Famous Dead People from the Philippines — Obituaries

Rosalina Jalosjos, Politician, died on August 14, 2026

Rosalina Jalosjos dead 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 11:55 am

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

Romeo Jalosjos Sr. dead at age 85, Businessman, Politician

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 3:55 pm

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

Jose Sison dead 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 2:55 pm

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

Amor Deloso dead at age 87, Filipino politician, governor of Zambales

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 8:55 am

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

Reli German dead 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 4:55 pm

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

Emilio Bataclan dead 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 8:55 am

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

Chris Lorenz Fabian dead 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 dead 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 7:55 am

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

Divine Adili dead 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 11:56 pm

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

Rene Baterbonia dead 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 11:56 pm

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 13, 2026 12:00 am

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 Filipino Olympic basketball player dead 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 12, 2026 12:00 am

Misua Filipino crossdresser 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 12:00 pm

Alfredo Bengzon Hospital executive, medical professor and academic dead 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 12:00 pm

Pepito Rodriguez Actor dead at age 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 12:00 pm

Vicente L. Rafael Contracting Colonialism; “White Love”; The Promise of the Foreign&#82…

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 12:00 pm

Vangie Labalan Filipino actress

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 12:00 pm

Jose de Venecia Jr. Politician 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 12:00 pm

Sander Severino Filipino chess player 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 12:00 pm

Isabelo San Luis

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

January 29, 2026 1:00 am

Raoul Aragon

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

January 26, 2026 3:55 pm

Sara Jane Paez

Filipino beauty queen
Died on Wednesday January 21st 2026

January 21, 2026 10:40 pm

Aniceto Sobrepeña

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

January 12, 2026 8:15 am

Marissa Sanchez

Filipino tennis player
Died on Sunday January 4th 2026

January 4, 2026 3:25 pm

Dado Banatao

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

December 26, 2025 7:10 am

Romeo Acop

Filipino politician
Died on Sunday December 21st 2025

December 21, 2025 6:15 am

Cathy Cabral

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

December 19, 2025 9:40 am

José Bantolo

Filipino Roman Catholic prelate
Died on Saturday December 13th 2025

December 13, 2025 10:20 pm

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

Jose Bantolo Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Masbate dead 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 12:00 pm