2023 in the Philippines
2023 in the Philippines details notable events that have occurred, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic, which largely defined the preceding three years (2020, 2021, and 2022), continued into 2023, albeit not as much compared to the previous years.
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Incumbents
- President: Bongbong Marcos (PFP)
- Vice President: Sara Duterte (Independent)
- Congress (19th):
- Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo
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Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.
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Sara
Duterte
Duterte
Juan Miguel
Zubiri
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Ferdinand Martin
Romualdez
Romualdez
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Alexander
Gesmundo
Gesmundo
Ongoing events
Events
January
- January 1 – 2023 Philippine airspace closure: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines closes the country's airspace for nearly six hours due to a power outage in its air traffic management center that affected its communication systems, disrupting more than 280 commercial flights and more than 56,000 passengers.[1]
- January 4 – The Ateneo de Manila University debate team wins the 2023 World Universities Debating Championship, the world's largest international debating tournament, held at the King Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Spain.[2][3] It is the first time that a Philippine university has won the title.[4]
- January 10 – Territorial disputes in the South China Sea: The Supreme Court nullifies the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement between the Philippine National Oil Company, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, and Petrovietnam to conduct joint oil and gas exploration activities within the Philippine exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea since 2005, citing the unconstitutionality of permitting foreign corporations and governments to exploit the country's natural resources.[5]
- January 13 – Zootaxa reveals in a publication the discovery of two new species of hedgehog (Podogymnura) in the mountains of southeastern Mindanao.[6]
- January 18 – The Court of Tax Appeals acquits online news website Rappler as well as its founder, Maria Ressa, in a tax evasion case filed against them by the country's government in 2018.[7]
- January 24:
- The Supreme Court en banc votes, 13–1, to declare the TRAIN Law (Republic Act No. 10963) as constitutional, with two petitions against the law dismissed.[8]
- A Cessna 206, bound for Maconacon, Isabela from Cauayan, is reported missing.[9] The plane would be found on March 9 in Divilacan, with all six people aboard confirmed dead.[10][11]
- January 25 – A Philippine Air Force SF.260 training flight from Sangley Point Airport in Cavite City, crashes on a paddy field in Pilar, Bataan, killing two people on board.[12]
- January 30 – The Anti-Terrorism Council announces its resolutions, dated December 7, 2022, designating community doctor Natividad Castro, an alleged active member of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People's Army–National Democratic Front, and the Al Khobar Group in Mindanao, allegedly linked to the Dawlah Islamiyah, as terrorists.[13][14]
February
- February 1 – Philippines–United States relations: The Philippines permits the United States Armed Forces access to an additional four military bases, thereby expediting the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.[15]
- February 6 – Second Thomas Shoal laser incident: A China Coast Guard vessel allegedly uses a laser weapon on a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea leading to the Philippines filing a diplomatic protest.[16][17]
- February 8 – The Supreme Court (SC) publicizes a January 16 decision dismissing graft charges filed in 1990 against Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and former senate president Juan Ponce Enrile and eight other respondents in relation to the Coco Levy Fund scam, citing violation of the right to speedy trial as well as the deaths of four of those involved.[18][19]
- February 11 – Camp Evangelista shooting: Four soldiers are killed and another is critically injured by a fellow soldier during a mass shooting at a barracks in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao.[20] The perpetrator is shot dead.[21]
- February 15 – The SC publicizes a January 17 decision affirming the dismissal in 2012 by the Ombudsman of graft complaints filed against two former members of President Ferdinand Marcos' cabinet, Roberto Ongpin and Jose Aspiras, and six other individuals in connection with the granting of loans in 1980 involving the Philippine National Bank.[22][23]
- February 17 – Four people are killed and two others are injured, including Lanao del Sur governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., when their convoy is ambushed in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, by unknown gunmen.[24]
- February 18 – A Cessna 340 aircraft operated by Energy Development Corporation crashes on Mayon Volcano, Albay, upon taking off from Bicol International Airport in Daraga for Manila, killing all four people on board, all of whom were employees of the corporation, including two Australian technical consultants.[25]
- February 24 – The Philippine Independent Church ordains Wylard Ledama to the diaconate as the first trans woman clergy in the country.[26]
- February 25 – A special election is held to fill the vacant seat in Cavite's 7th congressional district in the House of Representatives.[27] Jesus Crispin Remulla, the previous officeholder, vacated the seat to serve as the Secretary of Justice.[28] His son, Crispin Diego Remulla, is elected to the seat.[29]
- February 28 – Oil tanker MT Princess Empress sinks off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, resulting in the spillage of its diesel fuel and almost a million-liter industrial cargo fuel.[30][31] The oil spill has affecting Oriental Mindoro, southern Occidental Mindoro, northern Palawan, Caluya in Antique, and Verde Island and Tingloy in Batangas;[32][33] combined damages to environment and livelihood reaches ₱10.8-billion.[34]
March
- March 4 – Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, along with nine others, dies in an attack by gunmen in his home in Pamplona.[35]
- March 6–7 – 2023 transport strike in the Philippines: Operators of traditional public jeepneys and minivans hold a strike in various cities to protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.[36] Initially planned for a week, the strike ended earlier following a meeting between labor union leaders and Office of the President officials.[37]
- March 8 – The United Nations' committee on women's rights releases its decision, finding that the country breached its obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and violated the rights of victims of sexual abuse by the Japanese Army in World War II, and recommending the government's full reparation for the complainants.[38][39]
- March 13:
- The Navotas Regional Trial Court (RTC), in a publicized decision, convicts dismissed policeman Jefrey Perez of murder, sentencing him to reclusión perpetua, in the second conviction in relation to the deaths of two teenagers in 2017 during the country's drug war.[40][41][42]
- The Supreme Court, in a publicized February 8 ruling, reverses two rulings by the Court of Appeals which had ordered re-filing of charges of crimes against chastity against actor Vhong Navarro, eventually dismissing them citing lack of probable cause.[43][44][45]
- March 22 – The House of Representatives unanimously issues a 60-day suspension to Negros Oriental's 3rd district representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. due to his prolonged travel outside the Philippines with an expired travel clearance, constituting "disorderly behavior" under Section 142(a) of the House code of conduct for incumbent representatives.[46][47][48][49]
- March 25 – The Antipolo Cathedral gains status as an international shrine in accordance with a papal decree received on March 13. The cathedral in Antipolo, Rizal, becomes the 11th international shrine in the world, the third in Asia, and the first in the Philippines.[50]
- March 29 – Passenger ferry MV Lady Mary Joy 3 catches fire near Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan while on its way to Jolo, Sulu; thirty-three died.[51]
April
- April 4 – Fort Bonifacio boundary dispute: The Supreme Court (SC) rules with finality that Fort Bonifacio belongs to Taguig, following a territorial dispute with Makati over the barangay.[52]
- April 18 – The SC, issuing a Writ of Kalikasan, orders the prevention of the commercial release of genetically modified rice and eggplant products.[53]
- April 19 – The Court of Appeals releases a February 6 decision upholding the 2019 conviction of former bank manager Maia Santos-Deguito for money laundering regarding the 2016 Bangladesh Bank robbery.[54][55][56]
- April 20 – The government of Occidental Mindoro declares a province-wide state of calamity due to power outages that have been occurring for more than a month.[57][58]
- April 21 – SS Montevideo Maru, a Japanese merchant ship torpedoed during World War II in the deadliest incident in Australia's maritime history, is found at the South China Sea, northwest of Luzon.[59][60][61]
May
- May 2 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issues a El Niño alert after forecasts showed that the phenomenon may emerge in the next three months at 80% probability and may last until the first quarter of next year.[62][63]
- May 12 – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court acquits former Senator Leila de Lima in connection with the second of three drug cases against her.[64][65]
- May 17 – President Marcos signs Republic Act No. 11939, amending RA No. 11709 which fixed the term of office of key officers in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and providing also certain rules for compulsory retirement for the personnel.[66][67]
Predicted and scheduled events
- July 8 – The municipality of Carmona, Cavite, will gain status as a component city, once ratified in the plebiscite, in accordance with Republic Act No. 11938.[68][69]
- October 30 – The barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections will be held. Originally scheduled for December 5, 2022, the elections had been postponed by virtue of Republic Act No. 11935, signed by President Marcos on October 10 of the same year.[70][71][72]
- The city of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, will gain status as a highly urbanized city, pending a plebiscite to be held four months after the national elections but long overdue, in accordance with Proclamation No. 1057.[73]
- The country's television industry will switch off its analog broadcast and fully migrate to digital TV.[74]
Holidays
On August 23, 2022, through Proclamation No. 42, the national government declares holidays and special (working/non-working) days to be observed in the country.[75][76] The circular was later amended through Proclamation No. 90, issued on November 11, with some holidays adjusted pursuant to the holiday economics principle.[77][78] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays," and those in italics are "special (non-working) holidays."
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- January 2 – Additional special non-working day (By virtue of Proclamation No. 90.)
- February 24 – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (Actually, February 25; adjusted by virtue of a later proclamation.)[79]
- April 6 – Maundy Thursday
- April 7 – Good Friday
- April 8 – Black Saturday
- April 10 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) (Actually, April 9; considered as regular holiday by virtue of Proclamation No. 90.)
- April 21 – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) (By virtue of a later proclamation;[80] later determined to fall on April 22 as per moon sighting by the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta'.[81])
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
- August 28 – National Heroes Day
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- November 2 – All Souls' Day (Reverted to, yet declared as "additional" special non-working day.)
- November 27 – Bonifacio Day (Actually, November 30; considered as regular holiday by virtue of Proclamation No. 90.)
- December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- December 31 – Last Day of the Year (Reverted to being a special non-working holiday.)
- TBA – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Chinese New Year, a then special non-working day which to be celebrated on January 22,[82] as well as Christmas Eve (December 24), declared since 2021 as a special working day, are not in the list.
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."
Business and economy
February
- February 21 – The Senate ratifies the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, finalizing the Philippines' membership in the world's largest trade bloc.[83]
Entertainment and culture
January
- January 15 – Celeste Cortesi finishes unplaced at Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.[84] The Philippines ends its 12-year placement streak at the said pageant since 2010.[85][86]
- January 29 – Maria Luisa Varela is crowned Miss Planet International in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.[87][88] She becomes the Philippines' first representative to win the said pageant.[89]
February
- February 1 – ALV Pageant Circle announces their decision to end its partnership with Miss Supranational and not to renew their franchise, cancelling what would be its inaugural national pageant in March.[90][91]
- February 12 – Seven winners of the survival competition Dream Maker, in its conclusion, are officially launched as the male group HORI7ON.[92]
- February 15:
- The province of Kalinga claims two Guinness World Record titles for the largest performance of the banga dance and largest gong ensemble, with more than 8,000 participants in total, both performed in Tabuk.[93][94]
- The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization announces the acquisition of the Miss Intercontinental franchise, effective this year.[95]
- February 16 – Annabelle McDonnell finishes as first runner-up at Miss Charm 2023 in Vietnam.[96][97]
March
- March 8 – Radio station Radyo5 is officially rebrands its identity into 92.3 True FM, further marrying FM and AM radio together through a diverse set of programs across different news categories.[98]
- March 11 – Lars Pacheco of Bulacan is crowned as Miss International Queen Philippines 2023 during the coronation night held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.[99][100][101]
- March 26 – Ingrid Santamaría finishes in the Top 14 at Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 in Bolivia.[102][103]
- March 29 – The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization announces the acquisition of Miss Chinese World and Miss Environment International franchises.[104][105]
- March 30 – Vogue Philippines features tattoo artist Apo Whang-od for the April issue, becoming the oldest cover model of the global fashion magazine.[106]
April
- April 11 – Awarding ceremony for the first edition of the Metro Manila Summer Film Festival is held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, with entry About Us But Not About Us winning most awards.[107][108]
- April 29 – Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna is crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2023 in the pageant's coronation event held in Toledo, Cebu.[109]
May
- May 6 – Lyka Estrella of General Santos City was hailed as Tawag ng Tanghalan Year 6 Grand Champion on It's Showtime.[110]
- May 13 – Michelle Dee of Makati is crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 in the pageant's coronation event held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.[111]
- May 14 – Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol is crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 at a crowning ceremony at Okada Manila in Parañaque.[112]
- May 18 – Seven Filipinos were included in Forbes’ roster of 30 Under 30 Asia 2023, which is comprised of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region.[113]
Predicted and scheduled events
- May 28 – The coronation event of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 pageant will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[114][115]
- July 14 – Pauline Amelinckx will be competing at Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland.[116]
- August 11 – Anne Patricia Lorenzo will be competing at Miss Equality World 2023 in Indonesia.[117]
- October 26 – Nicole Borromeo will be competing at Miss International 2023 in Japan.[118][119]
- TBA – Gwendolyne Fourniol will be competing at Miss World 2023 in United Arab Emirates.[120]
- TBA – Michelle Dee will be competing at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador.[121]
- TBA – Yllana Marie Aduana will be competing at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam.[122]
Sports
Deaths
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January
- January 6 – Benjamin Almoneda (b. 1930), Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop (1990–1991) and bishop (1991–2007) of Daet[123]
- January 7 – Candido Agabas Jr. (b. 1938), former municipal mayor of Tayug, Pangasinan (1971–1986)[124]
- January 8 – Mamilyn Caramat (b. 1970), mayor of Calasiao, Pangasinan[125]
- January 12 – Manolo Lopez (b. 1942), former Philippine ambassador to Japan[126]
- January 18 – Catalino Arevalo (b. 1925), Jesuit priest and theologian[127][128]
- January 29 – Dennis Fabunan (b. 1981), Maria Cafra bassist[129]
February
- February 1:
- Angel Alcala (b. 1929), biologist and national scientist[130]
- Terry Saldaña (b. 1958), former basketball player[131]
- February 4 – Roberto Ongpin (b. 1939), businessman and former Minister of Commerce and Industry[132]
- February 5 – Khalipha Nando (b. 1940/1941), first Wa'lī of Bangsamoro and co-founder of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front[133]
- February 6 – Maynardo Espiritu (b. 1932), former mayor of Malabon, Metro Manila (1972–1986)[134]
- February 8 – Rainier Leopando (b. 1958), mayor of Siniloan, Laguna[135]
- February 12:
- Lualhati Bautista (b. 1945), writer and novelist[136]
- Angelique Alexis "Angge" Paulino (b. 1989), municipal councilor of Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija[137]
- February 13 – Doris Trinidad-Gamalinda (b. 1927), literary writer[138]
- February 17 – Maurice Arcache (b. 1934), columnist[139]
- February 19 – Rommel Alameda, vice mayor of Aparri, Cagayan[140]
- February 28 – Rob Luna (b. 1985), Esports commentator[141]
March
- March 1 – Emmanuel "Boybits" Victoria (b. 1971), former basketball player[142]
- March 4 – Roel Degamo (b. 1966), governor of Negros Oriental[143]
- March 8 – Jose David Lapuz (b. 1938), educator, cultural administrator and former Presidential Consultant for Education and International Organization[144]
- March 11 – Angel Tic-I Hobayan (b. 1929), bishop of the Diocese of Catarman[145]
- March 13 – Luis Teodoro (b. 1941), journalist[146]
- March 16 – Victor Ocampo (b. 1952), bishop of the Diocese of Gumaca[147]
- March 24 – Andrei Sison (b. 2006), actor[148]
- March 25 – Maria Lourdes "Baby" Araneta-Fores (b. 1938), stylist[149]
- March 26 – Jaime Tadeo (b. 1938), peasant leader and member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission[150]
- March 29 – Angela Perez (b. 1968), actress[151]
April
- April 9 – Edgar Madamba (b. 1949), fashion designer[152]
- April 17 – Demson Dagloc Silongan (b. 1972/1973), municipal councilor of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur[153][154]
- April 18 – Albert del Rosario (b. 1939), former Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2011–2016) and Philippine ambassador to the United States (2001–2006)[155]
- April 19 – Ed Picson (b. 1953), president and chief executive officer of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines[156]
- April 22 – Oscar M. Lopez (b. 1930), chairman emeritus of First Philippine Holdings Corporation[157]
- April 23 – Charles Dave "Chad Devs" dela Peña (b. 1995), esports player[158]
- April 24 – Ivan Emmanuel "Navi" Gacho (b. 1998), former esports player and coach[159]
May
- May 4 – Yoro Sangare (b. 2001), football player (UP Fighting Maroons)[160]
- May 5 – Carlos Padilla (b. 1944), governor of Nueva Vizcaya[161]
- May 10 – Kenneth Egano (b. 2000), professional boxer[162]
- May 14 – Michael Angelo Ramones (b. 1976/1977), municipal councilor of San Mateo, Isabela[163]
- May – Thomas Mayor (b. 1919/1920), World War II veteran and last survivor of the Bataan Death March[164]
See also
Country overviews
Related timelines for current period
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