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December 1997
| DATE | EVENT | DESCRIPTION | VENUE | AGENCY |
| 29 | Rizal Shrine Opening | Inauguration of the Shrine in Calamba | Calamba, Laguna | PCC, LGU, DILG |
| 30 | Rizal Shrine Opening | Inauguration of the Shrine in Fort Santiago, Manila | Fort Santiago | PCC, IA, LGU, NHI |
| 31 | Kick-off of the Centennial Year | A grand activity and a display of fireworks will be held at the Luneta Park to welcome 1998 | Rizal Park, Quirino Grandstand | NCC, CCP, DILG, LGU, DECS, DOT |
January 1998
| DATE | EVENT | DESCRIPTION | VENUE | AGENCY |
| 4 | 101st Anniversary of the 15 Bicol Martyrs execution | Rites/Parade/Re-enactment | Bicol, Albay | PCC |
| 6 | 186th Anniversary of Melchora Aquino | Tele-lesson | PIA Bldg. | DECS-PCC |
| 6 | Roundtable discussions on Women and Environment | As stated | Ecology Center, Quezon Memorial Circle | PCC-Women Sector, NGOs, Gos, Academe |
| 7 | Kasaysayang Barangayan - Bicol Martyrs | Symposium, open forum on the Bagumbayan martyrs to be aired over the radio | PIA Bldg. | DECS-Radyo ng Bayan |
| 11 | 101st Anniversary of the Bagumbayan Martyrs Execution | Rites and program of activities | Luneta Park | PCC, LGU |
| 14 | Acapulco-Manila Commemorative Regatta Race | Start of race in Acapulco | Acapulco | PCC, MYC |
| 17 | First raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao | Commemoration of the raising of the Philippine National Flag in Mindanao | Mindanao | PCC, LGU, DILG |
| 17 | Sinulog Festival | Mardi Gras parade and procession | Cebu City | DOT |
| 18 | Sto. Nino Fiesta | Grand procession of Sto. Nino images and Ati-atihan tribe contest | Philtrade Grounds cor. Buendia and Roxas Blvd. | DOT and the Congregacion del Santissimo Nombre del Nino de Jesus |
| Week of 19 | Ati-atihan Festival | Street celebration in honor of the Sto. Nino | Kalibo, Aklan | DOT |
| 23 | 99th Anniversary of the Malolos Convention | Rites and program of activities | Malolos, Bulacan | PCC, LGU, DILG |
| 24 | Dinagyang Festival | Spectacle characterized by frenetic stomping of feet and drum beating | Iloilo City | DOT |
| 28 | Birth of Julian Felipe Commemorative Activity | Band competition of Julian Felipe's work, Simultaneous symposia Concert and exhibit in malls |
Quirino Grandstand PIA Bldg. Schools and malls |
PCM, DECS, CHED, Radyo ng Bayan, NHI- NCCA |
| Jan. 30 to Feb. 12 | Contemporary Japanese Crafts Exhibition | As stated | NCCA Galleries | Japan Foun. Mla. Ofc. (JFMO), NCCA |
| Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 | 2nd Philippines-Japan Friendship Walk | A version of the famous Filipino "Alay-Lakad" | Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park , Muntinlupa City Quadrangle | City of Manila, City of Muntinlupa, KO Foundation |
| Jan. to Mar. | PBA Centennial Cup | Playoffs of this annual professional basketball event | Cuneta Astrodome and Araneta Coliseum | PBA, PCC |
| Jan. to mid- Apr. | Florikultura '98 | The first international horticulture exhibition in Southeast Asia. | Paskuhan Village, San Fernando, Pampanga | DOT |
February 1998
| DATE | EVENT | DESCRIPTION | VENUE | AGENCY |
| 1 to 8 | "Nihon Eiga Sai '98" | A festival of contemporary Japanese films | UP Film Center/CCP | JFMO, UP Film Center, CCP |
| Feb. | Diwa ng Katutubong Sining | A bi-annual art competition sponsored by Rotary International 3810 and NCCA Committee on Visual Arts | to be finalized | NCCA |
| 5 to 15 | 1998 Philippine Arts Festival | A 10-day arts festival featuring the country's leading artists | CCP Main Theaters and grounds | CCP, PCC |
| 6 | Execution of Roman Basa and other patriots | Centennial tele-lesson | PTV-4 | DECS-NCC, PTV -4 |
| 7 to 16 | Baguio Flower Festival | Festival showcasing indigenous and imported varieties of Baguio City flowers. Includes exhibits, market encounters, plants and flowers demos and lectures and floral parade | Baguio City | DOT |
| 8 and 10 | Karate Demonstration | A demo of the ancient Japanese form of martial arts | SM Megamall, SM City Cebu | JFMO, Phil. Karatedo Found. (PKFI), Shoemart |
| 12 | Roundtable Discussions on Women and Business | As stated | Assumption College, Makati City | PCC-WS, NGOs, GOs, Academe |
| 14 | 25th Nihongo Speech Contest | As stated | College of St. Benilde Auditorium, Taft Avenue | JFMO, PHILAJAMES |
| 14 to 22 | Centennial outreach presentations | As stated | Regions | PCC, CCP and other art & drama groups |
| 15 | La Solidaridad Founding Anniversary | Symposium and Centennial Tele-lesson | PTV 4 | DECS-PPC |
| 15 to 25 | International Bamboo Organ Festival | A 10-day series of cultural performances centered on the unique Bamboo Organ | Las Pinas Church | DOT |
| 16 | Roundtable Discussions on Women in Law and Politics | as stated | University of Santo Tomas, Manila | PCC-WS, NGOs, GOs, Academe |
| 17 | 101st Anniversary of the Battle of Zapote | Commemorative activity and simultaneous symposia Concerts and exhibits |
Colleges and universities City malls |
PCC, CCP and other art & drama groups |
| 17 | 126th Anniversary of the GOMBURZA Martyrdom | Proclamation of the Paco Park as a historical shrine | Paco Park | PCC,LGU |
| 17 & 18 | Opening Ceremony of the Philippines-Japan Festival '98 | Ceremonies to be highlighted by the Waseda Symphony Orchestra Concert | CCP Main Theater | Japanese Organizing Committee for the Philippine Centennial celeb. (JOCPCC) |
| 18 to 22 | "50 years of Filipino-Japanese Relations" exhibit | As stated | Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) | Yuchengco Center for East Asia, PTTC, JOCPCC |
| 18 to 22 | National Trade Fair '98 | Trade fair of locally produced products including an exclusive NCC booth for commemorative souvenir items | Megatrade Halls 1 & 2 SM Megamall |
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) |
| 18 to 22 | Centennial Chess Competition | An invitational chess tournament to be held nationwide | Manila and major cities nationwide | PCC, Philippine Chess Federation |
| 19 & 23 | "Kabuki" Dance Lecture Demonstration | A lecture and demo of the ancient Japanese cultural and artistic dance | Grand Majestic Convention Center, Cebu City | |
| Feb. 20 to Mar. 1 | PETA/BTT Performance in Manila "Romeo at Julieta: Isang Komedi" | A spoof of the Shakespear classic love story | Rajah Sulayman Theater, Fort Santiago, Manila | Black Tent Theater (BTT) - Japan, PETA, IA, Fujitsu |
| 21 | "Bon-odpri" Dance Festival | As stated | Manila Polo Club | Japanese Assn. Manila, Inc., Manila Kai,. Taiko Fed. of Ishikawa Prefecture, Asano Taiko Found. |
| 22 | "Wadaiko" Japanese Drum Show | As stated | Rizal Park Open Air auditorium | Manila Kai, Taiko Fed. of Ishikawa Prefecture, Asano Taiko Found. |
| 23 to 24 | 2nd International Conference on Japanese Studies: Philippines-Japan Bilateral Relations and Globalization | A look into the relationship between the two countries , its shared history and culture | Social Development Complex, Ateneo de Manila University | AdMU, DLSU, Japan Foundation Manila Office (JFMO) |
| 25 | Soft opening of the EXPO Pilipino | Initial opening of the EXPO to the public | Expo Pilipino, Clark Field, Pampanga | EXPO Pilipino, PCC, EXPOCORP. |
| 25 | 12th Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution | Mass in commemoration of the People Power revolution | EDSA Shrine | PCC, LGU |
| 27 to 28 | 100 Taon: 100 Himig | A 2-hour musical concert at the CCP in celebration of the Philippine Centennial featuring the best musical artists of the country | CCP Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas | CCP, PCC |
| 27 | Philippines-Japan Friendship celebration | As stated | Hotel Intercontinental Manila | Philippines-Japan Society (PJS) |
| 28 | The "Takayama Ukon" International Symposium | As stated | UST Chiong Ching Kuo Hall | Japan-Philippines Lord Takayama Ukon Int'l Organizing Committee |
March 1998
| DATE | EVENT | DESCRIPTION | VENUE | AGENCY |
| 2 | Cultural performance of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Cultural Dance troupe | As stated | University Theater, UP Diliman | UP, Phil. Embassy at Tokyo, RCBC |
| 4 | Fil-Japan Folk Dance and Music | As stated | University Theater, UP Diliman | UP, Phil. Embassy at Tokyo, RCBC |
| 4 to 5 | Japan and ASEAN - Toward a New Dimension of Cooperation | An intellectual exchange or open symposium regarding ASEAN countries' relationships | Diamond Hotel, Manila | Institute for Strategic and Development Studies (ISDS) |
| 5 | Kick-off of the 100 Days Countdown | Launch of the "flag in every home" program/Unveiling of the countdown marker | Malacanang | PCC, DECS, DILG |
| 5 to 30 | KAMPANA Centennial Cycling Tour | A 3-week cycling marathon to cover the entire archipelago | As stated | PCC, LGUs |
| Mar. 5 to June | Centennial Tagisan ng Talino | A competition enjoining all levels ala Battle of the Brains Quiz show | to be finalized | PIA, PCC, Focal Media Arts, Inc. |
| Mar 5 to June 12 | Mga Himig ng Pagbabalik Tanaw ng ating Kalayaan | A historical flashback that involves airing of Filipino compositions, historical vignettes and patriotic songs | KBP member stations | PIA, KBP |
| 6 | Release of the Kalayaan special issue | Special release of the NCC official newsletter | nationwide | PCC |
| 6 | Phil-Japan Friendship Joint concert | A concert featuring Japan's prime violinist Atsuko Temma and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra | CCP - Main Theater | JOCPCC, CCP |
| 6 | Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan Grand National Finals | History quiz contest in 16 regions nationwide launched on September '97 | Manila | NHI, PCC, DECS |
| 7 | Philippine Centennial Movement (PCM) Local Chapter Congress - Luzon | As stated | Subic, Olongapo | PCM |
| 9 to 10 | National Symposium on "History Makes Women, Women make History" | As stated | Balay Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | NCC-WS, NGOs, GOs, Academe |
| 9 | "Urasenke" Tea Ceremony | As stated | PSE Auditorium | JOCPCC, Urasenke Foundation |
| 12 | Ladislao Diwa's Birth Anniversary | Rites | Cavite | PCC |
| 14 | Philippine Centennial Movement (PCM) Local Chapter Congress - Visayas | as stated | Iloilo | PCM |
| 17 | Anniversary of the Battle of Sta. Barbara | Re-enactment and program of activities | Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan | PCC, LGU |
| 17 to 27 and Apr. 14 | "Whispering from the Earth:"Art, Light and Sound Performance | A presentation featuring Ceramic artist Yji Toyosaki, Slide artist Sixto Carlos Escoda Roxas and Mitsuhiko Yoshida | Galleria Duemila, SM Megamall and CCP | WINS (Reverse Philippines) |
| 21 | Philippine Centennial Movement (PCM) Local Chapter Congress - Mindanao | as stated | Davao City | PCM |
| 22 | 101st Anniversary of the Philippine Army and the Tejeros Convention/CFT site | Site of the founding of the Armed Forces of the Phlippines and Tejeros Convention. Exhibit featuring the Philippine Navy | Rosario, Cavite | PCC, Philippine Army |
| 22 | 129th Birth Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo | Re-enactment and activities | to be finalized | PCC |
| 23 | 101st Anniversary of the 19 Martyrs of Aklan | Parade and activities | Aklan | PCC, LGU |
| 24 | Anniversary of the Battle of Pasong Santol | Rites | Cavite | PCC, LGU |
| 25 to 26 | Asian Fantasy Orchestra Asian Tour '98 | As stated | CCP - Main Theater | JFMO, CCP, Manila Diamond Hotel |
| 25 | Anniversary of the Cry at Candon in Ilocos Sur | Rites | Ilocos Sur | PCC |
| 25 to 28 | Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Chapters World Congress | International forum for leaders of PATA Chapters for the advancement of the worldwide PATA Chapter Network | Cebu City | DOT |
| 25 to 29 | Philippine Centennial Regatta Race | Local regatta race | Manila | PCC, MYC |
| Mar. 27 to Apr. 3 | 1998 Philippine International Folklore Festival | A week-long international festival featuring folk dance and music performances by some of the country's and world's leading folk groups | CCP Complex and selected venues in Metro Manila | CCP, PCC |
| 29 | Acapulco-Manila Centennial Regatta Race | Awarding of the winners of the race, to be attended by HEPFVR | Manila Yacht Club | PCC, MYC |
| Mar. 29 to Apr. 3 | PATA Annual Conference | Annual General Meeting | PICC, CCP Complex | DOT, CCP |
| March | Children of the World Festival and Congress | A forum of the children, and for the children. | to be finalized | DECS |
| First International Kite Flying Festival | Kite flying exhibition, demonstration and promotion | Manila | DOT |