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2021 in the Philippines

2021 in the Philippines details events of note that have occurred in the Philippines in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic, which largely defined 2020, continued into 2021.

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For the current incumbents of the Executive Cabinet under the current administration, see Cabinet of the Philippines. For the current leaders in the Congress of the Philippines, see Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives of the Philippines. For the complete list of the current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, see Current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, see Current Justices of the Court of Appeals, see Current Justices of the Court of Tax Appeals, see Current Justices of the Sandiganbayan.
 
Rodrigo R.
Duterte
 
Leni G. Robredo
 
Vicente
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Lord Allan Jay
Velasco
 
Alexander
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January

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June

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  • June 21 – The Sandiganbayan convicts six retired officers of the Philippine National Police, including former chief Jesus Verzosa, of graft in connection with the procurement of at least ₱131-million worth of rubber boats and outboard motors in 2009. The decision is affirmed in 2022.[34]

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Holidays

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Main article: Public holidays in the Philippines

On July 31, 2020, the government announced at least 18 Philippine holidays for 2021 as declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 986, series of 2020.[59] On February 26, 2021, in an effort to stimulate economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Duterte signed Proclamation No. 1107 reducing the number of special non-working holidays and declaring November 2, December 24, and December 31 as "special working days" instead.[60]

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Business and economy

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Entertainment and culture

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For the events related to Philippine television in 2021, see 2021 in Philippine television; for films, see List of Philippine films of 2021; and for music, see 2021 in Philippine music.

Sports

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Main article: 2021 in Philippine sports

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January

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February

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April

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May

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