1974 in the Philippines

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See also:	List of years in the Philippines films

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

Incumbents

Former President Ferdinand Marcos at the White House in 1966.

• President: Ferdinand Marcos (Liberal)
• 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.^[1]
• 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.^[2]

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

Births

• February 6 – Aljo Bendijo, Filipino journalist, news anchor
• February 7 – Cheryl Cosim, Filipina journalist, news anchor and TV host
• March 17 – Paolo Bediones, Filipino journalist and TV host
• April 5 – Sheryl Cruz, Filipina actress
• May 1 – Charlene Gonzales, Filipina TV host and wife of Aga Muhlach
• May 14 – Jennifer Sevilla
• May 19 – Marjorie Barretto
• June 24 – Ruffa Gutierrez
• August 21 – Martin Andanar
• November 1 – Sharmaine Arnaiz
• November 15 – Jiggy Manicad
• December 5 – Donita Rose
• December 11 - Lucy Torres

References

1. "10 Lesser-Known Photos from Martial Law Years That Will Blow You Away". Retrieved February 6, 2016.
2. 1974 Asian Games medal tally