2015 in the Philippines

This is an accepted version of this page ← → 2015 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 2015. International events that are connected, or concerned with the Philippines are also included in this significant and important article.

The year was designated by the Department of Tourism as Visit the Philippines Year.

[1] On July 17, 2014, the government had already announced at least 18 Philippine holidays for 2015 as declared by virtue of Proclamation No.

[155] Note that in the list, holidays in italics are "special non-working holidays," those in bold are "regular holidays," and those in non-italics and non-bold are "special holidays for schools."

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town.

Pope Francis' arrival ceremony at Villamor Airbase.
The 44 police officers who perished during the clash.
Japanese battleship Musashi (1944). The wreck of the ship was found on March 4 in the Sibuyan Sea.
On April 14, Janet Lim Napoles was found guilty for the serious illegal detention case.
Abdul Basit Usman
First Page of the Executive Order creating Negros Island Region (click for larger version).
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
Typhoon Lando's Track
President Benigno Aquino III inspecting a FA-50PH Golden Eagle
Typhoon Melor (Nona) approaching Samar
2015 will be the 119th year of the commemoration of Dr. Jose P. Rizal 's death.
Manny Pacquiao lost the boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Manila Metropolitan Theater.