For the complete record of the present 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. February 6 – Binibining Pilipinas released the official listing of the 40 candidates for the 2020 pageant. April 28 – ABS-CBN stars Liza Soberano and Ivana Alawi are among the many early nominees within the 2020 version of a hundred Most Beautiful Faces, an international checklist pushed by social media. On June 3, the Philippines and the World Bank signed the said policy mortgage settlement to ease the social and financial impact of COVID-19 on poor households and staff of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 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 crucial of President Duterte, saying the Philippines should first consult with Taiwan earlier than taking any drastic motion. ↑ “Philippines orders total deployment ban to Kuwait”.
↑ “PH lifts deployment ban to Kuwait”. ↑ “Policemen gun down four AFP soldiers in Sulu”. The BIR shut down the operations of SAFYI, the first Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) to be given a license by the federal government, after it failed to pay the 5% franchise tax. March 10 – The FDA approves the usage of check kits developed by scientists on the College of the Philippines to confirm instances of COVID-19 within the country. June 1 – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) officially canceled its 2019-2020 season, citing the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 crisis as nicely because the uncertainty surrounding the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. March 12 – Code Red Sublevel 2 was declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a partial lockdown was issued on Metro Manila to forestall a nationwide unfold of the said illness. February 1 – The first COVID-19 demise outdoors China was reported in the Philippines: a Chinese vacationer who just lately arrived within the country. First case of coronavirus illness 2019 is confirmed by the DOH.
March 9 – President Duterte indicators Proclamation No. 922, that declared a public health emergency over the country as a result of increasing number of coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) instances in the nation. ↑ “Luzon below enhanced community quarantine as COVID-19 instances rise”. For the present incumbents of the Executive Cabinet below the current administration, see Cabinet of the Philippines. Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed the alleged “pastillas” modus operandi inside the BI that permits the entry of Chinese nationals to the nation in change for ₱10,000 every. July 17 – President Duterte indicators Republic Act No. 11480, which allows the president to move or reschedule the beginning of the college 12 months in an event of a state of emergency or state of calamity. February 15 – President Duterte leads the inauguration of the business operations at Sangley Airport in Cavite, eight months after he ordered the beginning of its common aviation operations. ↑ “Duterte inaugurates Sangley airport”. ↑ “Duterte formalizes ban on public vaping, sale of unregistered e-cigarettes”. April 22 – Three ABS-CBN News documentaries and two GMA Public Affairs documentaries gained medals in the prestigious 2020 New York Festivals Tv & Film Awards.
The Office of the Ombudsman issued Memorandum Circular No. 1, that restricted the public entry to Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of authorities officials, permitting launch only for official investigations, by court docket order, or upon authority from officials themselves. October 12 – The Philippine Statistics Authority begun its preregistration for the nationwide identification (ID) system, with a target to register 10 million individuals. October 31 – Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly) makes landfall in Catanduanes. On June 23, the Supreme Court dismissed Solicitor General Jose Calida’s petition questioning ABS-CBN Corporation’s franchise, ruling that the issue was “moot and educational”. ↑ “Duterte accepts ABS-CBN apology, vows not to meddle in franchise subject”. The radio and television franchise for ABS-CBN expired. October 6 – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III was elected as chairperson for the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for the Western Pacific.