IndexReport for 2014 showed, ranking the country the 9th most at risk of becoming less peaceful.[247] A total of 43 kidnapping cases have been recorded in the country from January to November this year, according to records fromPhilippine National Police's Anti-Kidnapping Group with most cases already solved.[248] NineHong Kongjournalists who shouted questions at PresidentBenigno Aquino IIIduring the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit inBali, Indonesialast year have been barred from covering the APEC in thePhilippinesfor 2015. OnNovember 25, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) lifted a ban on nineHong Kongjournalists.[249] November 24 APalawancourt found nineChinesefishermen guilty of poaching and environmental crimes for fishing in disputed waters in connection with the poaching incident in Half Moon Shoal (Hasa-Hasa Shoal) on May 6.[250] November 25 TheSupreme Court of the Philippines(SC) ordered the relocation of thePandacan oil depot, which houses the oil storage facilities of the three major petroleum companies in the country.[251] November 26 TheOffice of the Ombudsmanhas indicted former Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) chairmanCamilo Sabiofor graft after he allegedly tried to influence his brother Associate Justice Jose Sabio Jr., then a magistrate in the Court of Appeals, as regards an ownership row in the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) in 2008.[252] November 27- A multisectoral group filed with theOffice of the Ombudsmangraft and plunder charges against House Majority LeaderNeptali Gonzales IIover the alleged misuse of the lawmaker's pork barrel funds amounting to P315 million from 2007 to 2009.[253] Metropolitan Manila Development Authority(MMDA) constable Jorbe Adriatico was punched byMaserati-driving motorist Joseph Russel Ingco at the corner of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue inQuezon City.[254] November 29 Miss PhilippinesJamie Herrellwas crownedMiss Earth 2014at the pageant held at theUniversity of the Philippines(UP) Diliman Theater inQuezon City.[255]December[edit] December 1- Twelve NGOs linked to allegedpork barrel scambrainsJanet Lim-Napolescornered the P900 million in royalties from the Malampaya gas fund released to the Department of Agrarian Reform, Commission on Audit chairperson Grace Pulido Tan said.[256] Chinesevessels stopped harassingFilipinoships en route to the disputed Ayungin Shoal after thePhilippinesand theUnited Statessigned theEnhanced Defense Cooperation Agreementin April, Defense SecretaryVoltaire Gazmintold a Senate committee.[257] December 2- TheSandiganbayanFirst Division has junked the bids of Sen.Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., his staff Richard Cambe and traderJanet Lim-Napolesfor temporary freedom in connection with the alleged multibillion-pesopork barrel scam.[258] Filipino peacekeepers fromLiberiahave leftCaballo Islandafter undergoing a 21-day quarantine there,Armed Forces of the Philippines(AFP) public affairs chief Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said.[259] PresidentBenigno Aquino IIIsigned Republic Act 10648, also known as the Iskolar ng Bayan Act.[260] December 4 The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension ofPNPChief Director GeneralAlan Purisimain connection with a supposed anomalous contract the PNP entered into with a courier service in 2011.[261] December 5 Miss PhilippinesKris Tiffany Jansonplaced 2nd runner-up in the Miss Intercontinental 2014 pageant held inMagdeburg, Germany.[262]

Typhoon Rubyhit thePhilippineson December 610, 2014. December 6-10Typhoon Ruby(International Name:Hagupit) left massive damaged acrossEastern VisayasandWestern Visayasand near-by provinces inLuzon, fallen down trees, electric posts, and ripped out roofs of the houses, classes in schools and work in government offices were suspended and airport, train operations and stocks trading halted. According to the NDRRMC, 18 Persons were confirmed dead.[263][264] December 6Swissnational Lorenzo Vinciguerra, 49, and one of three birdwatchers seized by theAbu Sayyafin 2012, escaped inPatikul, Sulu.[265] December 7ViganinIlocos Surhas been chosen as one of theNew7Wonders Cities, organizers announced inDubai.[266] December 9 Ten people were killed including 5 Students of theCentral Mindanao Universitywhile 42 others were hurt in abus explosionin Musuan, Maramag,Bukidnon.[267][268] December 11Iligan CityRep. Vicente Belmonte was survived after his convoy was ambushed inLaguindingan, Misamis Oriental. Three of his bodyguards were killed while two others also wounded.[269] December 12 37 year-oldFilipinonamed Carlito Lana was convicted in the killing ofSaudi nationalNasser al-Gahtani in December 2010 was executed inRiyadh, Saudi Arabia.[270] December 1522-Justice SecretaryLeila de Lima, accompanied by elements of theNational Bureau of Investigation,Philippine Drug Enforcement AgencyandPhilippine National Police, held asurprise inspectionat the national penitentiary's maximum security compound inside theNew Bilibid PrisoninMuntinlupa City.[271] December 16 Atty. Renato Bondal, a former political opponent of Vice PresidentJejomar Binayon Tuesday has filed graft and plunder charges against him and 30 others in connection with the alleged overpricing of the construction of the P1.33-billionMakati Science High School.[272] December 19Enrique Onaformally filed his resignation as Health Secretary due to the P833-million Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 10 (PCV 10) in 2012.[273] December 23 PresidentBenigno S. Aquino IIIsigned the P2.606-trillion national budget for 2015.[274] December 24-26 A total of 719 flights of theCebu Pacificwere cancelled and delayed because of this many passengers were angry and dismayed over the delayed flights in theNinoy Aquino International AirportTerminal 3. The Civil Aeronautics Board, Department of Transportation and Communication and the Manila International Airport Authority will conduct a investigation on this incident.[275] December 26-January 1-Typhoon Seniang(international nameJangmi) crossed the Visayas and Mindanao region, leaving almost 55 people dead and more than 8 others missing.[276] December 29- TheBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas(BSP) announces to the public that will start demonetizing theold Philippine Banknotesat the start of 2015.[277]National holidays[edit]

The 2014 Chinese New Year was the first time that the event was declared as a national holiday.

New Years Eve OverPBCom TowerIn late September 2013, the government had already announced at least 18 Philippine holidays for 2014 as declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 655, series of 2013.[278][279][280]Note that in the list, holidays initalicsare "special non-working holidays," those inboldare "regular holidays," and those in non-italics and non-bold are "special holidays for schools."In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." January 1New Year's Day January 31Chinese New Year February 251986 EDSA Revolution April 9Araw ng Kagitingan(Day of Valor) April 17Maundy Thursday April 18Good Friday April 19Black Saturday May 1Labor Day June 12Independence Day July 29Eid'l Fitr(Feast of Ramadan) August 21Ninoy Aquino Day August 25National Heroes Day October 6Eid al-Adha(Feast of Sacrifices)[281] November 1All Saints Day November 30Bonifacio Day December 24Special non-working holiday(in observation of the Christmas season) December 25Christmas Day December 26Special non-working holiday(in observation of the Christmas season) December 30Rizal Day December 31Last day of the year(in observation of the coming New Year's celebration)