Famous Dead People from the Philippines — Obituaries

Cesar Virata, Filipino politician, died on October 2, 2026

Cesar Virata passes away at age 95

Cesar Virata, the Filipino politician who served as prime minister of the Philippines, died on October 2, 2026, aged 95. Born Cesar Enrique Aguinaldo Virata in Kawit, he became the…

October 2, 2026 5:43 am

Leo Gaje, Filipino martial artist, died on September 25, 2026

Obituary: Leo Gaje, dead at age 88

Leo Gaje, a Filipino martial artist and the grandson and heir of Conrado B. Tortal, died on September 25, 2026, aged 88. Born in the Philippines on May 5, 1938,…

September 25, 2026 5:37 am

Jun Gato, Politician, died on September 21, 2026

Jun Gato dies at age 66

Jun Gato, a Filipino politician and representative for Batanes's at-large congressional district in the Philippine House of Representatives since 2019, died on September 21, 2026, at age 66 after a…

September 21, 2026 1:36 pm

Dakila Cua, governor and representative of Quirino, died on September 15, 2026

Dakila Cua, died aged 48

Dakila Cua, the Filipino politician who served as governor and representative of Quirino, died on September 15, 2026, aged 48. Born Dakila Carlo Enriquez Cua on November 4, 1977, he…

September 15, 2026 3:30 am

Eugenia Apostol, founder of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, died on September 13, 2026

Obituary: Eugenia Apostol, dead at age 100

Eugenia Apostol, the Filipino journalist and publisher who founded the Philippine Daily Inquirer, died on September 13, 2026, aged 100. Known also as Eggie Apostol and Eugenia "Eggie" Apostol, she…

September 13, 2026 8:30 am

Resil B. Mojares, historian and literary critic, died on September 5, 2026

Resil B. Mojares died at age 83

Resil B. Mojares, a Filipino author, historian and literary critic, died on September 5, 2026, aged 83. Born Resil Buagas Mojares on September 4, 1943, in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte,…

September 5, 2026 4:28 am

Survivor Philippines, colon cancer, died on September 1, 2026

Survivor Philippines dead at age 58

Survivor Philippines, a Filipino television and film director associated with titles including Survivor Philippines, Sagwan, The Escort, Inday Will Always Love You, Madrasta and Las Hermanas, died on September 1,…

September 1, 2026 8:34 am

Rosalina Jalosjos, Politician, died on August 14, 2026

Rosalina Jalosjos obituary: died at age 79

Rosalina Jalosjos, a Filipino politician who served as governor of Zamboanga del Norte from 2022 to 2025, died on August 14, 2026, aged 79. Known locally as Nene Jalosjos, she…

August 14, 2026 11:35 am

Romeo Jalosjos Sr., Politician, died on August 2, 2026

Romeo Jalosjos Sr. dies at age 85

Romeo Jalosjos Sr., a Filipino politician and businessman who served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002, died on August 2, 2026, aged 85. Known also as Romeo…

August 2, 2026 3:47 pm

Jose Sison, lawyer and television host, died on July 23, 2026

Jose Sison passes away at age 88

Jose Sison, a Filipino lawyer and television host, died on July 23, 2026, aged 88. Known to viewers as the presenter of Ipaglaban Mo!, he helped bring real-life legal disputes…

July 23, 2026 2:45 pm

Amor Deloso, governor of Zambales, died on July 20, 2026

Amor Deloso died at age 87

Amor Deloso, a Filipino politician who served as governor of Zambales, died on July 20, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Botolan, Zambales, and his public career…

July 20, 2026 8:25 am

Reli German, Public relations consultant, died on July 8, 2026

Death of Reli German at age 86

Reli German, a Filipino public relations consultant and activist, died on July 8, 2026, at the age of 86. Born Aurelio German on November 25, 1939, he was known for…

July 8, 2026 4:26 pm

Emilio Bataclan, public figure, died on June 24, 2026

Emilio Bataclan has died at age 85

Emilio Bataclan, a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate and auxiliary bishop of Cebu, died on June 24, 2026. He was 85. Born Emilio Layon Bataclan on September 20, 1940, in Bantayan,…

June 24, 2026 8:30 am

Chris Lorenz Fabian, Student, died on June 22, 2026

Chris Lorenz Fabian obituary: died at age 15

Chris Lorenz Fabian, a Filipino student and boy scout, died on June 22, 2026, after being killed during the 2026 Tacloban school shooting while trying to protect his classmates. Born…

June 22, 2026 3:55 am

Romy Guevarra death at age 89

Romy Guevarra, a Filipino basketball referee, died on June 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Known as Romeo “Romy” Guevarra, he began his officiating career with the Manila Industrial…

June 16, 2026 7:41 am

Divine Adili, public figure, died on June 8, 2026

Divine Adili has died at age 21

Divine Adili, a Nigerian basketball player for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, died on June 8, 2026, after drowning during a team-building activity at a beach resort in Dipaculao, Aurora, Philippines.…

June 8, 2026 11:47 pm

Rene Baterbonia, public figure, died on June 8, 2026

Rene Baterbonia has died at age 28

Rene Baterbonia, a Filipino basketball player for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, died on June 8, 2026, at age 28. He was among two student athletes who drowned during a team-building…

June 8, 2026 11:49 pm

Obituary: Ed Finlan, dead at age 78

Ed Finlan died on May 13, 2026. He was a Filipino actor and television director. Tags Actors, 13 May 2026, Ed, Finlan, Philippines, May 13, May 2026

May 12, 2026 11:54 pm

Dante Ang dead

Dante Ang, a Filipino journalist and chairman emeritus and owner of The Manila Times, died on May 5, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1942. Ang was known as…

May 5, 2026 12:00 am

Edgardo Roque dies at age 88

Edgardo Roque, a Filipino Olympic basketball player, died on April 12, 2026, at age 88. Born on February 11, 1938, in Obando, Bulacan, in the Philippine Commonwealth, he competed in…

April 11, 2026 11:36 pm

Misua Filipino dead at age 27

Jason Elvie Go Ty, a Filipino drag performer and graphic designer known by the stage name Misua, died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 27. He was best…

April 2, 2026 11:42 am

Alfredo Bengzon died at age 90

Alfredo Bengzon, a Filipino physician, educator and public official, died on March 3, 2026. Also known as Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, he served as vice-president for the Professional Schools of…

March 3, 2026 11:49 am

Pepito Rodriguez, died aged 83

Pepito Rodriguez, a Filipino actor, died on February 26, 2026, at age 83. Born Jose Maria Moreno Rodriguez on October 18, 1942, he began his acting career in 1962 and…

February 26, 2026 11:37 am

Vicente L. Rafael dead at age 70

Vicente L. Rafael, a Filipino historian and professor of Southeast Asian history at the University of Washington, Seattle, died on February 21, 2026. He was 70. Rafael received his B.A.…

February 21, 2026 11:47 am

Vangie Labalan, died aged 83

Vangie Labalan, a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach and voice actress, died on February 12, 2026. Born Maria Cristina Bonghanoy in Bago, Negros Occidental, on January 20, 1943, she worked…

February 12, 2026 11:57 am

Jose de Venecia Jr. dead at age 89

Jose de Venecia Jr., a Filipino politician and journalist who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of…

February 10, 2026 11:49 am

Sander Severino dead at age 40

Sander Severino, a Filipino chess player and FIDE Master, died on February 7, 2026. Born on June 30, 1985, in Silay, Negros Occidental, he competed in the 2018 and 2022…

February 7, 2026 11:47 am

Isabelo San dies at 96

Filipino Catholic priest and media personality (Society of the Divine Word) Died on Thursday January 29th 2026

January 29, 2026 12:30 am

Raoul Aragon dies at 78

Filipino actor (Ina ka ng Anak Mo) Died on Monday January 26th 2026

January 26, 2026 3:25 pm

Sara Jane dead at age 57

Filipino beauty queen Died on Wednesday January 21st 2026

January 21, 2026 10:10 pm

Aniceto Sobrepeña dead at age 77

Filipino banker and public servant Died on Monday January 12th 2026

January 12, 2026 8:07 am

Marissa Sanchez, died aged 69

Filipino tennis player Died on Sunday January 4th 2026

January 4, 2026 3:19 pm

Dado Banatao has died at age 79

Filipino tech entrepreneur and engineer Died on Friday December 26th 2025

December 26, 2025 6:52 am

Romeo Acop dies at age 78

Filipino politician Died on Sunday December 21st 2025

December 21, 2025 6:05 am

Cathy Cabral dead at age 63

Filipino civil engineer and government official Died on Friday December 19th 2025

December 19, 2025 9:31 am

José Bantolo, died aged 65

Filipino Roman Catholic prelate Died on Saturday December 13th 2025

December 13, 2025 10:06 pm

Jose Bantolo, bishop of Masbate, died on December 13, 2025

Death of Jose Bantolo at age 65

Jose Bantolo, a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Masbate since 2011, died on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born Jose Salmorin Bantolo on November 12,…

December 13, 2025 11:59 am