2017 in the Philippines
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2017 in the Philippines details events of note that is scheduled to take place in the Philippines in the year 2017.
2017 is designated as Visit ASEAN Year 2017.
Scheduled events
Unknown
- The Philippines will host the 30th ASEAN summit with Cebu City touted as a venue for the international meet.[1]
- The Peace Talks between the Government and the Moro National Liberation Front will be re-opened.[2][3]
Holidays
On August 18, 2016, the government announced at least 19 Philippine holidays for 2017 as declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 50, series of 2016.[4] Note that in the list, holidays in italics are "special non-working holidays," those in bold are "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 1 – New Year's Day
- January 28 – Chinese New Year
- February 25 – 1986 EDSA Revolution
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- April 13 – Maundy Thursday
- April 14 – Good Friday
- April 15 – Black Saturday
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
- August 28 – National Heroes Day
- October 31 – Special non-working holiday
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- December 31 – Last day of the year (in observance of New Year's celebrations)
- TBA – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan)
- TBA – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Sports
Scheduled
- March 2017 – Football – The Philippines Football League, a nationwide professional football league is scheduled to be inaugurated by the Philippine Football Federation.[5][6]
- TBA – 3x3 basketball – The Philippines will host the FIBA 3x3 World Tour.[7]
- TBA – Volleyball – Metro Manila will host the 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.
- TBA – Athletics – The Philippines will host the 2017 Asian Youth Athletic Championship.[8]
Entertainment and culture
Scheduled
- January 30 – The Miss Universe pageant will be held in the Philippines, for the third time.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ de la Cruz, Jovee Marie (25 October 2015). "Cebu ready to host Asean 2017 summit". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "Duterte-Misuari meeting to be set". GMA News. July 11, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte targets meeting with Misuari in 2017". Rappler. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ↑ "LIST: 2017 Philippine Holidays". Rappler. August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ Fenix, Ryan (28 December 2015). "Winning Suzuki Cup would rekindle Philippines' love affair with football". ESPN F.C. ESPN. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ Leyba, Olmin (5 January 2016). "PFF finalizes blueprint for pro league". Philstar Sports. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ↑ Joble, Rey (3 August 2015). "PHL to host FIBA 3x3 World Championship in 2017 -- Pangilinan". BusinessWorld. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ↑ Caluag, Randy (2 January 2016). "PH to host Southeast Asian Youth tourney in 2017". The Standard. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ↑ dela Paz, Charisse (July 28, 2016). "Confirmed: Miss Universe pageant to be held in PH – DOT". Rappler. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
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