1974 in the Philippines

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Decades: 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s

1974 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1974.

Incumbents

President: Ferdinand Marcos (Nacionalista Party)

Chief Justice: Roberto Concepcion

Events

March 11 – Japanese lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, one of the longest-remaining Japanese holdouts, formally surrendering his sword to President Marcos at Malacañang Palace after continuing to fight for 29 years in the Lubang Island.

July 21 – Miss Universe 1974, the 23rd Miss Universe pageant, was held in Manila. Outgoing Miss Universe Margarita Moran, of the Philippines crowned the tearful pageant winner, Amparo Muñoz of Spain.

September 1-16 – The Philippines participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran. It ranked 15th with no gold medals, 2 silver medals and 11 bronze medals with a total of 13 over-all medals.

September 21-29 – The 1974 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Manila.

Births

February 6 – Aljo Bendijo, Journalist, news anchor

February 7 – Cheryl Cosim, Journalist, news anchor and TV host

February 26 – Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, actress, equestrian and member of the International Olympic Committee

March 17 – Paolo Bediones, Journalist and TV host

April 5 – Sheryl Cruz, actress

May 1 – Charlene Gonzales, TV host

May 14 – Jennifer Sevilla, actress

May 19 – Marjorie Barretto, actress

June 24 – Ruffa Gutierrez, actress and TV personality

August 21 – Martin Andanar, secretary of the Presidential Communications Group

November 1 – Sharmaine Arnaiz, actress

November 15 – Jiggy Manicad, TV anchor and reporter

December 5 – Donita Rose, TV actress and personality

December 11 - Lucy Torres, TV actress and personality

References

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