Incumbents

For the current incumbents of the Executive Cabinet under the current administration, see Cabinet of the Philippines. For the
current leaders in the Congress of the Philippines, see Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines. For the complete list of the current Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, see Current Justices of the
Supreme Court of the Philippines.

Rodrigo R.

Duterte

Leni G.

Robredo

Aquilino

M. Pimentel III
 Pantaleon

D. Álvarez

Maria Lourdes

P.A. Sereno

 President: Rodrigo R. Duterte(PDP–Laban)

 Vice President: Leni G. Robredo (Liberal)
 Congress (17th):
 Senate President: Aquilino M. Pimentel III (PDP–Laban)
 House Speaker: Pantaleon D. Álvarez(PDP–Laban)
 Chief Justice: Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno

Events
January
 January 1 – Four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed and four others were wounded in
a clash with government soldiers that lasted 10 hours in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao.[2]
 January 4 – About a hundred armed men, whose affiliation is undetermined, launched an attack on a prison
in Kidapawan which had freed at least 158 inmates. The jailbreak resulting from the attack was reportedly the biggest
in the history of North Cotabato.[3]
 January 5 – Mohammad Jaafar Maguid, the leader of the Ansar Al-Khilafah Philippines who is allegedly affiliated with
the Islamic State, was killed by government security forces in Sarangani.[4]
 January 11
 President Duterte signed an executive order mandating universal access to modern family planning tools.[5]
 President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the unwarranted arrest and deportation of Indian nationals,
especially Punjabis, involved in the 5-6 money lending scheme.[6]
 January 16–20 – The 4th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy commenced with a Mass at the Manila Cathedral. Other
events were held in Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, and Bataan.[7][8]
 January 17
 The city government of Cagayan de Oro declared a state of calamity in response to flooding caused by heavy
rainfall brought by a low pressure area in the vicinity of Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay and the tail-end of a cold
front.[9]
 The National Bureau of Investigation confirmed the death of Jee Ick Joo, a South Korean businessman who was
abducted in Angeles on October 18, 2016.[10]
 January 30 – Rodrigo Duterte ordered the cleansing of the Philippine National Police (PNP) after corruption was
discovered at the wake of the kidnapping of the South Korean, Jee Ick-Joo.[11]

February
 February 1
  a fire hit the House Technology Industries, Ltd. factory inside the Cavite Export Processing Zone in General
Trias, Cavite.[12]
 The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People's Army (NPA), and National Democratic Front (NDF)
ended their unilateral ceasefire with the Philippine government.[13]
 February 10 – A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte, killing at least 4 people.[14]
 February 14
 The Philippine National Police declared a "war on illegal gambling", following the withdrawal of the police on
the War on Drugs.[15]
 Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretary Gina Lopez ordered the closure of 75 mines for
violations of environmental laws.[16]
 February 21 – A tour bus carrying college students bound for a camping site in Tanay, Rizal, lost brakes
and crashed into a roadside electricity pole, killing 15 and injuring 40 on board.[17] The accident uncovered lax
regulations on safety of students on educational trips in the Philippines and prompted the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) to issue moratoriums on field trips for the 2016–17 school
year.[18]
 February 24 – Senator Leila de Lima was arrested for violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, related to her alleged involvement in the New Bilibid Prison drug trafficking scandal.[19][20]
 February 27 – Jeepney drivers, mostly belonging to the transport groups, PISTON and Stop and Go Coalition, led a
nationwide strikeagainst the planned modernization of jeepneys, that caused suspension of classes and stranding
passengers at major metropolitan areas nationwide.[21]
 February 28 – President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.[22][23]

March
 March 1 - After a temporary suspension due to the kidnapping and killing of a South Korean national, Philippine
president Rodrigo Duterte orders the Philippine National Police to resume his controversial campaign. [24]
 March 2 – Angel Manalo, brother of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo, and 31 others were
arrested for illegal possession of firearms for the alleged shooting incident at Manalo's compound in Quezon City.[25]
 March 9 – Members of Kadamay (Kalipunan ng Damayan Mahihirap) occupied 4,000 houses inside government
housing projects in Pandi and San Jose del Monte in Bulacan.[26]
 March 15 – Magdalo representative Gary Alejano filed the first impeachment complaint against Rodrigo Duterte
resulting from extrajudicial killings in the Philippine war on drugs.[27]

April
 April 4
 Rodrigo Duterte ordered the resignation of Department of Interior and Local Government secretary Ismael
Sueño amidst corruption allegations.[28]
 A magnitude 5.5 earthquake, that occurred northwest of Tingloy, hit Batangas, causing damage to
buildings.[29] The province soon declared a state of calamity after the quake.[30]
 April 11 – A clash between the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police Special Action Force
and Abu Sayyaf in Inabanga, Bohol kills 6, including the notorious Muammar Askali, also known as "Abu Rami".[31]
 April 17 – A bus traveling from Isabela into Ilocos region fell off a ravine in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, killing 31 on board.
The accident, resulting from poor vehicle maintenance, is one of the most deadliest road accidents in the Philippines.[32]
 April 26–29 – The 30th ASEAN Summit was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay.[33]
 April 27 – The Philippine National Police discovered a secret jail cell inside a Manila Police District precinct, that raised
possibilities of police abuses in Rodrigo Duterte's campaign against illegal drugs.[34]
 April 28 — The bombings were a series of blasts which took place in the Manila district of Quiapo in the Philippines. [35]

May
 May 5 – United Nations special rapporteur Agnes Callamard made a controversial visit on a drug policy forum in
the University of the Philippines. The Philippine government complained about her unannounced visit, that shown lack
of understanding on the human rights situation in Rodrigo Duterte's ongoing war on drugs.[36]
 May 6 - just one week since the first blast, twin bombings took place about two and a half hours apart in the same
district in Quiapo, Manila.[37]
 May 15 – The majority of the House of Representatives justice committee rejected the impeachment complaint filed by
Magdalo representative Gary Alejano against Rodrigo Duterte for lack of substance.[38]
 May 16
 President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order No. 25, that renamed Benham Rise to Philippine Rise.[39]
 President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order No. 26, that ordered a nationwide smoking ban.[40]
 May 18
 Implementation of Republic Act No. 10913, or the "Anti-Distracted Driving Act", started.[41]
 Ferdinand Marcelino, along with his Chinese asset, Yan Yi Shou, were released after their drug-related case was
dropped.[42]
 May 19 – Implementation of Republic Act No. 10666, or the "Children on Motorcycle Safety Act of 2015", started.[43]
 May 23 – President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 216 declaring a 60-day martial law in Mindanao
following clashes between government forces and the Maute group in Marawi.[44]

Resorts World Manila immediately following the shooting. The complex was shrouded in smoke from fires started by the suspect. Also

picture is Maxims Tower, where the attacker committed suicide.

June
 June 1 - Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announces the deaths of ten soldiers in Marawi as a result of a
"friendly fire" airstrike. [45]
 June 2 – A gunman attacked Resorts World Manila in Pasay around midnight, caused a major panic within the
complex. Around 38 people were dead, due to smoke inhalation from the fire while injuring 70 people.[46]
 June 4
 In Marawi, Philippines, a ceasefire organised by Moro separatists is broken, leaving locals hungry for nearly two
weeks. [47]
 Philippine police identified the attacker at Resorts World Manila as Jessie Javier Carlos, an ex-employee of the
Department of Finance who was deeply in debt.[48] [49]

 June 12 — the Philippines' Independence day, the Armed Forces of the Philippines hoped that as of this day, Marawi
siege will be over. The Philippine Government raised the symbolic Philippine Flag in several places in Marawi like the
Marawi City Hall, Lanao del Sur Provincial Capitol, Camp Ranao, Mindanao State University, Amai Pakpak
Hospital and several roads in the city. Philippine troops, Tanks, Rescue Van and trucks, Police cars, Patrol Cars, Army
Service units and Heavy Tanks also carried a Philippine Flag which symbolizes that the roads they are roaming around
are part of Philippine Territory to fight back to the Maute's black flag. However, the battle still continues.[citation needed]
 June 19 - Ronald dela Rosa was the guest of honor and speaker at the celebration of José Rizal’s 156th birth
anniversary. He claimed that he was related to the national hero through a common ancestor named Ines dela Rosa.[50]
 June 27 — more than two men killed 5 members of a family inside their home in San Jose del
Monte, Bulacan, Philippines. The authorities listed five persons of interest involved in the massacre. Within two weeks
after the incident, three of the five persons of interests have been killed by unknown assailants within different areas in
Bulacan.[51]

July
 July 6
 a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Leyte, causing at least 4 deaths and 100 injuries. The quake also caused power
interruptions in the whole of Eastern Visayas and nearby Bohol.[52]
 The Supreme Court says President Rodrigo Duterte can declare martial law in the whole Philippines. Two days
prior, the Supreme Court had ruled in favor of the constitutionality of Proclamation No. 216 which declared Martial
Law and suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the whole of Mindanao, in response to
the Marawi crisis. [53]

 July 22 - In a special joint session requested by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Congress of the Philippines voted 261-
18 to extend the martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2017.[54][55][56]

 July 23 - The nationwide ban on public smoking is implemented.[57][58]

 July 24 – President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA).[59]

 July 30 - Sixteen people, including Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr. and his wife, are killed in a police drug
raid in Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The Parojinog family had been previously identified with their ties to the illegal
drug trade, as well as the organized crime group Kuratong Baleleng. [60] [61]

August
 August 7 - Two more Filipino journalists are murdered in a span of two days adding to toll of more than a hundred
journalists killed since 2000. [62] [63]

 August 8
 The Pentagon is considering conducting airstrikes in Marawi, which if approved would later put U.S. troops on the
ground to battle the ISIS-affiliated Maute group as well as related Islamist terror groups. A spokesperson later
denied the claims as well as clarified that the Philippines has yet to make a request. [64]
 The Supreme Court of the Philippines has junked all petitions against the burial of former President of the
Philippines Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, re-affirming its earlier ruling on 8 November
2016. [65]
 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Celebrates 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration at the
Philippine International Convention Center in Manila and at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City.

 August 9 – President Rodrigo Duterte abolishes the Negros Island Region (first created in 2015 by his predecessor)
through Executive Order no. 38, citing lack of funds to fully establish the region. Negros Occidental reverts back to
the Western Visayasregion, Negros Oriental back to the Central Visayas region. [66]

 August 11 - The Department of Agriculture confirms an avian influenza outbreak in the province of Pampanga.[67][68]

 August 16
 At least 32 people are killed in a series of police raids near Manila, Philippines, allegedly due to the ongoing drug
war. [69]
 A 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos was fatally shot by police officers conducting an anti-drug operation
in Caloocan, Metro Manila. The case became controversial when the official police reports differed from witness
accounts and CCTV footage.[70][71][72]
 August 17 - Over 25 persons are killed and 48 are arrested by the Philippine National Police Manila Police District on
consecutive anti-drug operations in Manila within 24 hours. [73]

 August 20
 The Philippine Catholic Church condemns the killings in the Philippines after anger erupts due to the death of 17-
year old Kian Loyd delos Santos.[74] [75]
 The Court of Appeals of the Philippines has junked U.S. Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton's motion for
reconsideration, re-affirming its decision last April upholding the 2015 homicide ruling of the Olongapo City
Regional Trial Court; citing the defendant's arguments as mere "rehash of issues". The Court of Appeals also
upheld the payment of ₱ 4.32 million to Jennifer Laude's family for "loss of earning capacity". Pemberton faces 10
years in prison. [76]

 August 21 — After the murder of Kian Loyd delos Santos, a 17-year old student, in the campaign against drugs in
the Philippines, thousands of marchers protest in EDSA heeding calls from the Philippine Catholic Church to criticize
the drug war. [77]

 August 23 — Two people die in an earthquake in Leyte, Philippines. [78]

 August 24 - The senate investigates the alleged shooting of a 17-year old male student seemingly connected to the
ongoing drug war. [79]

 August 26 — Hundreds of sympathizers attend the funeral procession of a teenager killed allegedly due to the
ongoing drug purge in the Philippines. [80]

September
 September 7 - The Senate investigates Paolo Duterte, the son of current Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, in an
alleged methamphetamine smuggling scandal. [81].
 September 11 - The Department of Justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II is caught allegedly conspiring a lawsuit against
opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros. [82]

 September 12
 In an unconfirmed video, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant instructs its followers to go and fight in
the Philippines instead of the Middle East. [83]
 The Philippine senators call for Justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II to resign. [84]
 The House of Representatives of the Philippines approves a bill that limits the budget of the Commission on
Human Rights to only ₱1,000 (US$20). [85] [86]

 September 14 — The Communist-aligned Makabayan bloc leaves the majority of the Philippine lower House over
disagreements due to the ongoing drug crackdown. [87]

 September 15 - Around 1,200 members of the Philippine National Police in the suburb of Caloocan are fired over
allegations of crimes attributed to the police. [88]

 September 20 - Speaking to government workers at the presidential palace in Manila, President Rodrigo Duterte orders
police to kill his eldest son, Paulo Duterte, if drug trafficking allegations against him are proven true, and adds that
those who carried out the execution would be protected from prosecution. [89]

 September 21 - At The "National Day of Protest", coinciding the 45th anniversary of declaration of Martial Law by late
president and dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, a massive protest, led by the group called "Movement Against Tyranny" —
led by Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares, will be held at Luneta.[90][91] Not only about the killings, but also
calling out about Duterte attacks towards the institution such as the Ombudsman, and his intolerance from the
critics/dissenters.[91] Malacañang Palace released Duterte’s Proclamation No. 319 and Memorandum Circular no. 26 on
this day.[92] A Memorandum Circular no. 26 states that government offices and public schools at all levels are
suspended.[92] Duterte said that he will not condone any means of violence committed by protesters.[93]
October

Scheduled events
 November 10–12 – The Philippines will host the 31st ASEAN Summit Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles, Pampanga.[33]
 November 13–14 – The Philippines as host the Twelfth East Asia Summit at the Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles,
Pampanga.[94]

Unknown
 TBA – The Peace Talks between the Government and the Moro National Liberation Front will be re-opened.[95][96]

Holidays
On August 18, 2016, the government announced at least 19 Philippine holidays for 2017 as declared by virtue of
Proclamation No. 50, series of 2016.[97] Note that in the list, holidays in italics are "special non-working holidays," those
in bold are "regular holidays," and those in non-italics and non-bold are "special holidays for schools."
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

 January 1 – New Year's Day

 January 2 – Special non-working holiday (in observance of the New Year's Day celebration)[98]
 January 28 – Chinese New Year
 February 25 – 1986 EDSA Revolution
 April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
 April 13 – Maundy Thursday
 April 14 – Good Friday
 April 15 – Black Saturday
 May 1 – Labor Day
 June 12 – Independence Day
 June 26 – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan)
 August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
 August 28 – National Heroes Day
 September 1 – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
 October 31 – Special non-working holiday
 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 observance of New Year's celebrations)

Business and Economy

 August 22 - Viacom International Media Networks has announced it will no longer pursue a Nickelodeon underwater
theme park and resort in Palawan, Philippines. The project, announced last January, attracted controversy due to
criticisms from environmentalist groups who fear the resort might destroy the area's marine eocsystem, home to two
UNESCO World Heritage sites. [99]

Health
 August 11 — Cases of H5N6 in poultry farms in Pampanga were detected; this was the first time the avian virus was
detected in the country.[100]

Sports
For the full list of events related to Philippine sports in 2017, see 2017 in Philippine sports.

January
February
March
April
May
 May 6, Football – The first match of the inaugural season of the Philippines Football League, the country's first
nationwide professional football league was played.[101][102]
 May 12–18, Basketball – The Philippines hosted the 2017 SEABA Championship.[103]

June
July
August
 August 3–8, Boxing – The Asian Junior Boxing Championship will be hosted in the Philippines, with Davao City named
as a possible host city.[104]
 August 9–17, Volleyball – Metro Manila will host the 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.[105]
 August 19–30 – The Philippines competed at the 29th Southeast Asian Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The
Philippines finished the 29th SEA Games in 6th place with a medal haul of 24 Golds, 33 Silvers and 64 Bronze which is
the country's worst finish in 18 years. The next edition of the Southeast Asian Games will be hosted by the Philippines
in 2019.[106] [107]

September
Scheduled

Entertainment and culture

For the events related to Philippine television in 2017, see 2017 in Philippine television; for films, see List of Philippine films
of 2017; and for music, see 2017 in Philippine music.

January
 January 9
 President Duterte issued Proclamation No. 124 declaring the month of January as the National Bible Month.[108]
 President Duterte declared Yabing Masalon Dulo, Ambalang Ausalin, and Estelita Tumandan Bantilan, the three
female Mindanaoan weavers as National Living Treasures for 2016.[109]
 January 30 – The coronation event of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant takes place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
It is the third time that the Philippines hosted the event.[110] Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned as Miss Universe
2016.[111][112]

February
 February 14-15 – Digital TV Summit was held in Novotel Manila, Quezon City.[citation needed]
 February 28 – Light Network became the first broadcaster to switch off completely its analog transmission. Digital
transmission began the following day.[citation needed]

March
 March 5 – Maymay Entrata of Cagayan de Oro was hailed as the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7.[citation
needed]

 March 11 - Noven Belleza of Victorias,Negros Occidental was hailed as It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand
Champion.[citation needed]
 March 31 – Michelle Arceo of Mandaluyong was crowned as the first ever Gandang Filipina of Wowowin.[citation needed]

April
 April 30 – Rachel Peters, a Filipino-British model, was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2017 during the
coronation night of the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[citation needed]

May
 May 27 – JC Teves, Debbie Then, Kim Cruz and Arturo Daza was named as the four new MYX VJs at the end of MYX
VJ Search 2017.[citation needed]
 May 30 – Angela Lehmann from Bicol was declared as the grand winner of Philippines' Next Top Model: High
Streetcompetition.[citation needed]

June
 June 4 – Wacky Kiray was crowned as the first Greatest Entertainer of I Can Do That![citation needed]
 June 28 – Maureen Wroblewitz, representing the Philippines, was declared as the grand winner of Asia's Next Top
Model (cycle 5).[citation needed]

July
 July 15 – Karen Ibasco, was crowned as Miss Philippines Earth 2017 during the coronation night at the Mall of Asia
Arena, Pasay City, Philippines
 July 30 – Jona Soquite of Davao City won as the first The Voice Teens grand champion.

August
 August 1 – MTVph was launched on all cable/satellite providers in the Philippines. It is co-owned by Viacom
International Media Networks Asia and Solar Entertainment Corporation.

September
 September 3 – Former UAAP Courtside Reporter Laura Victoria Lehmann was crowned as the Miss World Philippines
2017 on the Coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. She will represent the Philippines at Miss World
2017 pageant to be held in China.

Deaths
January

 January 1 – Mel Lopez, former Mayor of Manila (1986–92) and Philippine Sports Commission chairman (1993–96)
(b. 1935)[113]
 January 17 – Donna Villa, actress, film producer, and wife of Carlo J. Caparas (b. 1960) [114]

February

 February 6 – Boy Asistio, former Mayor of Caloocan (1980–86, 1988–95) (b. 1936)[115]
 February 9 – Rev. Fr. Erick Santos, preacher of Kerygma TV and former host of Family Rosary Crusade (b. 1962)
 February 12 – Herminio Bautista, comedian, director, and former Quezon City councilor (b. 1934) [116]

 February 28 – Simeon Datumanong, former congressman of Maguindanao and former cabinet member (b. 1935) [117]

March

 March 2 – Cornelia "Angge" Lee, radio and talent manager of ABS-CBN (b. 1946)
 March 5 – Roden Araneta, finalist of Clown in a Million, Yes Yes Show mainstay, actor and comedian (b. 1961) [118]

 March 20 – Leticia Ramos-Shahani, former senator (b. 1929) [119]

 March 23 – Alex Tizon, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist (b. 1959) [120]

April

 April 13 – Roberto Aboitiz, Chairman of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (b. 1949) [121]

 April 14 – Mariano Que, founder of Mercury Drug (b. 1921) [122]

 April 15 – Alfonso Yuchengco, prominent industrialist, certified public accountant, educator, and diplomat (b. 1923) [123]

 April 17 – Wilfredo Cruz, songwriter (b. 1947) [124]

May

 May 2 – Romeo Vasquez, actor (b. 1939) [125]

 May 24 – Gil Portes, film director (b. 1945) [126]

 May 25 – Eva Estrada Kalaw, former senator (b. 1920) [127]

June

 June 3 – Carlos "Bobong" Velez, head of Vintage Enterprises (b. 1945)[128]

 June 10:
 Leovino Hidalgo, Mayor of Balete, Batangas[129]
 Malang, artist (b. 1928)[130]

 June 17:
 Rodolfo Fontiveros Beltran, Roman Catholic prelate and Vicar Apostolic of Bontoc-Lagawe and Bishop of San
Fernando de La Union (b. 1948)[131]
 Leopoldo S. Tumulak, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tagbilaran and Military Ordinary of the
Philippines (b. 1944)[132]

 June 30 – Jake Tordesillas, screenwriter (b. 1948) [133]

July

 July 14 – Nikka Cleofe Alejar, news anchor (b. 1975) [134]

 July 21 – Soxie Topacio, film director and LGBT activist (Quezon City Pride Council) (b. 1952) [135]

 July 30 – Reynaldo Parojinog, Mayor of Ozamiz [136]

August

 August 1 – Alfie Lorenzo, talent manager (b. 1939) [137]

 August 2 – Bobby Ortega, member of the Baguio City Council (b. 1938) [138]

 August 8 – Zeny Zabala, actress (b. 1937) [139]

 August 24 – Amelyn Veloso, news anchor (b. 1974) [140]

September

 September 4 – David Consunji, chairman emeritus of DMCI Holdings (b. 1921)[141]

 September 17 – Cris Bolado, basketball player (Alaska Milkmen) (b. 1969)[142]
 September 23 – Loreto Carbonell, basketball player (b. 1933) [143]

 September 26 – Dominador Aytona, politician, Senator (b. 1918) [144]

 September 30 – Joe Taruc, radio broadcaster (b. 1947) [145]

October

 October 7 – Washington SyCip, accountant, founder of the Asian Institute of Management and SGV &
Company (b. 1921)[146]
 October 8 – Henedina Abad, politician, member of the House of Representatives of the
Philippines for Batanes (b. 1955) [147]
 October 9 – Tony Calvento, Veteran Journalist (b. 1954) [148]
 October 11 – Emmanuel Borlaza, Film Director (b. 1936) [149]