Famous People from the Philippines — Obituaries

Ed Finlan dead at age 78, Filipino actor and television director

2026. He was a Filipino actor and television director · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13

May 13, 2026

Dante Ang dead, Filipino journalist and newspaper owner

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 Dante Ang Sr. and Dante Ang I. He bought The Manila Times… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026

May 5, 2026

Edgardo Roque Filipino Olympic basketball player dead at age 88

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 the 1960 Summer Olympics. Roque also made six Philippine national teams, including… · 12 April 2026 · April 2026

April 12, 2026

Misua (drag queen) Filipino crossdresser dead at age 27

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 known for his involvement in the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines. Ty was… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026

April 2, 2026

Alfredo Bengzon Hospital executive, medical professor and academic dead at age 90

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 Ateneo de Manila University, dean of the Ateneo School of Medicine and… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026

March 3, 2026

Pepito Rodriguez Actor dead at age 83

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 was contracted under Sampaguita Pictures. He was the second of six children… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026

February 26, 2026

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

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. in history and philosophy from Ateneo de Manila University in 1977 and his… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026

February 21, 2026

Vangie Labalan Filipino actress (Manila by Night dead at age 83

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 in film and television from 1964 to 2026. She was also a… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026

February 12, 2026

Jose de Venecia Jr. Politician dead at age 89

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 89. Also known as JDV, Joe De V or Manong Joe, he led the… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · José

February 10, 2026

Sander Severino Filipino chess player dead at age 40

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 Asian Para Games. Severino was crowned the first IPCA Online World Chess… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026

February 7, 2026

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, 1960, in Guisijan, Laua-an, Antique, Philippines, he was appointed to the episcopacy… · 13 December 2025 · December 2025 · Other · José

December 13, 2025