2 – A permanent peace agreement is signed at the Malacañan Palace between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front. November November 24–25 – 8th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit is held in Subic, Zambales; the first time the country hosted the event. December December 7 – Marikina becomes a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila through ratification of Republic Act 8223 which was approved last November 6. Holidays As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987. Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days". January 1 – New Year's Day April 4 – Maundy Thursday April 5 – Good Friday April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) May 1 – Labor Day June 12 – Independence Day August 25 – National Heroes Day November 1 – All Saints Day November 30 – Bonifacio Day December 25 – Christmas Day December 30 – Rizal Day December 31 – Last Day of the Year In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." Television Sports May 26 – The Alaska Milkmen defeated the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, 93-92 in overtime to win the 1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals. July 19–August 4 – The Philippines participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and ranked 61st. Athlete Mansueto Velasco received his silver medal and placed second in boxing. September 10 – The Alaska Milkmen won against the Formula Shell Zoom Masters, grabbing their second championship for the season. December 17 – The Alaska Milkmen has won the coveted grandslam, winning the series over Ginebra San Miguel, 4-1. Concerts December 8–10 – Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour: Asiaworld City, Parañaque Births January 3 – Baninay Bautista, actress and internet sensation January 4 – Joshua Colet, actor and model January 6 – Elisse Joson, actress and model January 9 – Robilyn "Rob" Guinto, actress, model, and social media influencer January 10 – Joshua Pacio, mixed martial artist and former MMA World Champion January 15 – Julian Estrada, actor January 21 Hannah Arnold, beauty queen Tukomi, social media influencers and comedians January 22 – Khalil Ramos, actor and singer February 15 – Skusta Clee, rapper, member of Ex Battalion February