1979 in the Philippines

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See also:	List of years in the Philippines; films; ; ; ;

1979 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1979.

Incumbents

President: Ferdinand Marcos (Liberal)
Prime Minister: Ferdinand Marcos (Liberal)
House Speaker: Querube Makalintal
Chief Justice: Fred Ruiz Castro (until July 2), Enrique Fernando (starting July 2)

April 10 – Presidential Decree No. 1616, an act to create an Intramuros Administration for the purpose of restoring and developing Intramuros was enacted.
May 7 – Sangguniang Pampook elections are held for the Regional Legislative Assembly of the former Autonomous Regions in the Philippines which are the Region IX and Region XII.
July 30 - Eat Bulaga!, the longest running noon-time variety show in the Philippines, premiered on RPN. It was also aired on ABS-CBN from 1989 to 1995 and on GMA Network since 1995.
October 31 – Project Gintong Alay, a national sports program was commenced.
November 12 - Melanie Marquez, was crowned as Miss International 1979 in the pageant night was held in Mielparque, Tokyo, Japan.

January 29 – Boom Labrusca, Filipino actor
March 1 – Lee Vann Corteza, Filipino pool player
April 10 – Ryan Agoncillo, Filipino film television actor model and photographer
July 20 – Claudine Barretto, Filipina actress
August 16 – Sarah Balabagan, Filipina prisoner and singer
September 22 – Jericho Rosales, Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter
November 26 – Sheryn Regis, Filipina singer and songwriter