What major events happened in 2012 in Philippines?
The impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, the government’s “cold war” with China over maritime disputes in the South China Sea, and deadly tropical storms were the top news stories in the Philippines in 2012. Accused of corruption, Corona was found guilty by the Senate impeachment court last May.
What major events happened in the Philippines?
1560s
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1565 | Arrival of the Augustinians | |
| February 13 | Miguel López de Legazpi arrives in the Philippines, landing in Cebu, with four ships and 380 men | |
| April 27 | Legazpi returns to Cebu; settlement established. | |
| May 8 | Legazpi established the first permanent Spanish settlement in the country |
What happened in the Philippines in 2011?
December 14 – The Senate of the Philippines convenes as an impeachment court against Chief Justice Renato Corona. December 16–18 – Typhoon Sendong (international name Washi) crossed the Visayas and Mindanao region, leaving almost 1,500 people dead and more than thousands missing.
What happened in 1898 in the Philippines?
Crisis Phase (December 10, 1898-October 31, 1899): The United States government formally acquired the Philippines from Spain with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. The U.S. government declared military rule in the Philippines on December 21, 1898.
What happened in the Philippines in 2013?
On October 15, 2013, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Bohol Island in the central Visayas region of the Philippines. The strongest earthquake to hit Bohol in nearly 25 years, it triggered landslides and caused widespread destruction. At least 200 people lost their lives and another 350,000 people were displaced.
What is the top 7 deadliest disaster in the Philippine?
Fengshen/Frank 2008
Cyclones
| Rank | Storm | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fengshen/Frank 2008 | 1,501 |
| 8 | Unidentified typhoon | 1,500 |
| 9 | Ike (Nitang), 1984 | 1,492 |
| 10 | Durian/Reming 2006 | 1,399 |