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Welcoming the year 2006 with a bang!

• On January 21, 2006, Boxer Manny Pacquiao defeated Mexican Erik Morales in a tenth-round technical knockout at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. The victory caused jubilation in the country wracked by poverty and political instability.
• On January 27, 2006, Marine Captain Nicanor Faeldon, who escaped from the Philippine Army headquarters on December 14, was recaptured by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Faeldon and other junior officers of the AFP launched the Oakwood mutiny on July 27, 2003, where they demanded then-President Joseph Estrada and then Defense secretary Angelo Reyes to resign.
• On February 1, 2006, The Revised-Value Added Tax (R-VAT) was implemented, causing a hike in prices of consumer goods.
• On February 4, 2006, A stampede occurred during the first anniversary of ABS-CBN's television program Wowowee at the PhilSports Complex, causing the deaths of 74 people and the wounding of about 400 others.
• On February 14, 2006, Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular launch 3G in selected cities in the country.
• On February 17, 2006, After heavy rains in the preceding ten days, a mudslide occurred on the town of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, killing fifty people, but with 958 people still missing the death toll is expected to rise dramatically.
• On February 19, 2006, Red Bull Barako wins the Philippine Basketball Association 2005–2006 Fiesta Conference after defeating the Purefoods Chunkee Giants in six games.
• On February 24, 2006, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 11:25 am declared a state of emergency via Proclamation No. 1017 after a failed coup attempt and street protests commemorating the 20th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. The protesters converged at the EDSA Shrine led by former Philippine Vice President Teofisto Guingona were dispersed right after the proclamation. The protesters at EDSA-Santolan led by Prof. Randy David were dispersed violently by the police. Several leftist and rightist leaders were arrested or were under the threat of arrest within the next seven days.
• On February 24–25, 2006 when The World Wrestling Entertainment RAW Live Tour made its stop at Araneta Coliseum, featuring matches for the WWE Championship, the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and the WWE Women's Championship, among others. John Cena, Shelton Benjamin and Trish Stratus retained their title belts on the two-night event amidst an overflowing crowd at the Araneta Coliseum.
• On March 3, 2006 when Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared the lifting of the state of emergency via Proclamation No. 1021.
• On March 10, 2006 when The Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government orders barangays to conduct barangay assemblies for the adoption of a new constitution.
• On March 24, 2006, The Archbishop of Manila, Gaudencio Borbon Rosales was installed as Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI at a ceremony at Rome.
• On April 1, 2006, when Keanna Reeves wins Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition on its Big Night finale held at the Manila Central Post Office grounds.
• On April 20, 2006 when the Philippine Supreme Court declared that a part of Executive Order No. 464 as unconstitutional, thus paving way for the resumption of Congressional inquiries.
• On April 21, 2006, The UAAP suspended De La Salle University (DLSU) in all sports in season 69, ending a long-drawn-out investigation on the eligibility case — the biggest controversy that had hit the school and the league in years. "It’s a one-year suspension," said UAAP board chair Fr. Max Rendon, CM, of Adamson after emerging from a grueling seven-hour meeting at the Adamson campus. The league cited negligence as the main reason for the suspension.
• On May 20, 2006, the SM Mall of Asia was officially inaugurated by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo with a special screening of Everest in the San Miguel Coca-Cola IMAX Theater. The movie was shown three days after triathlete Leo Oracion reached the treacherous mountain's summit.
• On June 24, 2006, Opening of the 82nd season of the NCAA hosted by De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
• However, due to low ratings, "ABS-CBN Insider" was cancelled on June 30, 2006. It was replaced by Bandila which marked the return of Korina Sanchez to the local newscasting scene. (Drilon then joined Bandila.)
• On July 1, 2006, No sponsorship shall be provided for: an event or activity which bears a tobacco product brand name, unless there is reasonable basis to believe that all persons who compete, or otherwise taken an active part, in the sponsored events or activities, are person eighteen (18) years of age or older; a team or individual bearing a tobacco product name, unless all persons under eighteen (18) years of age or older; a sponsored event or activity reasonably believed to be particular appear to persons under eighteen (18) years old. Tobacco brand sponsorship shall be prohibited except where there is a reasonable basis to believe that: 1) attendance at the sponsored event or activity will comprise no less than seventy-five percent (75%) persons at least eighteen years of age or older; 2) the sponsored event or activity will not be of particular appeal to persons under eighteen (18) years old; 3) the sponsored event or activity will not receive exposure, other than as a news item, on television or radio or the Internet, unless such exposure complies with the provisions of this Act governing tobacco marketing through those media; and 4) the principal activity associated with the sponsorship does not require above-average physical fitness for someone of the age group of those taking part, while all persons authorized to bear tobacco product advertisement, logos and brand names at sponsored events shall be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• On July 3, 2006, Bandila replaced ABS-CBN Insider and returned Korina Sanchez to newscasting after nearly two years since she left TV Patrol. She was joined by Ces Oreña-Drilon and Henry Omaga-Diaz as original anchors of the program. During its pilot episode, it broadcast a video of General Danilo Lim organizing a coup d'état against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Maria Ressa, then-head of ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs explained Bandila as "three colors, three stars, three anchors" referring that of the Philippine flag having three colors. On the other hand, Luchi Cruz-Valdez, then head of Current Affairs, said that the title also depicts the news as "banner stories". They also said that they choose three anchors for the late-night newscast as referring to the three stars in the Philippine flag and chooses Sanchez, Omaga-Diaz and Oreña-Drilon as the anchors because they are the three of the most seasoned and experienced broadcast journalist in ABS-CBN.
• UAAP Season 69 started with basketball competition on July 8, 2006 at the Araneta Coliseum.
• In September 2006, the UP Board of Regents approved the establishment of a national science complex and authorized UP president Emerlinda Roman to seek the support of Malacañang for the project.
• From "Mahina talaga ang benta, 'no?" by Jojo Gabinete, published in the September 03, 2006 issue of Abante Tonite: "Younger brother ni AJ Dee si Enchong Dee, ang 17-year-old swimmer na kasama sa top ten list ng 69 Bachelors ng Cosmopolitan magazine. Kasama ni Enchong sa top ten sina Mark Herras, Zanjoe Marudo, Victor Basa, Patrick Garcia, Marco Alcaraz, Will Devaughn, TJ Trinidad, John Pratts at Polo Ravales."
• The Swimming competitions of UAAP Season 69 were contested from September 21 to September 24, 2006 at the Rizal Memorial Swimming Pool. There were four titles given, one for each division: Men's, Women's, Boys' and Girls'. The University of the Philippines (UP) Maroon Tankers retained the title for the fourth consecutive year in Men's division, while the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Lady Tigersharks earned its third straight tiara in the Women's.
• On September 27, 2006, PAGASA issued Storm Signal Number 3, a warning for winds of 100–185 km/h (62–115 mph), for areas of southern Luzon. Storm Signal Number 2, for winds of 60–100 km/h (37–62 mph), was raised for northern Samar Island and central Luzon. Storm Signal Number 1 (30–60 km/h, 20–37 mph) was issued for northwestern Luzon, including Metro Manila, and northern Visayas, including the rest of Samar Island. Schools in the warned area were suspended, and airports and seaports were closed. Philippine Airlines cancelled over half of its flights to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport for September 28, and various transit services also suspended service.
• On October 2, 2006, The University of Santo Tomas defeated the Ateneo de Manila University, 76–74, in overtime, at the deciding third game of the 69th UAAP men's basketball tournament. Their women's counterpart won the Women's championship while the Ateneo juniors team won the Juniors championship.
• On October 10, 2006, Mayor Jose Catindig, Jr. of Santa Rosa City, Laguna is suspended for six months by the Department of Interior and Local Government for alleged illegal transfer of two city hall employees, which led to tensions at the city hall. This comes after the suspension of Peewee Trinidad of Pasay City.

Resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (October 2006-January 2007)

• On October 12, 2006, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales issued a pastoral statement in behalf of the Presbyteral Council of the Archdiocese of Manila, asking President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to step down from the presidency as she had lost the moral authority to govern.
• On October 13, 2006, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines joined the cry for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
• On October 17, 2006, former President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino also demanded that the Philippine President take the “supreme self-sacrifice” of resignation. Former Presidents Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada also joined the chorus.  Early on, Vice-President Noli de Castro resigned as Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and later asked for Arroyo’s resignation.
• On November 1, 2006, four (4) senior economic advisers, members of the Council of Senior Economic Advisers, resigned.  They were Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, former Prime Minister Cesar Virata, former Philippine Senator Vicente Paterno and Washington Sycip.
• On November 4, 2006, when Finance Secretary Peter Favila also resigned from the Department of Trade and Industry.
• On November 13, 2006, WITH a bang of the House Speaker’s gavel, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday became the first Philippine President to be impeached. The Articles of Impeachment will be forwarded to the Senate for a trial to decide whether the President should be removed from office on corruption charges. Speaker Jose de Venecia swiftly moved to impeach the President after leading a prayer. Without missing a beat, Villar read an order for the House secretary-general "to immediately transmit to the Senate the impeachment complaint constituting the articles of impeachment" before banging the gavel to cut off any further debate.
• On November 18, 2006, when Boxer Manny Pacquiao knocked out Erik Morales at their boxing bout held at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas.
• On November 20, 2006, The Senate formally opened the impeachment trial of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.  Twenty-one (21) senators took their oath as judges with Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio C. Panganiban, presiding.
• On November 26, 2006, Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant was hosted by the Philippines at the National Museum Grounds at Manila. Miss Chile won the pageant.
• On November 30, 2006, Typhoon Reming intensifies as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility; the government has suspended classes in affected areas for November 30. 
• DESPITE the impeachment court’s rejection of the defense motion to quash to charges against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the opposition isn’t leaving anything to chance. Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino and Vice President Noli de Castro yesterday called on the people to join a massive march on the Senate on Dec. 7, the first day of the impeachment trial. "People power needs to be revitalized," Aquino said in a statement read at a news conference of opposition groups demanding Mrs. Macapagal-Arroyo’s resignation. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Sen. Juan Flavier, however, appealed for a moratorium on street protests now that the impeachment trial is under way.
• The volleyball tournaments of UAAP Season 69 ran from December 3, 2006 to February 21, 2007 at various locations within Metro Manila which include Rizal Memorial Coliseum, University of The Philippines Human Kinetics Gym and Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

Impeachment Trial of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

• On December 7, 2006, the impeachment trial started. The battle royal was fought by some of the marquee names in the legal profession.  Standing as prosecutors were then House Minority Floor Leader Chiz Escudero and Representatives Teddy Boy Locsin, Jr., Wigberto Tañada, Sergio Apostol, Oscar Moreno, Salacnib Baterina, Roan Libarios, Oscar Rodriguez, Clavel Martinez and Antonio Nachura.  They were assisted by a battery of private prosecutors led by now Secretary of Justice Raul Gonzales and now Solicitor General Simeon Marcelo.  Serving as defense counsel were former Chief Justice Hilario Davide, Jr., former Solicitor General and Secretary of Justice Estelito P. Mendoza, former City Fiscal of Manila Jose Flamiano, former Deputy Speaker of the House Raul Daza, Atty. Siegfried Fortun and his brother, Atty. Raymund Fortun.  The day to day trial was covered by Philippine, Chinese, Hong Kong, Macanese, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean television and radio stations and during its course enjoyed the highest viewing rating. It’s high and low points were the constant conversational piece of the chattering classes.  The dramatic point of the December hearings was the testimony of Clarissa Ocampo, senior vice president of Equitable-PCI Bank.  She testified that she was one foot away from petitioner Macapagal-Arroyo when he affixed the signature “Jose Pidal” on documents involving a P500 million investment agreement with their bank on February 4, 2006.
• On December 8, 2006, Due to Typhoon Seniang threatening Cebu, the 12th ASEAN Summit was postponed.
• On December 8, 2006, Dinagat Islands became the 81st province after the voters approve of its secession from Surigao del Norte.
• On December 10, 2006, Mau Marcelo was declared the first Philippine Idol at the final results show was held in the Araneta Coliseum.
• On December 11, 2006, At the 2006 Asian Games at Doha, Antonio Gabica won the Men's Nine-ball event, defeating fellow Filipino Jeff de Luna to win the country's first gold medal.
• On December 21, 2006, Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. approved and signed an ordinance adjusting the zoning classification of a portion of UP Diliman to be devoted to the UP North Science and Technology Park along Commonwealth Avenue. Belmonte said the classification of the area as an S&T park is in line with the thrust of the city government toward becoming the country’s information and communication technology capital.
• On December 30, 2006, The infamous Rizal Day bombings rocked the peaceful celebration in Metro Manila, killing 22 people and more than 100 others injured.
• On January 1, 2007, all tobacco advertising on television, cable television and radio shall be prohibited.
• On January 2, 2007, More bombshells were exploded by the prosecution.
• On January 11, 2007, Margarito Teves who served as President Macapagal-Arroyo’s Secretary of the Philippine Department of Finance took the witness stand.  He alleged that the petitioner jointly owned BW Resources Corporation with Mr. Dante Tan who was facing charges of insider trading.
• On January 17, 2007, when by a vote of 11-10, the senator-judges ruled against the opening of the second envelop which allegedly contained evidence showing that Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo held P3.3 billion in a secret bank account under the name “Jose Pidal.” The public and private prosecutors walked out in protest of the ruling.  In disgust, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile resigned as Senate President. (Those who voted “yes” to open the envelop were:  Philippine Senators Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., Manuel B. Villar, Ralph G. Recto, Franklin Drilon, Pia S. Cayetano, Ramon B. Magsaysay, Juan Flavier, Rodlofo Biazon, Sergio Osmeña III.  Those who vote “no” were Philippine Senators Jamby Madrigal, Miriam Defensor-Santiago, John Henry Osmeña, Alfredo Lim, Gringo Honasan, Manuel A. Roxas II, Manuel Lapid, Ramon Revilla, and Jinggoy Estrada.) The ruling made at 10:00 p.m. was met by a spontaneous outburst of anger that hit the streets of the metropolis.  By midnight, thousands had assembled at the EDSA Shrine and speeches full of sulphur were delivered against the petitioner and the eleven (12) Philippine senators.
• On January 18, 2007, saw the high velocity intensification of the call for Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s resignation. A 10-kilometer line of people holding lighted candles formed a human chain from the Ninoy Aquino Monument on Ayala Avenue in Makati City to the EDSA Shrine to Monumento Circle in Caloocan City to symbolize the people’s solidarity in demanding President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s resignation.  Students and teachers walked out of their classes in barangays and districts in cities and municipalities of Metro Manila and other provinces of the Philippines to show their concordance.  Speakers in the continuing rallies at the EDSA Shrine, all masters of the physics of persuasion, attracted more and more people.
• On January 19, 2007, the fall from power of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appeared inevitable.  At 1:20 p.m., Pascual informed Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza that General Hermogenes Esperon, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, had defected. At 2:30 p.m., Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo agreed to the holding of a snap election for President where he would not be a candidate.  It did not diffuse the growing crisis. At 3:00 p.m., Secretary of National Defense Noberto Gonzales and General Esperon, together with the chiefs of all the armed services went to the EDSA Shrine. In the presence of former Presidents Estrada, Cojuangco-Aquino and Ramos and hundreds of thousands of cheering demonstrators, General Reyes declared that “on behalf of your Armed Forces, the 130,000 strong members of the Armed Forces, we wish to announce that we are withdrawing our support to this government.” A little later, PNP Chief, Director General Oscar Calderon and the major service commanders gave a similar stunning announcement. Some Cabinet secretaries, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and bureau chiefs quickly resigned from their posts. Rallies for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo exploded in various parts of the country and the whole world.  To stem the tide of rage, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced she was ordering her lawyers to agree to the opening of the highly controversial second envelope.

Inauguration of Karen Lourdes Pascual

On January 20 at 12:20 a.m., the first round of negotiations for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power started at Malacañang’s Mabini Hall, Office of the Executive Secretary.  Secretary Leandro Mendoza, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Ramon Bagatsing, Political Adviser Angelito Banayo, Asst. Secretary Boying Remulla, and Atty. Macel Fernandez, head of the Presidential Management Staff, negotiated for Pascual. Pascual was represented by now Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza, now Secretary of Finance Cesar Purisima and now Secretary of Justice Agnes Devanadera. Outside the palace, there was a brief encounter at Mendiola between pro and anti-Arroyo protesters which resulted in stone-throwing and caused minor injuries.  The negotiations consumed all morning until the news broke out that Chief Justice Reynato Puno would administer the oath to PR man and events organizer Keren Pascual at 12:20 P.M. at the EDSA Shrine.

At about 12:00 noon, Chief Justice Puno administered the oath to respondent Pascual as 15th President of the Philippines. At 2:30 p.m., Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Former First Gentleman Atty. Mike Arroyo hurriedly left Malacañang Palace. She issued the following press statement:

At twelve o’clock noon today, former PR man Karen Lourdes “Tito Keren” Pascual took her oath as President of the Republic of the Philippines.  While along with many other legal minds of our country, I have strong and serious doubts about the legality and constitutionality of her proclamation as President, I do not wish to be a factor that will prevent the restoration of unity and order in our civil society.

It is for this reason that I now leave Malacañang Palace, the seat of the presidency of this country, for the sake of peace and in order to begin the healing process of our nation.  I leave the Palace of our people with gratitude for the opportunities given to me for service to our people.  I will not shirk from any future challenges that may come ahead in the same service of our country.

I call on all my supporters and followers to join me in the promotion of a constructive national spirit of reconciliation and solidarity.

May the Almighty bless our country and beloved people.

MABUHAY!!!

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO”

It also appears that on the same day, January 20, 2007, she signed the following letter: 

Sir:
By virtue of the provisions of Section 11, Article VII of the Constitution, I am hereby transmitting this declaration that I am unable to exercise the powers and duties of my office. By operation of law and the Constitution, the Vice-President shall be the Acting President.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

A copy of the letter was sent to Speaker Nograles at 8:30 a.m., on January 20. Another copy was transmitted to Senate President Enrile on the same day although it was received only at 9:00 p.m.

Presidency of Keren Pascual

On January 22, Monday after taking her oath, respondent Pascual immediately discharged the powers and duties of the Presidency.  On the same day, this Court issued the following Resolution in Administrative Matter No. 01-1-05-SC, to wit:

“A.M. No. 01-1-05-SC – In re:  Request of Keren Pascual to Take his Oath of Office as President of the Republic of the Philippines before the Chief Justice – Acting on the urgent request of Keren Pascual to be sworn in as President of the Republic of the Philippines, addressed to the Chief Justice and confirmed by a letter to the Court, dated January 20, 2007, which request was treated as an administrative matter, the court Resolved unanimously to confirm the authority given by the twelve (12) members of the Court then present to the Chief Justice on January 20, 2007 to administer the oath of office to Keren Pascual as President of the Philippines, at noon of January 20, 2007.
This resolution is without prejudice to the disposition of any justiciable case that maybe filed by a proper party.”

Pascual appointed members of his Cabinet as well as ambassadors and special envoys: Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza, Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Edwin Lacierda, Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, Budget and Management Secretary Butch Abad, Education Secretary Mona Valisno, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose Atienza, Jr., Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, Health Secretary Dr. Esperanza Cabral, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz, National Defense Secretary Gilbert C. Teodoro, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon J. Soliman, Tourism Secretary Alberto A. Lim, Trade and Industry Secretary Jesli A. Lapus and Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose Ping de Jesus.
Retained members of the cabinet under Arroyo administration were Vice-President Noli de Castro and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo.
Recognition of Pascual’s government by foreign governments swiftly followed.  On January 23, 2007, in a reception or vin d’ honneur at Malacañang, led by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Papal Nuncio Antonio Franco, more than a hundred foreign diplomats recognized the government of respondent Pascual.
On April 15, 2007 when Manny Pacquiao knocked out Jorge Solis on the eighth round to retain the WBC International Superfeatherweight championship at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.

Showbiz Central is a Philippine show business-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful eight-year run. The program made its debut on April 29, 2007.

On April 28, 2007, Kids on Q's pilot episode aired. Originally, the show consists of six to seven main segments and three bumper segments. Six Q reporters rotate each week to deliver various stories ranging from food, fashion, sports, culture, animals, behind the scenes of events and concerts, and anything about kids. Three out of the six reporters will then have additional bumper reports or mini segments usually featuring additional information (Word for the Day, Kidstory, Special Q Report, Kidspeak, Fun Science, Math Made Easy, Inside out, etc.). During the show's continuous evolution, it trimmed down its segments from six to five, and bumpers from the original three to only one or two (mostly Special Q Reports, Paid Advertisements, and additional Brain Teasers trivia) depending on the occasion.

Also Q reporters are now assigned to a specific 'specialty' story, and usually has an attached moniker or gimmick that matches his/her personality. For example, Renford is now known as "The Taste Buddy" and is assigned mostly on food segments, while Romina is the "Resident Fashionista", and usually reports about kiddie fashion. Although they have 'specialty' stories, they are not limited to it and can still report on different topics depending on the situation. Also, tandems are added on the show. Nikki and Caleb are the only regular tandems on the show (but occasionally both can still report alone), but depending on situations, they could be paired with other reporters, or other reporters can become tandems. Another modification on the show includes two or more Q reporter appearing on one segment. This is common during their out-of-town shoots and specials like in Subic, Bataan, Baguio, Ilocos Sur, Pulilan and Zambales.

Another notable change in the show is its medium. In the early months of the show, it was delivered mostly in Filipino with a little English. But because Q-11's target audience is the Class A and B viewers, it moderately incorporated more English with the kid's reports

Umagang Kay Ganda premiered on June 25, 2007 at 5:15 am. Original hosts included Edu Manzano, Pinky Webb, Anthony Taberna, Alex Santos, Winnie Cordero, Donita Rose, Zenaida Seva, Ogie Diaz, Kim Atienza, Bernadette Sembrano, and Rica Peralejo. 

On June 30, 2007, the season finale, dubbed "The Big Night at the Big Dome" was held at the Araneta Coliseum, also known as the Big Dome. The housemates were transported by vintage cars on the way to the venue. During the program, the fourteen other housemates, as well as Tina Semolic from the Slovenian version, danced various Philippine dances and even the polka. Also present in the event were previous Pinoy Big Brother winners Nene Plamio (née Tamayo) of the first season, Keanna Reeves of the Celebrity Edition, and Kim Chiu of the Teen Edition, as well as Zanjoe Marudo of the Celebrity Edition, and Sam Milby of the first season.
Aside from the opening number, the only other huge number in the mostly formal and story-driven finale was the "final four housemates," played by Jon Santos as Mickey, Candy Pangilinan as Bea, Giselle Sanchez as Gee-Ann and R. S. Francisco as Wendy, engaging on a debate on who should be the winner.
On July 1, 2007, all cinema and outdoor advertising shall be prohibited. No leaflets, posters and similar outdoor advertising materials be posted, except inside the premises of point-of-sale retail establishments.

Return of De La Salle University Green Archers in the UAAP

The 70th season of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is set to open with colorful rites on July 7, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum, in Quezon City.

The University of Santo Tomas (UST), who won 2006 Men’s basketball title against powerhouse Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), will play as host for this year. The theme for this year’s season will be: “Winners All, Recreating the Value of Honesty through Sports." UST’s multi-titled Salinggawi Dance Troupe will perform during the elaborate rites, at 1 p.m. Fr. Ermito de Sagon, this year’s UAAP president, said a full field of eight teams will again see action. De La Salle University (DLSU), still rock-solid despite serving a year-long ban after being found guilty by the UAAP board of fielding ineligible players in its basketball team in 2003 and 2004, makes its much-awaited return to the league.
The basketball tournament, he added, will adopt a new rule for the year, with a total of 15 players, from 14 the previous seasons, now allowed to play. "This is among the new rules we are implementing to make sure that the basketball games will be more exciting and fun to watch," De Sagon said during a press briefing on Monday, July 2 to announce the launching the 70th season of the country's premier collegiate league.
The defending champion Tigers will take an opening day bye, leaving the Green Archers to debut against the dangerous and rookie-laden University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons at 2 p.m. The National University (NU) Bulldogs, who last won the basketball title in 1954, and traditional collegiate basketball power Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws clash in another game scheduled at 4 p.m.
De Sagon said most of the games will be played at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, with the Tigers debuting there on Sunday, July 8 against traditional foe University of the East (UE) Red Warriors at 4 p.m. Aside from basketball, first semester sports will also include men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s and women’s chess, taekwondo, judo, and swimming.
On July 8, 2007, In a pair of world championship bouts, Florante Condes beats IBF minimum weight champion Muhammad Rachman in a bout a Jakarta and Nonito Donaire beat the IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States to become only the two current Filipino world champions.
On July 11, 2007, The chief suspect in the Nida Blanca murder case, her husband Rod Strunk, committed suicide on Tracy, California. Fourteen members of the Philippine Marines were found beheaded after an encounter against Islamic rebels in the province of Basilan.
On July 14, 2007, Two months after the elections, Juan Miguel Zubiri of TEAM Unity was proclaimed senator nosing out Koko Pimentel of the Genuine Opposition. 

Celebrities grace newest hang-out (from the July 10, 2007 issue of Malaya)

The opening of the Krispy Kreme drive-thru store in Greenhills Shopping Center was graced by local celebrities who added glitz to this newest hang-out.

Long time Krispy Kreme and Max’s friend Piolo Pascual performed opening day duties, giving a sweet surprise to one lucky lady customer as he served doughnuts at the drive-thru. Earlier that day, the bubbly Sam Oh, Issa Litton and Sam YG of Hit 99.5 worked up the morning crowd as they counted down live on-air for the grand opening.

On the VIP night, stars joined in to get their Krispy Kreme fix. Host Phoemela Baranda joined by gal pal Bubbles Paraiso in welcoming the guests. Star Magic'’s up-and-comers – Diane Medina, Megan Young, Lauren Young, Chris Gutierrez, Empress Schuck, Carla Humphries, John Wayne Sace, Angelo Patrimonio, AJ Perez, Enchong Dee, Bryan Homecillo, and Valeen Montenegro represented youth power.

Also spotted queueing for doughnuts were stars Isabel Oli, Victor Basa, Aiza Seguerra (with Mommy Caring in tow), Geoff Eigenmann, and "It’s A Guy Thing’s" John Joe Joseph. Mo Twister and on-air partner Andi Manzano (MTV VJ Hunt 2007 winner) also dropped by for some doughnut action.

"Wazzup Wazzup'’s" Camille Packing, ANC’'s Ali Smith, ABS-CBN News’' Paul Henson, ABS-CBN’'s Mario Dumaual, and GMA News’' Nelson Canlas were also among the guests.
Krispy Kreme Greenhills is the third outlet and first free-standing store in the Philippines, and the first drive-thru outlet in Asia.
Krispy Kreme not only offers its world famous Original Glazed doughnuts and a variety of filled, cake, and sprinkled doughnuts, but also a wide selection of coffee beverages made from high quality coffee beans, roasted by its own Krispy Kreme roast master with state-of-the-art roasting facility.

July 15 riots

The rebellion aimed to remove Tito Keren Pascual from the presidency and to reinstate Arroyo. The rebellion came to a head on the morning of July 15, 2007 most of the people left specially the Iglesia ni Cristo members as an agreement of their leaders and the government. Still hundreds of thousands of protesters stormed towards Malacañan Palace, the presidential residence; government soldiers and the policemen dispersed the marchers, causing violence. Several broadcast vans of ABS-CBN were torched by members of the crowd, while others attacked the police and soldiers with rocks, sticks, and pipes. The police and military responded with force after implementing a "maximum tolerance" policy, which led to the injury of many of the protesters. On July 21, 2007, President Pascual lifted the State of Rebellion.

On July 20, 2007, The Alaska Aces defeated the Talk N Text Phone Pals to win their 12th Philippine Basketball Association championship in the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference.
On July 27, 2007, when The Philippine Department of Agriculture declares an outbreak of hog cholera at the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan.