January – Diplomatic relations between
Palau and the
Philippines reach an all-time low with Palau President
Kuniwo Nakamura threatening to sever
diplomatic ties between his country and the Philippines over repeated crossing of Filipino fishers into Palau's EEZ.[1][2]
January 6 – A giant wave hits the wharf of
Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, causing damages to properties and reported deaths of 18 people.[3]
January 19 – During a fluvial procession in
Lumban, Laguna, a float hits an electric cable which later falls, causing devotees aboard to get either electrocuted or drowned as they jump into the river; 13 are confirmed dead, others are reported missing.[4][5]
March 14 – Electorates of the municipality of
Ilagan, in the province of
Isabela turn down the cityhood law under the Republic Act 8474 which seeks to convert the town into a component city.[11]
June 22 –
Mayon Volcano in
Albay suddenly and shortly erupts, emitting ash as high as 7 to 10 kilometers; ashfalls are reported in
Camalig; there are no casualties.[13]
Mid-
August to early
September – Sixty-eight residents mysteriously died in
Clark,
Pampanga. In October, a task force reported that the deaths were caused by tons of toxic waste abandoned in
the former US air base.[20]
November 18 – At least 32 die in separate clashes between
MILF rebels and government troops in the provinces of
Lanao del Sur and
Maguindanao, a day after their declaration of a ceasefire.[28]
December 15 – The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) is opened to the public with operations running along a 16.9-kilometer route from North Avenue in
Quezon City to Taft Avenue in
Pasay City.
As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.[35] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".
January 21 – Dr J Ana Water Dispenser captured the 1999 2nd Yakult PBL Centennial Cup crown, becoming the 1st title to win the tournament, defeating Tanduay Gold Rhum Masters, three games to two.
July 1 – The Welcoat House Paints were crowned the 1999 Yakult-PBL Challenge Cup champions after clinching an 80–74 victory over the Red Bull energy Drink in a Game 4 for the title at the
Makati Coliseum
December 8 – The
Manila Metrostars rout the
Cebu Gems, 101–83 in Game Six, before a hometown crowd at the Mail & More Sports Complex in San Andres and crowned themselves the 1999 MBA national champions.
December 12 – The
San Miguel Beermen captured their second straight title of the season with a 4–2 series victory over
Alaska Milkmen. The Beermen won their 13th PBA crown and are now the winningest ballclub, tied with the famed Crispa Redmanizers for most titles.
Births
January 2 - River Joseph, Filipino actor and model
^Event occurred Sept. 16 based on court records. At least another source states the date as late as Dec. 29; however, this information conflicts with the former.[24]
January – Diplomatic relations between
Palau and the
Philippines reach an all-time low with Palau President
Kuniwo Nakamura threatening to sever
diplomatic ties between his country and the Philippines over repeated crossing of Filipino fishers into Palau's EEZ.[1][2]
January 6 – A giant wave hits the wharf of
Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, causing damages to properties and reported deaths of 18 people.[3]
January 19 – During a fluvial procession in
Lumban, Laguna, a float hits an electric cable which later falls, causing devotees aboard to get either electrocuted or drowned as they jump into the river; 13 are confirmed dead, others are reported missing.[4][5]
March 14 – Electorates of the municipality of
Ilagan, in the province of
Isabela turn down the cityhood law under the Republic Act 8474 which seeks to convert the town into a component city.[11]
June 22 –
Mayon Volcano in
Albay suddenly and shortly erupts, emitting ash as high as 7 to 10 kilometers; ashfalls are reported in
Camalig; there are no casualties.[13]
Mid-
August to early
September – Sixty-eight residents mysteriously died in
Clark,
Pampanga. In October, a task force reported that the deaths were caused by tons of toxic waste abandoned in
the former US air base.[20]
November 18 – At least 32 die in separate clashes between
MILF rebels and government troops in the provinces of
Lanao del Sur and
Maguindanao, a day after their declaration of a ceasefire.[28]
December 15 – The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) is opened to the public with operations running along a 16.9-kilometer route from North Avenue in
Quezon City to Taft Avenue in
Pasay City.
As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.[35] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".
January 21 – Dr J Ana Water Dispenser captured the 1999 2nd Yakult PBL Centennial Cup crown, becoming the 1st title to win the tournament, defeating Tanduay Gold Rhum Masters, three games to two.
July 1 – The Welcoat House Paints were crowned the 1999 Yakult-PBL Challenge Cup champions after clinching an 80–74 victory over the Red Bull energy Drink in a Game 4 for the title at the
Makati Coliseum
December 8 – The
Manila Metrostars rout the
Cebu Gems, 101–83 in Game Six, before a hometown crowd at the Mail & More Sports Complex in San Andres and crowned themselves the 1999 MBA national champions.
December 12 – The
San Miguel Beermen captured their second straight title of the season with a 4–2 series victory over
Alaska Milkmen. The Beermen won their 13th PBA crown and are now the winningest ballclub, tied with the famed Crispa Redmanizers for most titles.
Births
January 2 - River Joseph, Filipino actor and model
^Event occurred Sept. 16 based on court records. At least another source states the date as late as Dec. 29; however, this information conflicts with the former.[24]