What happened in 2012 in the Philippines?

From late July into the first week of August, heavy rain brought on by Typhoons Saola and Haikui caused widespread flooding in many parts of the Philippines, which affected 2.4 million people. The capital Manila was the worst-affected. As of August 13, confirmed deaths had risen to 89.

What are the historical events in the Philippines?

Philippines historical timeline

• c.40,000 BC. Migrants cross land bridge from Asian mainland and settle in the archipelago.
• AD 900. Chinese establish coastal trading posts over the next 300 years.
• late 14th century. Muslim clergy start to bring Islam to the Philippines from Indonesia and Malaya.
• 1521.
• 1543.
• 1872.
• 1892.
• 1896.

Where was the earthquake in the Philippines in 2012?

6th February» A 2012 Visayas earthquake or 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits near the central Philippines off the coast of Negros Island causing at least 51 deaths and injuring 112 others.

What are some historical events that happened in 2012?

Historical Events for the Year 2012. 13th January » The passenger cruise ship ‘Costa Concordia’ Costa Concordia disaster named sinks off the coast of Italy. There are 31 confirmed deaths with one still missing, Russel Rebello, amongst the 4232 passengers and crew. 14th January » The Pirate Party of Greece is founded,…

What are some unfortunate events in the Philippines?

The month of August has been host to a number of significant events in the history of the Philippines. Here are 8 unfortunate events that happened this month, some of which helped shape and define our history as well as our future.

Who are the leaders of the Philippines in 2012?

2012 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in 2012. For the current incumbents of the Executive Cabinet under the current administration, see Cabinet of the Philippines. For the current leaders in the Congress of the Philippines, see Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives of the Philippines.