Key Vocabulary – 2020 in the Philippines

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Vocabulary flashcards highlighting major laws, events, programs, disasters, scandals and other significant terms that defined the Philippines in 2020.

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Taal Volcano Eruption (Jan 12 2020)

First major eruption of Taal since 1977; prompted Alert Level 4 and a year-long state of calamity in Calabarzon.

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Proclamation No. 906

Presidential decree declaring a state of calamity in Calabarzon due to the Taal Volcano eruption.

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Salary Standardization Law of 2019

Law signed Jan 8 raising pay of over 1.4 million Philippine government employees.

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Republic Act 11467

2020 law increasing excise taxes on alcohol, heated tobacco and vapor products.

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Deployment Ban to Kuwait

Total ban imposed Jan 15 after the death of OFW Jeanelyn Villavende; lifted Feb 13 after new labor safeguards.

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Pastillas Scam

Bureau of Immigration bribery scheme allowing Chinese nationals entry for ₱10,000 each, exposed Feb 17 2020.

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Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) Termination Notice

Philippines’ Feb 11 announcement to end military pact with the U.S.; suspension of termination on June 1.

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COVID-19 First Case (PH)

Confirmed Jan 30 2020, involving a Chinese tourist; first death outside China recorded Feb 1 in Manila.

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Public Health Emergency (Proclamation 922)

Declaration signed Mar 9 2020 as COVID-19 cases rose nationally.

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Code Red Sublevel 2

Highest COVID-19 alert declared Mar 12, triggering partial Metro Manila lockdown.

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Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) – Luzon

Strict lockdown imposed Mar 17 covering the entire Luzon island to curb COVID-19 spread.

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Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (RA 11469)

Mar 25 law granting President Duterte special powers and funds to address the pandemic.

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Diwata-1

Philippines’ first microsatellite; decommissioned Apr 6 2020 after completing its earth-observation mission.

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Mass Testing Launch (Apr 14 2020)

Start of large-scale COVID-19 diagnostic testing in the Philippines.

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ABS-CBN Franchise Expiry

Network’s congressional franchise lapsed May 4 and broadcasts ceased May 5 upon NTC order.

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House Vote vs. ABS-CBN

July 10 decision (70-11) by House panel denying ABS-CBN a new 25-year franchise.

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Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program

Executive Order 114 (May 6) promoting relocation from Metro Manila to provinces for balanced development.

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Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong)

First 2020 Philippine typhoon; landfall May 14 causing >₱1 billion in damage.

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BRP Jose Rizal

Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, arrived May 23 2020 from South Korea.

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UN Human Rights Report (June 3 2020)

OHCHR document highlighting widespread killings and abuses during the Philippine drug war.

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Cyber-Libel Conviction of Maria Ressa

June 15 Manila court ruling against Rappler CEO and writer Rey Santos Jr. for a 2012 article.

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Republic Act 11475

Law transferring Rizal Province’s capital from Pasig City to Antipolo, signed June 19.

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Annular Solar Eclipse (June 21 2020)

Sky event visible across the Philippines, thrilling astronomers nationwide.

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Republic Act 11476 (GMRC Law)

Mandates Good Manners and Right Conduct subjects’ return to the K–12 curriculum; signed June 25.

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Jolo Shooting Incident

June 29 clash where police killed four Army intelligence soldiers, sparking multiple investigations.

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Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (RA 11479)

Controversial law signed July 3 expanding state powers to arrest and surveil terrorism suspects.

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Cardinal-Bishop Tagle

Luis Antonio Tagle elevated May 1 to highest cardinal rank; added to Vatican inter-religious council July 8.

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PhilHealth Corruption Scandal

2020 revelations of fund misuse (IRM, IT contracts) leading to task-force probes, suspensions and Morales’ resignation.

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One Hospital Command

Referral system launched Aug 6 to coordinate COVID-19 patient allocation among health facilities.

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Randall Echanis

NDFP peace consultant killed Aug 10, heightening concerns over activist safety.

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Masbate Earthquake (Aug 18)

Magnitude 6.6 quake causing casualties and structural damage on Masbate Island.

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Twin Jolo Bombings

Aug 24 explosions killing at least 15 and wounding dozens, attributed to Abu Sayyaf militants.

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Manila Bay ‘White Sand’ Project

September dumping of crushed dolomite on Manila Baywalk as part of rehabilitation, criticized by environmentalists.

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Absolute Pardon for Joseph Scott Pemberton

Sept 7 executive clemency for U.S. Marine convicted of killing Jennifer Laude.

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Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (RA 11494)

Sept 11 law allocating ₱165.5 billion for COVID-19 economic recovery ('Bayanihan 2').

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CPP-NPA Terrorist Designation

Dec 25 Anti-Terrorism Council resolution labeling Communist Party and its armed wing as terrorist groups.

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House Speakership Crisis

Oct 12–13 standoff resulting in Lord Allan Velasco replacing Alan Peter Cayetano as House Speaker.

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National ID System Preregistration

PSA campaign starting Oct 12 to enlist 10 million Filipinos for PhilSys.

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Typhoon Molave (Quinta)

Late-Oct storm hitting Bicol and Southern Luzon, over ₱4 billion damage.

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Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly)

Struck Nov 1 as 2020’s strongest cyclone worldwide; >₱17 billion in losses.

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Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses)

Mid-Nov typhoon causing severe floods in Luzon, >₱20 billion damage.

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Magat Dam Water Releases

Nov 13 opening of all seven gates, contributing to Cagayan Valley flooding.

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Paniqui Double Killing

Dec 20 incident where policeman Jonel Nuezca fatally shot Sonya and Frank Gregorio, sparking outrage over police brutality.

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Republic Act 11480

July 17 law allowing the President to move the start of the school year during emergencies.

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Philippine Economic Recession 2020

GDP contracted 0.2 % Q1; plunged 16.9 % Q2, marking worst slump since 1981.

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Philippine Stock Exchange Crash (Mar 9)

PSE index fell 6.76 %, deepest one-day dive since 2008 financial crisis.

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Fitch Outlook Downgrade

May 7 adjustment reflecting pandemic-related fiscal and economic pressures on the Philippines.

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Asian Development Bank COVID-19 Loans

Series of 2020 loans including $200M (Apr 30) for cash aid and $125M (Aug 25) for pandemic control.

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World Bank Disaster Resilience Loan

$500 million policy loan approved Apr 10 to enhance Philippine disaster and COVID-19 response capacity.

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African Swine Fever in Davao Occidental

Feb 3 state of calamity declared after region’s first ASF outbreak.

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‘Pastillas’ Bribery Raps

Sept 2 NBI complaint vs. 19 Immigration personnel; follow-up arrests and charges in late September.

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Sandiganbayan

Special anti-graft court that issued numerous 2020 decisions, e.g., convictions of Pichay and Floirendo, acquittals of Purisima.

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NTC Cease-and-Desist Order

May 5 directive forcing ABS-CBN off air after franchise expiration.

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A2Z Channel 11

Rebranded ZOE TV station airing select ABS-CBN programs from Oct 10 2020 under a block-time deal.

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National Holidays Proclamation 845

List of 18 Philippine holidays for 2020, issued Nov 15 2019.

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BIR Shutdown of SAFYI

Feb 21 closure of first licensed POGO for failure to pay 5 % franchise tax.

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‘Pastillas’ NBI Official Arrest

Sept 22 detention of Joshua Paul Capiral for bribery linked to Immigration scam investigation.

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Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Controversy

Continued 2020 probes into BuCor’s flawed inmate early-release computations.

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One Hospital Command Center

Central hotline and coordination hub for hospital capacity during COVID-19 surge, launched Aug 6.

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Enhanced New Generation Currency

BSP’s July 29 release of Philippine banknotes with improved anti-counterfeit features.

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Oil Exploration Moratorium Lift

Oct 15 approval to resume petroleum activities in West Philippine Sea.

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Republic Act 11475 (Capital Transfer)

Law moving Rizal’s provincial government seat to Antipolo City.

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Good Manners & Right Conduct (GMRC) Law

RA 11476 restoring GMRC classes in all basic-education levels.

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Philippine National ID (PhilSys)

Government digital identification system whose preregistration began Oct 2020.

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Luzon Bird-Flu Outbreaks

March reports of H5N6 avian influenza in Nueva Ecija; July confirmation in Pampanga egg farm.

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Philippine Sports Cancellations 2020

Termination of NCAA Season 95, UAAP Seasons 82-83, MPBL season, and ASEAN Para Games due to COVID-19.

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Miss Universe Philippines 2020

First standalone national pageant won by Rabiya Mateo on Oct 25 in Baguio City.

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CPP Founder Surrender Arrest

Feb 18 capture of ex-CPP chair Rodolfo Salas in Angeles City.

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Philippine Holiday ‘Bayanihan’ Acts

Twin emergency measures (RA 11469 & RA 11494) providing funds and authority for COVID-19 response and recovery.