Television[]
- February 2 - SOP premiered
- February 8 - Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman premiered
- April 3 - Si Tsong, Si Tsang premiered
- April 10 - 1 for 3 premiered
- August 18 - Pira-pirasong Pangarap premiered
People[]
People joining GMA[]
- Anne Curtis
- Dingdong Dantes
- Eddie Garcia
Births[]
- January 12 - Ken (from SB19)
- January 20 - Kim Last
- March 10 - Migs Villasis
- March 16 - Roxie Smith
- April 14 - Rhen Escano
- May 18 - Prince Clemente
- June 19 - Billie Hakenson
- July 31 - Barbie Forteza
- August 5 - Jeremiah Tiangco
- September 16 - Julian Trono
- October 2 - Liezel Lopez
- October 7 - Joshua Garcia
- October 20 - Nicole Dulalia and Manolo Pedrosa
- November 4 - Bea Binene
- December 4 – Ruru Madrid
- December 17 - Melbelline Caluag
- December 18 – Mikee Quintos
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