2019 in the Philippines

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• President: Rodrigo Duterte (PDP–Laban)
• Vice President: Leni Robredo (Liberal)
• Congress (17th, ended June 4):
• Senate President: Tito Sotto (NPC)
• House Speaker: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (PDP–Laban) (until June 30)
• Congress (18th, convened July 22):
• Senate President: Vicente Sotto III (NPC)
• House Speaker: Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista) (elected July 22)
• Chief Justice:
• Lucas Bersamin (until October 18)
• Antonio Carpio (acting) (October 18–23)
• Diosdado Peralta (from October 23)

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• January 8 – Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC Phil) files for corporate rehabilitation after declaring bankruptcy. It is the biggest bankruptcy in the Philippines surpassing the more than $386 million financial losses in the country related to the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy of 2008.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/681052/hanjin-bankruptcy-poses-headwind-for-pse-s-financials-sector/story/ | title=Hanjin bankruptcy poses headwind for PSE's Financials sector | work=GMA News | date=January 11, 2019 | access-date=January 11, 2019}} HHIC defaulted its $412 million loan credited to five local banking firms.{{cite news | url=https://business.inquirer.net/263398/local-banks-grapple-with-biggest-default-in-ph-corporate-history | title=Local banks grapple with biggest default in PH corporate history | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=January 11, 2019 | access-date=January 13, 2019}}
• January 10:
• President Duterte signs Republic Act. No. 11188, providing special protection of children in armed conflict.{{cite news |last1=Parrocha |first1=Azer |title=Duterte signs law protecting children in armed conflict |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1062378 |access-date=7 March 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=19 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222135938/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1062378 |archive-date=22 February 2019 |language=en}}
• Maia Santos Deguito, the former bank manager of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is convicted of money laundering in connection with the $81-million cyber heist on Bangladesh's central bank in 2016.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/10/19/ex-rcbc-manager-deguito-found-guilty-of-money-laundering | title=Ex-RCBC manager Deguito found guilty of money laundering | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 10, 2019 | access-date=January 10, 2019}}
• January 21 – A plebiscite takes place with the majority of voters ratifying the Bangsamoro Organic Law creating the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and abolishing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.{{cite news | url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/662011/now-that-bol-is-signed-the-more-difficult-part-begins-says-zubiri/story/ | title=Now that BOL is signed, 'the more difficult part begins,' says Zubiri | work=GMA News | date=July 27, 2018 | access-date=July 27, 2018}} Cotabato City also votes to join the new autonomous region while in Isabela City in Basilan rejects its inclusion to the region.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/680568/bol-plebiscite-in-cotabato-to-push-through-despite-new-year-s-eve-blast-comelec/story/ | title=BOL plebiscite in Cotabato to push through despite New Year's Eve blast —Comelec | work=GMA News | date=January 7, 2019 | access-date=January 7, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/682636/armm-votes-yes-to-bol-bangsamoro-autonomous-region/story/?ataglance | title=ARMM votes yes to BOL, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region | work=GMA News | date=January 24, 2019 | access-date=January 24, 2019}}
• January 24 – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) places tawilis on the list of endangered species.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/01/25/1888027/taals-tawilis-now-endangered-list | title=Taal's tawilis now on endangered list | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=January 25, 2019 | access-date=January 25, 2019}}
• January 27:
• At least 20 people are killed while 111 people are injured after explosions rock the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/222009-jolo-sulu-cathedral-bombing-january-27-2019 | title=At least 27 dead in Jolo Cathedral bombing | work=Rappler | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 31, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/682891/6-people-hurt-in-blast-at-jolo-sulu-church-military/story/?just_in&headline | title=At least 19 killed, dozens hurt in Jolo cathedral blasts —PNP | work=GMA News | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/27/19/twin-blasts-reported-in-jolo | title=Several killed, dozens wounded in twin blasts at Jolo church | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/27/world/asia/philippines-jolo-cathedral-bombing.html | title=Philippines Cathedral Bombing Kills 20 | newspaper=The New York Times | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}}
• January 28 – Lawmakers propose to lower the age of criminal responsibility, sparking outrage.

• February 6 – The second round of the Bangamoro Organic Law plebiscite is held with voters in 67 barangays in North Cotabato and six towns in Lanao del Norte deciding if they are in favor of their localities joining the proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/07/18/bangsamoro-plebiscite-set-on-2-separate-days-in-2019 | title=Bangsamoro plebiscite set on 2 separate days in 2019 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=December 7, 2018 | access-date=December 7, 2018}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/682998/plebiscite-in-lanao-del-norte-north-cotabato-to-proceed-on-feb-6-comelec/story/?just_in&featured | title=Plebiscite in Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato to proceed on Feb. 6 —Comelec | work=GMA News | date=January 28, 2019 | access-date=January 28, 2019}} The 63 barangays in North Cotabato vote to join the new region while the six municipalities in Lanao del Norte, despite approving the motion, fail to join after the rest of the province rejects their inclusion to the region.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/684950/expanded-bangsamoro-autonomous-region-now-includes-63-barangays-in-north-cotabato/story/ | title=Expanded Bangsamoro Autonomous Region now includes 63 barangays in North Cotabato | work=GMA News | date=February 14, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/02/14/Bangsamoro-region-North-Cotabato-Lanao-del-Norte.html | title=63 North Cotabato villages complete new Bangsamoro region | work=CNN Philippines | date=February 14, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019 | archive-date=February 17, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217112954/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/02/14/Bangsamoro-region-North-Cotabato-Lanao-del-Norte.html | url-status=dead }}
• February 13 – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for cyber libel upon orders from Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/684838/nbi-serves-arrest-warrant-vs-rappler-ceo-maria-ressa/story/ | title=Rappler CEO Maria Ressa arrested for cyber libel | work=GMA News | date=February 13, 2019 | access-date=February 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/02/15/1893849/maria-ressa-posts-p100000-bail-hits-weaponization-law | title=Maria Ressa posts P100,000 bail, hits 'weaponization of law' | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=February 15, 2019 | access-date=February 15, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://nine.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/02/13/maria-ressa-rappler-arrest.html | title=Rappler CEO Maria Ressa arrested for alleged 'cyber libel'; bail rejected | work=CNN Philippines | date=February 14, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019 | archive-date=March 16, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316204216/http://nine.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/02/13/maria-ressa-rappler-arrest.html | url-status=dead }} She posts bail the next day. Ressa claims that her right to due process was violated, since she was not informed of the complaint against her. She also describes her arrest as an "abuse of power" and "weaponization of the law". Ressa's arrest is condemned by journalists, organizations, and influential figures from the Philippines and abroad, describing it as an attack on press freedom.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/13/19/attack-on-press-freedom-lawmakers-critics-condemn-ressas-arrest | title='Attack on press freedom': Lawmakers, critics condemn Ressa's arrest | work=ABS-CBN News | date=February 13, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://nine.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/02/14/United-Nations-Agnes-Callamard-Rappler-CEO-Maria-Ressa.html | title=UN rapporteur tells Rappler CEO: 'You can count on us' | work=CNN Philippines | date=February 14, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019 | archive-date=March 16, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316211040/http://nine.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/02/14/United-Nations-Agnes-Callamard-Rappler-CEO-Maria-Ressa.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/14/19/amanpour-albright-international-groups-hit-maria-ressa-arrest | title=Amanpour, Albright, international groups hit Maria Ressa arrest | work=ABS-CBN News | date=February 14, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019}} Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo denies that the government was trying to silence press freedom. President Duterte has repeatedly labeled Rappler as "fake news" as he perceives the online news site to be too critical of his administration.{{cite news | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/top-philippine-journalist-and-time-person-of-the-year-arrested-on-libel-charges/2019/02/13/f05baf54-2f86-11e9-8ad3-9a5b113ecd3c_story.html?noredirect=on | title=Top Philippine journalist and Time person of the year arrested on libel charges | newspaper=The Washington Post | date=February 13, 2019 | access-date=February 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/14/19/govt-had-leeway-to-resolve-cyber-libel-complaint-in-favor-of-ressa-ibp | title=Gov't had 'leeway' to resolve cyber libel complaint in favor of Ressa: IBP | work=ABS-CBN News | date=February 14, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019}} However, the libel complaint had been filed by businessman Wilfredo Keng regarding a Rappler article published in May 2012 (updated in February 2014) where Keng was alleged to have lent a vehicle to Chief Justice Renato Corona, who was undergoing an impeachment trial at the time.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/194279-ressa-santos-cyber-libel-complaint-keng | title=What's inside Keng's cyber libel complaint vs Rappler | work=Rappler | date=January 22, 2018 | access-date=January 28, 2018}} The article also links Keng to human trafficking and drug smuggling.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/02/15/1893836/wilfredo-keng-sees-vindication-fight-vs-irresponsible-media | title=Wilfredo Keng sees vindication in fight vs 'irresponsible media' | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=February 15, 2019 | access-date=February 15, 2019}}
• February 14 – President Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11201, creating the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.{{cite news |last1=Roque |first1=EJ |title=PRRD signs law creating Human Settlements and Urban Department |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1062333 |access-date=5 March 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=19 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327151454/http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1062333 |archive-date=27 March 2019}}
• February 22 – President Duterte signs the Tulong-Trabaho Act (Republic Act 11230), mandating free access to technical-vocational education.{{cite news |last1=Roque |first1=EJ |title=PRRD signs law on free access to tech-voc education |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1064530 |access-date=28 February 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=14 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317185154/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1064530 |archive-date=17 March 2019 |language=en}}
• February 26 – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao formally established and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) is constituted.{{cite news | url=https://www.mindanews.com/peace-process/2019/01/bangsamoro-law-ratified-how-soon-can-transition-from-armm-to-barmm-begin1/ | title=Bangsamoro law ratified; how soon can transition from ARMM to BARMM begin? | work=Minda News | date=January 26, 2019 | access-date=January 26, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/14/19/new-bangsamoro-region-set-as-milf-faces-governance-challenge | title=New Bangsamoro region set as MILF faces governance challenge | work=ABS-CBN News | date=February 19, 2019 | access-date=February 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/26/19/bangsamoro-transition-leaders-formally-take-over-armm | title=Bangsamoro transition leaders formally take over ARMM | work=ABS-CBN News | date=February 26, 2019 | access-date=February 26, 2019}}

• Since March 6 – Numerous areas across Metro Manila, estimated to be 52,000 households by Manila Water, experience water scarcity.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/13/19/list-areas-with-water-interruption-starting-march-14 | title=LIST: Areas with water interruption starting March 14 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=March 13, 2019 | access-date=March 13, 2019}} Manila Water COO Geodino Carpio cites the delay of water infrastructure projects, such as the constructions of a wastewater treatment plant in Cardona, Rizal and the Kaliwa Dam in Tanay, Rizal, for the issue.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/225718-panelo-says-manila-water-shortage-may-be-artificial | title=Panelo: Manila Water shortage may be 'artificial' | work=Rappler | date=March 14, 2019 | access-date=March 14, 2019}} Manila Water also noted the critically low levels of the La Mesa Dam, its lowest level in 12 years, which the company relies on as their emergency supply of water source.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/12/19/explainer-why-is-there-a-water-shortage-in-metro-manila | title=EXPLAINER: Why is there a water shortage in Metro Manila? | work=ABS-CBN News | date=March 12, 2019 | access-date=March 16, 2019}}
• March 10 – Murder of Christine Silawan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.{{Cite web |last=ebenedicto |date=2019-03-22 |title=STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: Quest for justice for Christine Silawan is on |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/223582/straight-to-the-point-quest-for-justice-for-christine-silawan-is-on |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=Cebu Daily News |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-06-07 |title=Accused in murder of Christine Silawan pleads not guilty |url=https://www.inkl.com/news/accused-in-murder-of-christine-silawan-pleads-not-guilty |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=inkl |language=en}}
• March 15 – Former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario file a case in the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese government officials for alleged crimes against humanity.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/25/1904403/plight-filipino-fishers-prompted-icc-challenge-vs-china-del-rosario | title=Plight of Filipino fishers prompted ICC challenge vs China — Del Rosario | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=March 25, 2019 | access-date=March 25, 2019}} The complaint cited environmental damage in the South China Sea due to land reclamation, occupation of islands, and destructive fishing activities conducted by China.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/21/19/filipino-group-files-intl-court-case-vs-chinas-xi-over-crimes-against-humanity | title=Filipino group files int'l court case vs China's Xi over 'crimes against humanity' | work=ABS-CBN News | date=March 21, 2019 | access-date=March 21, 2019}} The communication was delivered to the ICC two days before the Philippines' ICC withdrawal became effective.{{cite news | url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/173784/del-rosario-morales-sue-china-leader-in-icc | title=Del Rosario, Morales sue China leader in ICC | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=March 22, 2019 | access-date=March 22, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/226315-ex-philippine-officials-bring-xi-jinping-international-criminal-court | title=Del Rosario, Morales sue China leader in ICC | work=Rappler | date=March 21, 2019 | access-date=March 21, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/3/25/Albert-del-Rosario-Conchita-Carpio-Morales-ICC-Xi-Jinping.html | title=If ICC bid fails, Del Rosario, Morales will send more communications vs China's Xi | work=CNN Philippines | date=March 25, 2019 | access-date=March 25, 2019 | archive-date=March 25, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325153503/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/3/25/Albert-del-Rosario-Conchita-Carpio-Morales-ICC-Xi-Jinping.html | url-status=dead }}
• March 17 – The Philippines formally withdraws from the International Criminal Court after the country's withdrawal notification was received by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2017.{{cite news | url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/646575/duterte-announces-phl-withdrawal-from-icc/story/ | title=Duterte announces PHL withdrawal from ICC | work=GMA News | date=March 14, 2018 | access-date=March 14, 2018}} The court earlier launched a preliminary investigation whether it has jurisdiction to tackle on allegations of state-sanctioned human rights violations in the Philippine Drug War.{{cite news | url=http://www.interaksyon.com/one-year-withdrawal-from-icc-begins-as-ph-sends-un-note-verbale/ | title=One-year withdrawal from ICC begins as PH sends UN note verbale | newspaper=InterAksyon | date=March 17, 2018 | access-date=March 20, 2018}}{{cite news | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2018/03/19/ICC-witnesses-NGOs-preliminary-examination-IBP.html | title=ICC can tap witnesses, NGOs in preliminary examination – IBP | work=CNN Philippines | date=March 19, 2018 | access-date=March 19, 2018 | archive-date=March 20, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043627/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2018/03/19/ICC-witnesses-NGOs-preliminary-examination-IBP.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2018/03/21/dutertes-claim-rome-statute-ratification-grossly-incorrect-594778 | title=Duterte's claim on Rome Statute ratification 'grossly incorrect' | work=Sun Star | date=March 21, 2018 | access-date=March 21, 2018}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/688213/phl-leaves-international-criminal-court-over-drug-war-inquiry/story/?headline | title=PHL leaves International Criminal Court over drug war inquiry | work=GMA News | date=March 17, 2019 | access-date=March 17, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/17/1901757/philippines-becomes-second-country-quit-icc | title=Philippines becomes second country to quit ICC | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=March 17, 2019 | access-date=March 17, 2019}}
• March 21 – President Duterte officially declares the permanent termination of peace negotiations with the CPP-NPA-NDF.{{cite news |last1=Roque |first1=EJ |title=Duterte permanently ends peace talks with Reds |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065301 |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=21 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323122414/http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065301 |archive-date=23 March 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Romero |first1=Alexis |title=Duterte declares permanent termination of talks with Reds |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/21/1903483/duterte-declares-permanent-termination-talks-reds |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=The Philippine Star |date=21 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327220251/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/21/1903483/duterte-declares-permanent-termination-talks-reds |archive-date=27 March 2019}}
• March 29 – Rappler CEO and journalist Maria Ressa is arrested for allegedly violating the Anti-Dummy Law, which prohibits foreigners from intervening in the management and operation of a Filipino media company.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/689611/maria-ressa-arrested-upon-arrival-at-naia/story/ | title=Maria Ressa arrested upon arrival at NAIA, posts bail | work=GMA News | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}} She was released the same day after posting bail.{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/business/media/maria-ressa-arrested-philippines-rappler.html | title=Maria Ressa, Journalist Critical of Duterte, Is Arrested Again in Philippines | newspaper=The New York Times | date=March 28, 2019 | access-date=March 28, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/3/29/Rappler-Maria-Ressa-arrest-warrant-Anti-Dummy-Law.html | title=Rappler CEO Maria Ressa posts bail for anti-dummy law case | work=CNN Philippines | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019 | archive-date=March 19, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319045143/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/3/29/Rappler-Maria-Ressa-arrest-warrant-Anti-Dummy-Law.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/29/19/maria-ressa-arrested-at-airport-slams-travesty-of-justice | title=Maria Ressa arrested at airport, slams 'travesty of justice' | work=ABS-CBN News | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}} The charge is based on Rappler's issuance of Philippine Depositary receipts (PDRs) to the American company Omidyar Network in 2015.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/226880-maria-ressa-arrested-naia-anti-dummy-law-case-march-29-2019 | title=Maria Ressa arrested at NAIA over Anti-Dummy Law | work=Rappler | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/philippines-beleaguered-journalist-maria-ressa-arrested-190329015711048.html | title=Philippines: Beleaguered journalist Maria Ressa arrested again | work=Al Jazeera | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/27/18/palace-welcomes-ca-decision-on-rappler | title=Palace welcomes CA decision on Rappler | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 27, 2018 | access-date=March 29, 2019}} Ressa describes her arrest as an attack on press freedom, accusing the Philippine government of being "intolerant of journalists",{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47742641 | title=Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist is arrested again | work=BBC News | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}} which Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo denies.{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1101174/palace-on-latest-arrest-of-ressa-all-are-equal-before-the-law | title=Palace on Ressa arrest: 'She wants to be treated differently. That cannot be done' | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}}
• March 30 – Fourteen people are killed during police operations across Negros Oriental.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/30/19/14-farmers-massacred-in-negros-oriental-lawmaker-says | title=14 farmers massacred in Negros Oriental, lawmaker says | work=ABS-CBN News | date=March 30, 2019 | access-date=March 31, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/3/31/killings-Negros-Oriental.html | title=14 killed in joint military, police operations in Negros Oriental | work=CNN Philippines | date=March 31, 2019 | access-date=March 31, 2019 | archive-date=March 31, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331230647/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/3/31/killings-Negros-Oriental.html | url-status=dead }} Human rights and farmer groups condemn the incident, saying that the victims are merely farmers and trishaw drivers.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/03/31/1905968/14-dead-negros-oriental-police-operations | title=14 dead in Negros Oriental police operations | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=March 31, 2019 | access-date=March 31, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/04/01/1906389/pnp-negros-oriental-operations-where-14-died-not-massacre | title=PNP: Negros Oriental operations where 14 died 'not a massacre' | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=April 1, 2019 | access-date=April 1, 2019}}

• April 3 – A series of videos is uploaded by an account named "Ang Totoong Narcolist" on YouTube, accusing the Duterte family, as well as former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go, of involving in the illegal drug trade.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/228218-pnp-to-track-down-man-totoong-narco-list-video | title=PNP to track down man in 'Totoong Narco List' video | work=Rappler | date=April 15, 2019 | access-date=April 15, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/227352-malacanang-dismisses-totoong-narco-list-video-black-propaganda | title=Malacañang dismisses 'Totoong Narco List' video as black propaganda | work=Rappler | date=April 3, 2019 | access-date=April 4, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/10/19/bong-go-takes-off-shirt-to-prove-he-has-no-tattoo | title=Bong Go takes off shirt to prove he has no tattoo | work=ABS-CBN News | date=April 10, 2019 | access-date=April 10, 2019}} Rodel Jayme is arrested on April 30 by the NBI for sharing the videos.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/229473-nbi-arrests-bikoy-videos-uploader | title=NBI arrests 'Bikoy' videos uploader | work=Rappler | date=May 2, 2019 | access-date=May 2, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/02/19/nbi-to-file-inciting-to-sedition-charge-vs-anti-duterte-video-sharer | title=NBI files inciting to sedition charge vs anti-Duterte video-sharer | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 2, 2019 | access-date=May 2, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/693146/nbi-files-inciting-to-sedition-rap-vs-sharer-of-bikoy-videos/story/?top_picks&order=1 | title=NBI files inciting to sedition rap vs. 'sharer' of Bikoy videos | work=GMA News | date=May 2, 2019 | access-date=May 2, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/229522-man-arrested-just-for-sharing-bikoy-videos-may-2019 | title=Man arrested just for sharing 'Bikoy' videos | work=Rappler | date=May 2, 2019 | access-date=May 2, 2019}}
• April 5 – Republic Act 11259 is signed into law,{{Cite web|last=Salaverria|first=Leila|date=April 16, 2019|title=Plebiscite on splitting Palawan into 3 provinces set for 2020|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1106550/plebiscite-on-splitting-palawan-into-3-provinces-set-for-2020|url-status=live|access-date=May 30, 2021|website=Inquirer.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416100432/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1106550/plebiscite-on-splitting-palawan-into-3-provinces-set-for-2020|archive-date=April 16, 2019}} approving the proposed division of the province of Palawan into three provinces: Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan del Sur to be approved in a plebiscite.{{Cite web|last=Mendoza|first=Victoria|date=April 14, 2019|title=PRRD signs law that divides Palawan|url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1020938|url-status=live|access-date=May 30, 2021|website=Philippine Information Agency|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512072102/https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1020938|archive-date=May 12, 2019}}
• April 10 – Fossil fragments found in Callao Cave in Cagayan reveal the existence of the "Homo luzonensis" species of humans.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/690914/pinoy-archaeologists-discover-new-human-species-homo-luzonensis/story/?trending | title=Pinoy archaeologists discover new human species, Homo luzonensis | work=GMA News | date=April 11, 2019 | access-date=April 11, 2019}} The species is named after the island where it was discovered, Luzon.{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/homo-luzonensis-philippines-evolution.html | title=An Ancient Human Species Is Discovered in a Philippine Cave | newspaper=The New York Times | date=April 10, 2019 | access-date=April 10, 2019}}
• April 12 – President Duterte signs the Magna Carta of the Poor (Republic Act 11291), which aims to uplift the standard of living of poor Filipinos.{{cite news |last1=Parrocha |first1=Azer |title=Duterte signs Magna Carta of the Poor |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1070734 |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527121028/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1070734 |archive-date=27 May 2019}}{{Cite web|title=Duterte signs Magna Carta of the Poor|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/5/27/Magna-Carta-of-the-Poor-signed.html|access-date=2021-06-11|website=CNN Philippines|language=en|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531054504/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/5/27/Magna-Carta-of-the-Poor-signed.html|archivedate=31 May 2019}}
• April 17:
• President Duterte signs into law the Safe Spaces Act (Republic Act 11313), punishing gender-based sexual harassment such as wolf-whistling and catcalling in public spaces.{{cite news |last1=Parrocha |first1=Azer |title=Duterte signs law imposing heftier fines for sexual harassment |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1075014 |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=17 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717101828/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1075014 |archive-date=17 July 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Corrales |first1=Nestor |title=No more catcalling: Duterte signs 'Bawal Bastos' law |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1142021/no-more-catcalling-duterte-signs-bawal-bastos-law |access-date=24 February 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=15 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717005814/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1142021/no-more-catcalling-duterte-signs-bawal-bastos-law |archive-date=17 July 2019}}
• President Duterte signs the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, institutionalizing the 4Ps cash transfer program and seeking to reduce poverty by providing "conditional cash transfer to poor households for a maximum period of seven years.{{cite news |last1=Reganit |first1=Jose Cielito |title=New 4Ps law boosts Duterte admin's anti-poverty efforts |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1071094 |access-date=28 April 2020 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=30 May 2019 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Maricel |last2=Ramos-Araneta |first2=Macon |title=Duterte lauded for signing institutionalized 4Ps bill into law |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/news/national/295482/duterte-lauded-for-signing-institutionalized-4ps-bill-into-law.html |access-date=28 April 2020 |work=Manila Standard |date=23 May 2019}}
• April 22:
• A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits large parts of Luzon, killing at least 16 people and injuring 81 others.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/228803-death-toll-luzon-earthquake-april-23-2019 | title=Death toll from Luzon earthquake rises to 16 | work=Rappler | date=April 23, 2019 | access-date=April 23, 2019}}
• The "Oust-Duterte" matrix, containing supposed destabilization efforts by media organizations and journalists against Duterte, is revealed to the public.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/228700-nupl-statement-oust-duterte-plot | title=Human rights law group calls Oust Duterte plot 'rubbish' | work=Rappler | date=April 22, 2019 | access-date=May 6, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1109147/palace-confirms-existence-of-oust-duterte-plot#ixzz5lnovPf6w | title=Palace confirms existence of 'Oust-Duterte plot' | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=April 22, 2019 | access-date=April 22, 2019}}
• April 23 – A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Eastern Visayas with its epicenter at San Julian, Eastern Samar less than 24 hours after the Luzon earthquake.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/04/23/1911922/live-updates-effects-magnitude-65-eastern-samar-quake | title=Live updates: Effects of magnitude 6.5 Eastern Samar quake | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=April 23, 2019 | access-date=April 23, 2019}}

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• May 6 – Peter Joemel Advincula, the man claimed to be "Bikoy" in the "Ang Totoong Narcolist" videos, reveals himself to the public and asks for legal assistance.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/06/19/bikoy-surfaces-seeks-legal-assistance | title='Bikoy' seeks legal aid, denies links to Otso Diretso | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 6, 2019 | access-date=May 6, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/693462/bikoy-narrator-of-videos-linking-duterte-kin-to-drugs-surfaces-at-ibp/story/?trending | title='Bikoy', narrator of videos linking Duterte kin to drugs, surfaces at IBP | work=GMA News | date=May 6, 2019 | access-date=May 6, 2019}} Advincula denies links to any political movement.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/06/1915551/bikoy-surfaces-claims-threats-life | title='Bikoy' surfaces, claims threats to life | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=May 6, 2019 | access-date=May 6, 2019}} On May 23, Advincula surrenders to the Camp Crame, where he retracts his initial statement and claims that the videos were "orchestrated" by the Liberal Party and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/23/19/peter-advincula-alias-bikoy-surrenders | title='Bikoy' surrenders, will name 'Totoong Narco-list' brains – police | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 23, 2019 | access-date=May 23, 2019}} He also claims that he was promised to receive {{Philippine peso|500,000}} for his participation.{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1122345/bikoy-says-claims-in-videos-are-lies-tags-lp-trillanes | title='Bikoy' says claims in narco videos are lies, tags LP, Trillanes | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=May 23, 2019 | access-date=May 23, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/695377/advincula-says-trillanes-lp-behind-anti-duterte-videos/story/?trending | title=Advincula tags Trillanes, LP in anti-Duterte videos | work=GMA News | date=May 23, 2019 | access-date=May 23, 2019}}
• May 13 – The Philippine general elections are held.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/213411-calendar-of-activities-comelec | title=Calendar of activities for 2019 national, local elections | work=Rappler | date=October 3, 2018 | access-date=October 4, 2018}} Voters elect new members of the House of Representatives as well as 12 members of the Senate.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/207140-2019-elections-pushing-through-new-constitution-ratified-early | title=2019 elections pushing through unless new charter ratified early – Malacañang | work=Rappler | date=July 12, 2018 | access-date=July 12, 2018}}
• May 21 – Former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales is denied entry to Hong Kong due to her "security threat".{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/695151/ex-ombudsman-morales-complainant-vs-xi-jinping-held-at-hong-kong-airport/story/?trending | title=Ex-Ombudsman Morales, complainant vs. Xi Jinping, held at Hong Kong airport | work=GMA News | date=May 21, 2019 | access-date=May 21, 2019}} Though Hong Kong does not explain why, Malacañang states that it is in retaliation by China against Carpio-Morales for filing a criminal case in the ICC against Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials over China's land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/24/1920486/palace-hands-conchita-carpio-morales-issue-hong-kong-immigration | title=Palace hands off on Conchita Carpio-Morales' issue with Hong Kong immigration | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=May 24, 2019 | access-date=May 24, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/21/19/ex-ombudsman-carpio-denied-entry-to-hong-kong-source | title=Ex-Ombudsman Carpio Morales denied entry to Hong Kong | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 21, 2019 | access-date=May 21, 2019}}
• May 22 – Commission on Elections (COMELEC), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), proclaims 12 winning senators in the midterm elections.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/695254/comelec-proclaims-12-winning-senators/story/ | title=Comelec proclaims 12 winning senators | work=GMA News | date=May 22, 2019 | access-date=May 22, 2019}} It also proclaims 51 winning party-list members as well.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/230843-party-list-groups-proclaimed-winners-2019 | title=Comelec proclaims 51 winning groups in 2019 party-list elections | work=Rappler | date=May 22, 2019 | access-date=May 22, 2019}}

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• June 8 – Religious corporation Kapa-Community Ministry International is shut down by authorities under President Duterte's orders over the allegations of its running of a Ponzi scheme.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/09/19/duterte-wants-kapa-ministry-shut-down-amid-fraud-allegations | title=Duterte wants Kapa Ministry shut down, amid fraud allegations | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 9, 2019 | access-date=June 9, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/business/232708-court-freezes-kapa-community-ministry-assets-ponzi-scheme-june-2019 | title=Court freezes Kapa-Community Ministry's assets over Ponzi scheme | work=Rappler | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1809313/Manila/Local-News/Criminal-raps-readied-vs-Kapa-over-investment-scam | title=Criminal raps readied vs Kapa over investment scam | work=Sun Star Manila | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/697039/duterte-orders-nbi-cidg-to-shut-down-religious-corporation-kapa/story/ | title=Duterte orders NBI, CIDG to shut down religious corporation Kapa | work=GMA News | date=June 8, 2019 | access-date=June 8, 2019}}
• June 9 – The fishing boat F/B Gem-Ver sinks at Reed Bank after being rammed by a Chinese vessel.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/12/19/chinese-ship-sinks-ph-vessel-abandons-22-pinoy-fishermen | title=Chinese ship sinks PH vessel, abandons 22 Pinoy fishermen | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 12, 2019 | access-date=June 12, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/16/19/captain-of-boat-sunk-by-chinese-to-meet-duterte-demand-justice | title=Captain of boat sunk by Chinese to meet Duterte, demand justice | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 16, 2019 | access-date=June 17, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/233123-owner-sunken-philippine-boat-statement-slaves-of-china | title=Owner of sunken boat: I feel like we're slaves of China | work=Rappler | date=June 15, 2019 | access-date=June 19, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/233107-photo-philippine-boat-sinking-after-chinese-ship-assault | title=LOOK: Philippine boat sinking after Chinese ship's assault | work=Rappler | date=June 15, 2019 | access-date=June 18, 2019}}
• June 10 – Dr. Brian Sy, owner of the WellMed Dialysis Center in Quezon City who is accused of making "ghost" claims with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for the charges of estafa, falsification of public documents, and violation of the PhilHealth law.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/10/19/nbi-arrests-dialysis-clinic-owner-tagged-in-ghost-claims | title=NBI arrests dialysis clinic owner tagged in 'ghost' claims | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}
• June 17 – The Manila Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 14 convicts John Paul Solano, a member of the Aegis Juris Fraternity, of obstruction of justice in connection with the Atio Castillo hazing case.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/697925/court-convicts-aegis-juris-member-of-obstruction-of-justice/story/ | title=Court convicts Aegis Juris member of obstruction of justice | work=GMA News | date=June 17, 2019 | access-date=June 17, 2019}}
• June 21 – Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario is denied entry to Hong Kong despite carrying a valid diplomatic passport.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/21/19/hong-kong-denies-entry-to-philippines-former-top-diplomat | title=Hong Kong denies entry to Philippines' former top diplomat | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 21, 2019 | access-date=June 21, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/233592-ex-dfa-chief-del-rosario-barred-entry-hong-kong-june-21-2019 | title=Ex-DFA chief Del Rosario denied entry to Hong Kong 'without reason' | work=Rappler | date=June 21, 2019 | access-date=June 21, 2019}}
• June 27 – Several opposition groups began filing impeachment complaints against Rodrigo Duterte due to the Reed Bank incident and his subsequent policy of "allowing China to fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea".{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/27/19/misis-ng-kapitan-ng-fb-gem-ver-may-hirit | title=Ilang fishermen pumalag sa pahayag ni Duterte | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 27, 2019 | access-date=June 29, 2019 | language=fil}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/234745-pamalakaya-file-impeachment-against-duterte | title=Fisherfolk group to file impeachment complaint vs Duterte | work=Rappler | date=July 6, 2019 | access-date=July 6, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/07/02/19/can-you-be-arrested-for-filing-impeachment-complaint-what-the-doj-says | title=Can you be arrested for filing impeachment complaint? What the DOJ says | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 2, 2019 | access-date=July 2, 2019}}
• June 29 – Tons of Canadian garbage left in the Philippines in 2013 and 2014 arrive in a port outside Vancouver, ending a diplomatic row highlighting garbage dumping by other countries on Asian nations.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/699354/canada-takes-garbage-back-from-philippines-ending-long-dispute/story/ | title=Canada takes garbage back from Philippines, ending long dispute | work=GMA News | date=June 30, 2019 | access-date=June 30, 2019}}

• July 8 – President Duterte awards a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) and permit to operate to DITO Telecommunity, a consortium of Davao City-based businessman Dennis Uy.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/business/234883-duterte-gives-dito-telecommunity-permit-operate-as-3rd-telco | title=Duterte gives Dito Telecommunity permit to operate as 3rd telco | work=Rappler | date=July 8, 2019 | access-date=July 8, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://cnnphilippines.com/business/2019/7/8/Mislatel-Dito-Telecommunity.html | title=Mislatel, now Dito Telecommunity, gets permit to operate as 3rd telco | work=CNN Philippines | date=July 8, 2019 | access-date=July 8, 2019 | archive-date=April 11, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411154723/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2019/7/8/Mislatel-Dito-Telecommunity.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/07/08/1933239/mislatel-granted-permit-operate-3rd-telco | title=Mislatel granted permit to operate as 3rd telco | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=July 8, 2019 | access-date=July 8, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/700312/duterte-awards-permit-to-third-telco-player-mislatel/story/ | title=Duterte awards permit to third telco player Mislatel | work=GMA News | date=July 8, 2019 | access-date=July 8, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/08/duterte-awards-permit-to-operate-to-mislatel/ | title=Duterte awards permit to operate to Mislatel | newspaper=Manila Bulletin | date=July 8, 2019 | access-date=July 8, 2019 | archive-date=July 8, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708135433/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/08/duterte-awards-permit-to-operate-to-mislatel/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/08/19/mislatel-gets-license-to-operate-as-third-telco-player | title=Dito, formerly Mislatel, gets license to operate as third telco player | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 8, 2019 | access-date=July 9, 2019}}
• July 11 – A resolution initiated by Iceland is adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council calling for an investigation on the human rights situation in the Philippines including deaths linked to President Duterte's campaign against drugs.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/11/19/un-rights-body-oks-investigation-on-ph-drug-killings-rights-situation | title=UN rights body OKs resolution seeking report on PH rights situation | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 11, 2019 | access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/700725/un-launches-probe-into-deaths-blamed-on-duterte-s-war-on-drugs/story/?just_in&headline | title=UN rights council launches probe on slays blamed on Duterte's war on drugs | work=GMA News | date=July 11, 2019 | access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/235172-un-human-rights-council-adopts-resolution-against-drug-war-killings-philippines | title=U.N. rights council adopts resolution vs PH drug war killings | work=Rappler | date=July 11, 2019 | access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/07/11/1933886/un-rights-council-adopts-iceland-resolution-drug-war-killings | title=UN rights council adopts resolution on Philippines drug war killings | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=July 11, 2019 | access-date=July 11, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/11/unhrc-adopts-icelands-resolution-by-a-slim-margin-of-votes/ | title=UNHRC adopts Iceland's resolution by a slim margin of votes | newspaper=Manila Bulletin | date=July 12, 2019 | access-date=July 12, 2019 | archive-date=July 14, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714120750/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/11/unhrc-adopts-icelands-resolution-by-a-slim-margin-of-votes/ | url-status=dead }}
• July 13 – Father Gerard Francisco Timoner III from Daet, Camarines Norte is elected the Master of the Order of Preachers, the head of the Dominican Order, for a nine-year term.{{cite news | url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-07/dominicans-new-head-timoner-philippines.html | title=Filipino chosen as first Asian head of the Dominicans | newspaper=Vatican News | date=July 13, 2019 | access-date=July 13, 2019}} Timoner is the first Filipino, as well as the first Asian, to be elected as such.{{cite news | url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/177909/filipino-priest-elected-head-of-dominican-order-worldwide | title=Filipino priest elected head of Dominican Order worldwide | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=July 14, 2019 | access-date=July 14, 2019}}
• Since July 18 – A series of killings occur in Negros Oriental after four police officers are killed by suspected communist groups.{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1147193/13-killings-in-5-days-stoke-martial-law-talk-in-negros | title=13 killings in 5 days stoke martial law talk in Negros | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=July 28, 2019 | access-date=July 28, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/702528/15-people-including-1-yr-old-baby-dead-in-separate-killings-in-negros-oriental/story/ | title=15 people, including 1-yr-old baby, dead in separate killings in Negros Oriental | work=GMA News | date=July 26, 2019 | access-date=July 26, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/702585/death-toll-from-negros-oriental-shootings-rises-as-ex-mayor-3-others-killed-report/story/ | title=Death toll from Negros Oriental shootings rises as ex-mayor, 3 others killed | work=GMA News | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/236350-shooting-incidents-negros-oriental-july-18-25-2019 | title=15 shot dead in Negros Oriental in 1 week | work=Rappler | date=July 26, 2019 | access-date=July 26, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/236432-councilor-ex-mayor-killed-negros-oriental-shootings-july-2019 | title=Councilor, ex-mayor, 3 others killed in Negros Oriental | work=Rappler | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/235740-policemen-killed-ambush-negros-oriental-july-2019 | title=4 policemen killed in Negros Oriental ambush | work=Rappler | date=July 18, 2019 | access-date=July 18, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/07/30/19/spate-of-slays-what-is-happening-in-negros-oriental | title=Spate of slays: What is happening in Negros Oriental? | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 30, 2019 | access-date=July 30, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1816474 | title=PNP chief on Negros killings: 'No martial law' | work=Sun Star Bacolod | date=July 29, 2019 | access-date=July 29, 2019}}
• July 18 – The Philippine National Police (PNP) files a sedition complaint against Vice President Leni Robredo, several senators and opposition personalities in connection with the Bikoy videos.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/701530/pnp-files-sedition-complaint-vs-robredo-opposition-senators/story/?just_in&headline | title=PNP files sedition complaint vs. Robredo over Bikoy videos | work=GMA News | date=July 18, 2019 | access-date=July 18, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/18/19/robredo-opposition-figures-face-sedition-raps-over-bikoy-videos | title=Robredo, opposition figures face sedition raps over 'Bikoy' videos | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 18, 2019 | access-date=July 18, 2019}}
• July 26 – President Duterte orders a halt in all gaming operations with franchises, licenses or permits granted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), citing corruption.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/702541/duterte-suspends-pcso-gaming-operations-cites-corruption/story/?trending | title=Duterte stops PCSO gaming operations, cites corruption | work=GMA News | date=July 26, 2019 | access-date=July 26, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/26/19/duterte-declares-lotto-other-pcso-games-illegal | title=Duterte declares lotto, other PCSO games illegal | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 26, 2019 | access-date=July 26, 2019}} On July 27, the PNP begins shutting down lotto kiosks and other gaming outlets nationwide.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/27/19/pnp-shuts-down-lotto-outlets-after-duterte-declares-pcso-games-illegal | title=PNP shuts down lotto, gaming outlets after Duterte's PCSO suspension order | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}} On July 30, President Rodrigo Duterte lifts the suspension of operations of lotto game.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/702933/duterte-lifts-suspension-of-lotto-ops-palace/story/ | title=Duterte lifts suspension of lotto ops —Palace | work=GMA News | date=July 30, 2019 | access-date=July 30, 2019}} On August 22, Duterte lifts the suspension on the operations of Small Town Lottery (STL) in the country.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/705426/duterte-lifts-suspension-on-stl-operations/story/ | title=Duterte lifts suspension on STL operations, says PCSO | work=GMA News | date=August 22, 2019 | access-date=August 23, 2019}} On September 28, Duterte lifts the suspension on the operations of Keno Game and Instant Sweepstakes Scratch-It schemes.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/709685/pcso-resumes-keno-scratch-it-games/story/?inside_ataglance | title=PCSO resumes Keno, Scratch-It games | work=GMA News | date=September 28, 2019 | access-date=September 28, 2019}}
• July 27 – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Batanes.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/702554/at-least-five-killed-in-earthquake-in-itbayat-batanes/story/?headline | title=At least eight killed in earthquakes in Itbayat, Batanes | work=GMA News | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}} It is preceded by a 5.4 magnitude foreshock.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/27/19/magnitude-6-aftershock-rocks-batanes | title=Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Batanes | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}} Nine people are killed by the two earthquakes.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/27/19/several-dead-in-batanes-quakes | title=Several dead in Batanes quakes | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}} A state of calamity was declared in the whole province.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/30/19/state-of-calamity-declared-in-quake-hit-batanes | title=State of calamity declared in quake-hit Batanes | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 30, 2019 | access-date=July 30, 2019}}

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• August 2 – PresidentDuterte signs Proclamation No. 781 conferring the National Scientist title to plant geneticist, agronomist and former University of the Philippines president Emil Javier.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/703873/duterte-accords-national-scientist-title-to-ex-up-president-emil-javier/story/ | title=Duterte accords National Scientist title to ex-UP president Emil Javier | work=GMA News | date=August 8, 2019 | access-date=August 8, 2019}}
• August 3 – At least 31 are killed after strong winds capsize three boats in the Guimaras Strait.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/04/19/death-toll-in-iloilo-guimaras-strait-tragedy-rises-to-22 | title=Death toll in Iloilo-Guimaras tragedy rises to 28: NDRRMC | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 4, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/703383/death-toll-in-iloilo-guimaras-sea-tragedy-rises-to-22/story/ | title=Death toll in Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy now at 25 | work=GMA News | date=August 4, 2019 | access-date=August 4, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/237032-boat-accidents-iloilo-deaths-august-4-2019 | title=Death toll in Iloilo-Guimaras Strait boat accidents rises to 31 | work=Rappler | date=August 4, 2019 | access-date=August 4, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1150043/death-toll-in-capsized-motorboats-rises-to-31 | title=Death toll in capsized motorboats rises to 31 | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=August 5, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/08/05/1940720/death-toll-iloilo-sea-tragedy-hits-31 | title=Death toll in Iloilo sea tragedy hits 31 | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=August 5, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}}
• August 5:
• COMELEC cancels the nomination of former National Youth Commission Chairperson Ronald Cardema as representative of the Duterte Youth party-list due to misrepresentation.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/703503/comelec-junks-cardema-nomination-as-duterte-youth-party-list-lawmaker/story/?just_in | title=Comelec junks Cardema nomination as Duterte Youth party-list rep | work=GMA News | date=August 5, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/05/19/comelec-cancels-cardemas-duterte-youth-nomination-says-foe | title=Comelec cancels Cardema's Duterte Youth nomination, says foe | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 5, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/237075-comelec-cancels-nomination-duterte-youth-cardema | title=Comelec division cancels Duterte Youth's nomination of Cardema | work=Rappler | date=August 5, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}} On September 13, Cardema formally withdraws his bid as the party-list's first nominee.{{cite news | url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/9/16/Cardema-Duterte-Youth-party-list-Guanzon.html | title=Ronald Cardema withdraws as Duterte Youth nominee as 'sacrifice' | work=CNN Philippines | date=September 16, 2019 | access-date=September 16, 2019 | archive-date=September 18, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918061517/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/9/16/Cardema-Duterte-Youth-party-list-Guanzon.html | url-status=dead }}
• The Sandiganbayan dismisses a {{Philippine peso|102}} billion civil case filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) in 1987 against the family of former President Ferdinand Marcos and their cronies, on the involvement of former Ambassador Roberto Benedicto in the allegations of using dummies and government corporations to obtain assets.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/237282-another-billion-peso-case-vs-marcos-family-lost-sandiganbayan | title=Blame PCGG? Another multibillion-peso case vs Marcos lost in Sandiganbayan | work=Rappler | date=August 7, 2019 | access-date=August 8, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1151582/p102-b-forfeiture-case-vs-marcos-pals-junked | title=P102-B forfeiture case vs Marcos, pals junked | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=August 8, 2019 | access-date=August 8, 2019}}
• August 8 – President Duterte signs the Philippine Space Act (Republic Act No. 11363) creating the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).{{cite news |last1=Parrocha |first1=Azer |title=Duterte signs law creating Philippine Space Agency |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1077724 |access-date=5 March 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=13 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813163739/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1077724 |archive-date=13 August 2019 |language=en}}
• August 20 – News reports state that former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez, the mastermind in the rape and murder of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez in 1993, "could have walked free in the next two months" after spending 25 years in prison, citing "good conduct" according to the document bearing the signature of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director-General Nicanor Faeldon.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706387/faeldon-signed-sanchez-s-release-order-document-shows/story/ | title=Faeldon signed Sanchez's release order, document shows | work=GMA News | date=August 31, 2019 | access-date=August 31, 2019}} The impending release of Sanchez sparked nationwide outrage and condemnation.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/21/19/impending-release-of-convicted-rapist-murderer-sanchez-sparks-outrage | title=Impending release of convicted rapist-murderer Sanchez sparks outrage | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 21, 2019 | access-date=August 21, 2019}} However, on August 22, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra and Faeldon announce that Sanchez is not eligible under a 2013 law (RA No. 10592), that credits good conduct time allowance (GCTA) for an early release from prison.{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1156631/doj-bucor-sanchez-ineligible-for-release | title=DOJ, BuCor: Sanchez ineligible for release | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=August 23, 2019 | access-date=August 23, 2019}} On August 26, President Duterte orders Guevarra and Faeldon not to release Sanchez due to his bad behavior.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/705723/duterte-ordered-guevarra-faeldon-not-to-release-antonio-sanchez-bong-go/story/?just_in&headline | title=Duterte ordered Guevarra, Faeldon not to release Antonio Sanchez —Bong Go | work=GMA News | date=August 26, 2019 | access-date=August 26, 2019}} On September 2, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee begins its investigation on the supposed early release of Sanchez and the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/02/19/no-exclusion-for-heinous-crimes-faeldon-says-all-convicts-benefit-from-gcta-law | title=No exclusion for heinous crimes: Faeldon says all convicts benefit from GCTA law | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 2, 2019 | access-date=September 2, 2019}} On same day, Faeldon confirms that George Medialdea, Rogelio Corcolon and Zoilo Ama, who were also convicted for the murders had died in jail.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706567/3-convicts-in-sarmenta-gomez-slay-case-already-dead-faeldon/story/ | title=3 convicts in Sarmenta-Gomez slay case already dead —Faeldon | work=GMA News | date=September 2, 2019 | access-date=September 2, 2019}}
• August 22 – Former foreign affairs secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. is arrested by Manila Police District (MPD) officers in relation to criminal charges allegedly committed by officials of Banco Filipino.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/238320-perfecto-yasay-arrested-bank-loan-case-august-2019 | title=Ex-DFA chief Yasay arrested over P350-M bank loan case | work=Rappler | date=August 22, 2019 | access-date=August 23, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/22/19/former-foreign-affairs-chief-yasay-arrested | title=Former foreign affairs chief Yasay arrested | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 22, 2019 | access-date=August 22, 2019}}

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• September 1 – An 11-seater Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft on a medevac mission from Dipolog Airport, Zamboanga del Norte to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila crashes in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna, killing all nine people on board and injuring two on the ground.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/01/19/plane-crashes-in-calamba-laguna |title=Several killed as plane crashes in Calamba, Laguna |date=September 1, 2019 |agency=ABS-CBN News |access-date=May 12, 2020 }}
• September 2 – Bureau of Corrections Director General Nicanor Faeldon confirms the release of four persons convicted for the July 1997 murder of the Chiong sisters in Cebu.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/02/19/faeldon-confirms-release-of-3-convicts-in-chiong-sisters-rape-slay | title=Faeldon confirms release of 3 convicts in Chiong sisters' rape-slay | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 2, 2019 | access-date=September 2, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706575/faeldon-confirms-release-of-convicts-in-chiong-sisters-rape-case/story/?headline | title=Faeldon confirms release of convicts in Chiong sisters rape case | work=GMA News | date=September 2, 2019 | access-date=September 2, 2019}} On September 6, two of the convicts, Ariel Balansag and Alberto Caño, surrender to authorities.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/707246/2-of-3-convicts-of-chiong-sisters-rape-slay-case-surrender/story/ | title=2 of 3 convicts in Chiong sisters rape-slay case surrender to authorities | work=GMA News | date=September 7, 2019 | access-date=September 7, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/07/19/2-convicts-in-chiong-sisters-rape-slay-surrender-following-early-release | title=2 convicts in Chiong sisters' rape-slay surrender following early release | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 7, 2019 | access-date=September 7, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/239566-chiong-murder-convicts-out-gcta-surrender | title=2 Chiong murder convicts out on GCTA surrender to authorities | work=Rappler | date=September 7, 2019 | access-date=September 7, 2019}} followed on September 18 by the remaining two convicts, James Anthony Uy and Josman Aznar.{{cite news | url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/09/18/two-more-convicts-in-chiong-sisters-rape-slay-surrender/ | title=Two more convicts in Chiong sisters' rape-slay surrender | newspaper=Manila Bulletin | date=September 18, 2019 | access-date=September 18, 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• September 3 – The Supreme Court dismisses the petition of attorney Jess Falcis for the removal of a legal barrier to same-sex marriages in the Philippines, but recognizes that the Constitution does not restrict marriage on the basis of sex.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/03/19/supreme-court-junks-same-sex-marriage-petition | title=Supreme Court junks same-sex marriage petition | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 3, 2019 | access-date=September 3, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706737/supreme-court-junks-petition-for-same-sex-marriage/story/?just_in&featured | title=SC junks plea for same-sex marriage but says Charter doesn't limit marriage based on sex | work=GMA News | date=September 3, 2019 | access-date=September 3, 2019}}
• September 4 – President Duterte fires Bureau of Corrections chief Faeldon over the release of several heinous crime convicts in the Sarmienta-Gomez and Chiong murder cases.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/04/19/duterte-wants-bucor-chief-faeldon-to-resign | title=Duterte fires BuCor chief Faeldon | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 4, 2019 | access-date=September 4, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/706924/duterte-tells-faeldon-to-resign-amid-release-of-chiong-convicts-sanchez-mess/story/?headline | title=Duterte fires Faeldon amid release of Chiong convicts, Sanchez mess | work=GMA News | date=September 4, 2019 | access-date=September 4, 2019}} On September 5, Yolanda Camelon, wife of an inmate in the New Bilibid Prison, testifies in the third Senate hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law and claims that Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) employees asked {{Philippine peso|50,000}} from her in a botched deal to buy her husband's early release from prison.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/239461-inmate-wife-claim-victim-gcta-for-sale | title=Inmate's wife says she's victim of 'GCTA for sale' | work=Rappler | date=September 6, 2019 | access-date=September 6, 2019}} On September 9, Ombudsman Samuel Martires orders the suspension for six months without pay of 30 officials of the Bureau of Corrections in connection with the release of over 1,900 convicts of heinous crimes under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/707461/roque-bancil-25-other-bucor-execs-suspended-for-gcta-for-sale/story/?headline | title=Roque, Bancil, 25 other BuCor execs suspended for GCTA for sale | work=GMA News | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/09/19/ombudsman-suspends-27-bucor-officials-personnel-over-release-of-convicts | title=Ombudsman suspends 27 BuCor officials, personnel over release of heinous crime convicts | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}}
• September 7 – Santo Tomas becomes a component city in the province of Batangas through ratification of Republic Act 11086.
• September 9 – The first case of African swine fever is confirmed by the Department of Agriculture.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/09/19/philippines-says-african-swine-fever-caused-pigs-deaths | title=Philippines says African swine fever caused pigs' deaths | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/business/239661-african-swine-fever-in-philippines-2019 | title=African swine fever now in Philippines | work=Rappler | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}} It is also confirmed that an undisclosed number of pigs were culled in Rizal to contain a "suspected animal disease".{{cite news | url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/09/c_138377258.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003045437/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/09/c_138377258.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 3, 2019 | title=Philippines confirms 1st case of African swine fever | work=Xinhua News Agency | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}}
• September 18 – The Manila Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 15 convicts eight Philippine Coast Guard personnel of homicide for the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman off Batanes in May 2013, which sparked a diplomatic row between Taipei and Manila.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/708454/court-convicts-coast-guard-personnel-cop-for-2013-killing-of-taiwanese-fisherman/story/?headline | title=8 Coast Guard personnel convicted for 2013 killing of Taiwanese fisherman | work=GMA News | date=September 18, 2019 | access-date=September 18, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/18/19/8-coast-guard-men-found-guilty-of-killing-taiwanese-fishermanm | title=8 Coast Guard men found guilty of killing Taiwanese fisherman | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 18, 2019 | access-date=September 18, 2019 | archive-date=July 24, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724183526/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/18/19/8-coast-guard-men-found-guilty-of-killing-taiwanese-fishermanm | url-status=dead }}
• September 20 – The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) confirms that Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio died of injuries resulting from hazing rites, supposedly at the hands of three upperclassmen inside the school on September 18.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/20/19/pma-cadet-died-due-to-hazing-pnp | title=PMA cadet died due to hazing – PNP | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 20, 2019 | access-date=September 20, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/240595-pma-cadet-death-hazing-baguio-police | title=PMA cadet died due to hazing – police | work=Rappler | date=September 20, 2019 | access-date=September 20, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/708744/cadet-dormitorio-died-of-hazing-says-pma/story/ | title=Cadet Dormitorio died of hazing, says PMA | work=GMA News | date=September 20, 2019 | access-date=September 20, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/09/21/1953627/pma-cadet-victim-hazing-pnp | title=PMA cadet a victim of hazing – PNP | work=The Philippine Star | date=September 21, 2019 | access-date=September 21, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/709400/dormitorio-s-girlfriend-i-know-my-cadet-is-watching-over-me-guiding-me-always/story/?just_in&featured | title=Dormitorio's girlfriend: 'I know my Cadet is watching over me, guiding me always' | work=GMA News | date=September 26, 2019 | access-date=September 26, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/9/27/PMA-Darwin-Dormitorio-last-24-hours-hell.html?fbclid | title=TIMELINE: Darwin Dormitorio's last 24 hours, as told by police | work=CNN Philippines | date=September 27, 2019 | access-date=September 27, 2019 | archive-date=April 5, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405172425/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/9/27/PMA-Darwin-Dormitorio-last-24-hours-hell.html?fbclid | url-status=dead }}
• September 24:
• Voting 17–0, the Senate authorizes the Blue Ribbon and justice committees to release the names of the rogue cops involved in the so-called "Agaw-bato" scheme, in which cops allegedly sell illegal drugs seized in narcotics operations.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/24/19/senate-approves-release-of-identities-of-ninja-cops | title=Senate approves release of identities of 'ninja cops' | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 24, 2019 | access-date=September 24, 2019}}
• Lieutenant General Ronnie Evangelista and Brigadier General Bartolome Bacarro resign from their posts in the PMA following the hazing death ofDarwin Dormitorio.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/709111/pma-superintendent-resigns-amid-hazing-death/story/ | title=PMA superintendent resigns amid hazing death | work=GMA News | date=September 24, 2019 | access-date=September 24, 2019}} On October 9, Cadet 1st Class Ram Michael Navarro also resigns from his post in the PMA.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/711112/pma-cadet-corps-commander-resigns-after-dormitorio-hazing-death/story/ | title=PMA cadet corps commander resigns after Dormitorio hazing death | work=GMA News | date=October 9, 2019 | access-date=October 9, 2019}}
• September 25 – The Sandiganbayan dismisses another civil case filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government against former president Ferdinand Marcos, Imelda Marcos, and five alleged cronies including former ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., regarding the ₱1.05 billion ill-gotten wealth, due to insufficient evidence; the decision is publicized the following month.{{cite news |url=http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/10/8/Marcos-Tantoco-ill-gotten-wealth-PCGG.html |title=Sandiganbayan junks ₱1-B civil case vs. Marcoses, Tantocos, other cronies |work=CNN Philippines |date=October 8, 2019 |access-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008081202/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/10/8/Marcos-Tantoco-ill-gotten-wealth-PCGG.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |last=Punongbayan |first=Michael |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1174761/sandiganbayan-junks-another-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcoses |title=Sandigan junks another wealth case vs Marcoses |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=October 9, 2019 |access-date=July 19, 2023}} In July 2023, the Supreme Court publishes a decision, promulgated in March, affirming the decision.{{cite news |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/19/2282254/sc-affirms-dismissal-p105-billion-marcos-ill-gotten-wealth-case/ |title=SC affirms dismissal of P1.05 billion Marcos ill-gotten wealth case |work=Philstar.com |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/876318/sc-affirms-dismissal-of-p1-05-b-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcos-sr-others/story/ |title=SC affirms dismissal of P1.05-B ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos Sr., others |work=GMA News Online |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}
• September 27 – The US Senate Appropriations Committee approves an amendment to deny entry to any Philippine official involved in the two-year detention of Senator Leila de Lima.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/709548/us-senate-panel-oks-amendment-banning-phl-execs-involved-in-de-lima-detention/story/ | title=US Senate panel OKs ban on PHL execs involved in De Lima detention | work=GMA News | date=September 27, 2019 | access-date=September 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/27/19/us-senate-panel-passes-amendment-to-ban-entry-of-ph-officials-who-jailed-de-lima | title=US Senate panel approves ban of PH officials who jailed De Lima | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 27, 2019 | access-date=September 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/241181-us-senate-panel-approves-bill-denying-entry-philippines-officials-de-lima-detention | title=U.S. Senate panel OKs proposed ban on PH officials in De Lima detention | work=Rappler | date=September 27, 2019 | access-date=September 27, 2019}}

• October 1 – PNP chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde appears before the Senate's inquiry on "ninja cops", the police officers involved in the illegal drug trade.{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1171746/pnp-chief-faces-ninja-cops-senate-probe | title=PNP chief faces 'ninja cops' Senate probe | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=October 1, 2019 | access-date=October 1, 2019}} Albayalde denies allegations of protecting his former subordinates who are accused of misappropriating a large quantity of illegal drugs seized in a raid in 2013.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/01/19/albayalde-wanted-review-of-agaw-bato-case-pnp-chief-denies-cover-up | title=Albayalde wanted 'review' of 'agaw-bato' case; PNP chief denies cover-up | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 1, 2019 | access-date=October 1, 2019}} Albayalde resigns on October 14 because of the controversy.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/14/19/albayalde-stepping-down-as-pnp-chief | title=Albayalde steps down as PNP Chief earlier than planned | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 14, 2019 | access-date=October 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/711580/albayalde-relinquishes-post-as-pnp-chief/story/?headline | title=Albayalde relinquishes post as PNP chief | work=GMA News | date=October 14, 2019 | access-date=October 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/242479-albayalde-steps-down-pnp-chief-october-14-2019 | title=Amid 'ninja cops' issue, Albayalde steps down as PNP chief | work=Rappler | date=October 14, 2019 | access-date=October 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/242489-oscar-albayalde-resignation-statement-pnp | title=READ: Oscar Albayalde's resignation statement to the PNP | work=Rappler | date=October 14, 2019 | access-date=October 14, 2019}} On October 21, the PNP–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) adds Albayalde as a respondent in criminal charges being reinvestigated by the DOJ.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/712413/cidg-includes-albayalde-in-criminal-raps-over-2013-pampanga-op/story/?just_in&headline | title=CIDG includes Albayalde in criminal raps over 2013 Pampanga op | work=GMA News | date=October 21, 2019 | access-date=October 21, 2019}}
• October 2 – A fire at the Star City amusement park in Pasay, Metro Manila, occurs at midnight.{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/02/19/star-city-fire-causes-p1-billion-in-damage-management-says-to-try-to-reopen-this-year|title=Star City fire causes P1 billion in damage; management says to try to reopen this year|date=October 2, 2019|website=ABS-CBN News}}
• October 4 – BuCor chief Gerald Bantag orders the dismissal of some 300 guards at the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/04/19/bucor-relieves-some-300-bilibid-guards | title=BuCor relieves some 300 Bilibid guards | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 4, 2019 | access-date=October 4, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/710501/bucor-chief-bantag-relieves-300-prison-guards-at-nbp-s-max-security-compound/story/| title=BuCor chief Bantag relieves 300 prison guards at NBP's max security compound | work=GMA News | date=October 4, 2019 | access-date=October 4, 2019}}
• October 6 – Usage of the landline numbers with an additional digit from 7 digits is officially implemented, upon the order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/04/19/metro-manila-landline-numbers-migrate-to-8-digits-from-7-on-oct-6 | title=Metro Manila landline numbers migrate to 8-digits from 7 on Oct. 6 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 4, 2019 | access-date=October 4, 2019}}
• October 8 – The Supreme Court upholds the validity of a legal provision setting the minimum base pay for nurses in government health institutions to Salary Grade 15, but says that implementing the clause requires a law providing funds for it.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/711026/supreme-court-upholds-validity-of-sg-15-minimum-pay-for-gov-t-nurses/story/ | title=Supreme Court upholds validity of SG 15 minimum pay for gov't nurses | work=GMA News | date=October 9, 2019 | access-date=October 9, 2019}}
• October 11 – The Supreme Court allows Filipina death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to testify against her alleged recruiters through deposition in Indonesia.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/11/19/sc-agrees-to-mary-jane-veloso-deposition-in-indonesia | title=SC agrees to Mary Jane Veloso deposition in Indonesia | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 11, 2019 | access-date=October 11, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/711354/supreme-court-allows-mary-jane-veloso-to-testify-vs-recruiters/story/?just_in&headline | title=Supreme Court allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify vs. recruiters | work=GMA News | date=October 11, 2019 | access-date=October 11, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/10/11/mary-jane-veloso-indonesia-testimony.html | title=SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify from Indonesia against her recruiters | work=CNN Philippines | date=October 11, 2019 | access-date=October 11, 2019 | archive-date=October 11, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011100627/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/10/11/mary-jane-veloso-indonesia-testimony.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/242315-supreme-court-allows-mary-jane-velos-testify-local-case | title=Saved at the last minute: SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify in local case | work=Rappler | date=October 11, 2019 | access-date=October 11, 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• October 14 – The Sandiganbayan dismisses another civil case filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government against the family of former President Ferdinand Marcos and their cronies, on the involvement of Fe and Ignacio Gimenez and others on the family's hidden wealth; the decision is made public on October 25.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/25/19/sandiganbayan-dismisses-p267-m-marcos-forfeiture-case-due-to-fatal-photocopies | title=Sandiganbayan dismisses P267-M Marcos forfeiture case due to 'fatal' photocopies | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 25, 2019 | access-date=October 25, 2019}}
• October 15 – The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, orders the release of the official report on the initial vote recount involved in the election protest of Bongbong Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/711752/pet-orders-release-of-initial-recount-report-in-marcos-poll-protest/story/ | title=PET orders release of initial recount report in Marcos protest vs. Robredo | work=GMA News | date=October 15, 2019 | access-date=October 15, 2019}}
• October 16 – The 2019 Cotabato earthquakes begin with a 6.3 magnitude earthquake{{cite news | url=https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/earthquake-information3 | title=Earthquake Information | work=Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology{{!}}PHIVOLCS | date=October 16, 2019 | access-date=October 16, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/712001/2-dead-after-strong-mindanao-quake/story/?headline | title=5 dead, 53 injured after strong Mindanao quake —NDRRMC | work=GMA News | date=October 17, 2019 | access-date=October 17, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/17/19/mindanao-quake-death-toll-rises-to-5 | title=Mindanao quake death toll rises to 5 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 17, 2019 | access-date=October 17, 2019}} that kills five people and injures 53 others.{{cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/philippines-earthquake-today-mindanao-island-damage-usgs-latest-a9158356.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016192654/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/philippines-earthquake-today-mindanao-island-damage-usgs-latest-a9158356.html |archive-date=2019-10-16 |url-access=limited |url-status=live | title=Philippines earthquake: Child killed and dozens injured as major 6.4-magnitude quake hits Mindanao island | work=The Independent | date=October 16, 2019 | access-date=October 17, 2019}} Another earthquake on October 29 with a magnitude of 6.6{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/29/19/magnitude-66-earthquake-jolts-parts-of-mindanao | title=Magnitude 6.6 earthquake jolts parts of Mindanao | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 29, 2019 | access-date=October 29, 2019}} kills at least nine people and injures 200.{{cite news | url=https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2019/10/quake-aftermath-9-dead-7-missing-at-least-200-injured/ | title=Quake aftermath: 9 dead, 7 missing, at least 200 injured | work=Minda News | date=October 30, 2019 | access-date=October 30, 2019}} A third one on October 31, a magnitude 6.5,{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/31/19/magnitude-65-quake-rocks-cotabato-days-after-powerful-quake | title=Magnitude 6.5 temblor rocks Cotabato days after powerful quake | work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 31, 2019 | access-date=October 31, 2019}} not considered to be an aftershock of the second event,{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1183933/powerful-earthquake-hammers-cotabato-parts-of-mindanao-anew | title=Powerful earthquake hammers Cotabato, other parts of Mindanao anew | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=October 31, 2019 | access-date=October 31, 2019}} kills six people and injures 20 others.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/713739/death-toll-in-magnitude-6-5-mindanao-quake-reaches-5-4-others-reported-missing/story/?headline | title=Death toll in magnitude-6.5 Mindanao quake reaches 5; 4 others reported missing | work=GMA News | date=October 31, 2019 | access-date=October 31, 2019}} The epicenters of these earthquakes are located near Tulunan, Cotabato.
• October 18 – The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, chaired by Richard J. Gordon, recommends the filing of criminal charges against former PNP chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde and 13 police officers who were involved in an irregular drug operation in Pampanga in 2013.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/242862-draft-gordon-report-file-charges-vs-albayalde-ninja-cops-pampanga-drug-operations-2013 | title=Senate panels recommend criminal charges vs Albayalde, 'ninja cops' over 2013 drug raid | work=Rappler | date=October 18, 2019 | access-date=October 19, 2019}}
• October 31 – Cebu City is selected to be part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/1019-lifestyle/243884-cebu-city-unesco-creative-cities-network | title=Cebu City joins Unesco Network of Creative Cities | work=Rappler | date=October 31, 2019 | access-date=November 1, 2019}}

• November 5 – President Duterte designates Vice President Robredo as co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD).{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/714239/duterte-designates-robredo-as-co-chair-of-inter-agency-body-vs-illegal-drugs/story/ | title=Duterte designates Robredo as co-chair of inter-agency body vs. illegal drugs | work=GMA News | date=November 5, 2019 | access-date=November 5, 2019}}
• November 6 – The DOJ grants refugee status to Iranian beauty queen Bahareh Zare Bahari, who had sought asylum in the Philippines for fear of death or detention in her home country.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/08/19/iranian-beauty-queen-granted-asylum-in-ph | title=Iranian beauty queen granted asylum in PH | work=ABS-CBN News | date=November 8, 2019 | access-date=November 8, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/11/8/Iranian-beauty-queen-Bahareh-Zare-Bahari-refugee-DOJ.html | title=Iranian beauty queen granted refugee status in PH | work=CNN Philippines | date=November 8, 2019 | access-date=November 8, 2019 | archive-date=November 8, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108131620/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/11/8/Iranian-beauty-queen-Bahareh-Zare-Bahari-refugee-DOJ.html | url-status=dead }}
• November 8:
• The Supreme Court extends the deadline for the ruling on the cases against Andal Ampatuan Jr. and nearly 200 others tagged in the Maguindanao massacre in 2009.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/08/19/supreme-court-extends-deadline-for-maguindanao-massacre-verdict | title=Supreme Court extends deadline for Maguindanao massacre verdict | work=ABS-CBN News | date=November 8, 2019 | access-date=November 8, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/714688/sc-gives-judge-30-more-days-to-decide-maguindanao-massacre-case/story/?top_picks&order=2 | title=SC gives judge 30 more days to decide Maguindanao massacre case | work=GMA News | date=November 8, 2019 | access-date=November 8, 2019}}
• President Duterte abolishes the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) and transfers the river's rehabilitation to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/715410/duterte-abolishes-pasig-river-rehabilitation-commission/story/?just_in&headline | title=Duterte abolishes Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission | work=GMA News | date=November 14, 2019 | access-date=November 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/13/19/duterte-orders-disestablishment-of-pasig-river-rehab-body | title=Duterte orders 'disestablishment' of Pasig River rehab body | work=ABS-CBN News | date=November 13, 2019 | access-date=November 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/11/14/news/latest-stories/duterte-abolishes-pasig-river-rehab-body/655964/ | title=Duterte abolishes Pasig River rehab body | work=The Manila Times | date=November 14, 2019 | access-date=November 14, 2019}}
• November 11 – Six soldiers are killed while 20 others are injuredin a firefight against the New People's Army in Sitio Bangon, Brgy. Pinanag-an, Borongan, Eastern Samar.{{cite news | url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/11/12/6-soldiers-dead-npa-clash-eastern-samar.html | title=6 soldiers dead in clash vs. NPA in Eastern Samar | work=CNN Philippines | date=November 12, 2019 | access-date=November 12, 2019 | archive-date=November 12, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112084016/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/11/12/6-soldiers-dead-npa-clash-eastern-samar.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/244731-soldiers-killed-wounded-eastern-samar-clash-communist-guerrillas | title=6 soldiers killed, 20 wounded in Eastern Samar clash with communist rebels | work=Rappler | date=November 12, 2019 | access-date=November 12, 2019}}
• November 15 – The Sandiganbayan finds former Isabela governor Grace Padaca guilty of malversation of public funds and graft in connection with the granting of P25 million to a private entity for the province's rice program.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/715538/ex-isabela-gov-padaca-convicted-of-malversation-graft/story/ | title=Ex-Isabela gov Padaca convicted of malversation, graft | work=GMA News | date=November 15, 2019 | access-date=November 15, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/19/ex-isabela-governor-padaca-found-guilty-of-graft-malversation | title=Ex-Isabela governor Padaca found guilty of graft, malversation | work=ABS-CBN News | date=November 15, 2019 | access-date=November 15, 2019}}

• December 2 – Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) hits Southern Luzon, Bicol Region and the Visayas, leaving massive damage to agriculture estimated at ₱3.67-billion, and killing 17 people.[https://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/246323-typhoon-tisoy-pagasa-forecast-december-3-2019-2pm Typhoon Tisoy makes 4th landfall in Oriental Mindoro][https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/12/12/1976400/tisoy-be-removed-list-cyclone-names Tisoy to be removed from list of cyclone names][https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/12/04/tisoy-death-toll-climbs-to-17-initial-crop-damage-placed-at-p800-million/ Tisoy death toll climbs to 17; initial crop damage placed at P800 million]
• December 7 – A majority of residents in Compostela Valley approve changing the name of their province to Davao de Oro in a plebiscite.[https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1822980 Comelec sets Davao de Oro plebiscite on December 7][https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/07/19/plebiscite-held-to-rename-compostela-valley-to-davao-de-oro Plebiscite held to rename Compostela Valley to Davao de Oro][https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088263 Comelec says Compostela Valley now Davao de Oro][https://www.rappler.com/nation/246838-compostela-valley-votes-rename-itself-davao-de-oro Compostela Valley votes to rename itself Davao de Oro][https://www.bworldonline.com/davao-de-oro-gets-yes-vote/ Davao de Oro gets 'yes' vote]{{Cite web |url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/12/09/compostela-valley-is-now-davao-de-oro/ |title=Compostela Valley is now Davao de Oro |access-date=December 16, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212074412/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/12/09/compostela-valley-is-now-davao-de-oro/ |url-status=dead }}
• December 8 – Pope Francis names Manila Archbishop Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, which is regarded as the second most important position in the Vatican.{{cite news |title=Tagle's office eyed as 2nd most important in Vatican |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/246987-cardinal-tagle-office-eyed-2nd-most-important-vatican |access-date=December 15, 2019 |work=Rappler |date=December 11, 2019}}
• December 15 – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Matanao, Davao del Sur killing seven people and injuring 100 others. It is the 5th earthquake to hit Mindanao in the span of 3 months.{{cite news |title=Third quake fatality pulled from rubble, hundreds of aftershocks jolt Mindanao |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/16/19/second-quake-fatality-pulled-from-rubble-hundreds-of-aftershocks-jolt-mindanao |work=ABS-CBN News}}
• December 16 – The Sandiganbayan, for the fourth time, dismisses a forfeiture case filed by the government against the Marcos family in relation to ₱200 billion (US$3.9 billion) of alleged ill-gotten wealth, citing lack of evidence.{{cite news |title=Philippine court dismisses case seeking $3.9 billion of Marcos wealth |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-philippines-politics-marcos-idUSKBN1YK0TM |work=Reuters |date=December 16, 2019 |access-date=July 19, 2023}} The decision is affirmed in July 2022, with clarifications that the family recovered only four properties, and most of the wealth had been recovered.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/7/26/Sandiganbayan-sustains-dismissal-forfeiture-case-Marcoses.html |title=Sandiganbayan sustains dismissal of forfeiture case vs. Marcos family |work=CNN Philippines |date=July 26, 2022 |access-date=July 27, 2022 |archive-date=July 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726211255/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/7/26/Sandiganbayan-sustains-dismissal-forfeiture-case-Marcoses.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |last=Buan |first=Lian |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/sandiganbayan-dilutes-marcoses-win-2019/ |title=Sandiganbayan dilutes Marcoses' 2019 win: They'll keep only 4 properties |work=Rappler |date=July 26, 2022 |access-date=July 27, 2022}}
• December 19 – Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes serves her judgment on the Maguindanao massacre case at a special court session held at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig. In the verdict, the Ampatuan brothers, Andal Jr. and Zaldy, and 28 co-accused are convicted of 57 counts of murder and sentenced to reclusion perpetua (40 years) without parole; 15 are sentenced to 6–10 years for being accessories to the crime; while 55 others are acquitted, including one of the main suspects, incumbent mayor of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao Datu Sajid Islam Ampatuan.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/247380-ampatuan-brothers-guilty-ampatuan-maguindanao-massacre-case|title=Ampatuan brothers convicted in 10-year massacre case|date=December 19, 2019|newspaper=Rappler}}
• December 24 – Typhoon Phanfone (Ursula) hits Southern Luzon and the Visayas, including areas hit earlier by Typhoon Kammuri, leaving damages worth at least a billion peso, and killing 50 people.[https://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/247944-typhoon-ursula-pagasa-forecast-december-25-2019-5pm Typhoon Ursula makes 7th landfall in Oriental Mindoro][https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/12/30/1980738/ursula-death-toll-soars-41 Ursula death toll soars to 41][https://www.rappler.com/nation/248277-typhoon-ursula-death-toll-december-31-2019 Typhoon Ursula death toll rises to 50]
• December 31 – After 43 years, the Harrison Plaza, regarded as the first modern shopping mall in Manila, ceases operations.{{Cite web|title=FAST FACTS: Harrison Plaza|url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-harrison-plaza|access-date=2021-07-25|website=Rappler|date=December 30, 2019 |language=en}}

{{main|Public holidays in the Philippines}}

On August 16, 2018, the government announced at least 18 Philippine holidays for 2019 as declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 555, series of 2018.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/209681-list-2019-holidays-philippines | title=LIST: 2019 Philippine Holidays | work=Rappler | date=August 16, 2018 | access-date=August 16, 2018}}{{cite news | url=http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1045025 | title=Malacañang releases list of 2019 holidays | work=Philippine News Agency | date=August 16, 2018 | access-date=August 16, 2018}}

• January 1 – New Year's Day
• April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
• April 18 – Maundy Thursday
• April 19 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labor Day
• June 5 – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan){{cite news | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/5/29/Eidl-Fitr-2019-holiday.html | title=Walang Pasok: June 5 declared holiday for Eid'l Fitr | work=CNN Philippines | date=May 29, 2019 | access-date=May 29, 2019 | archive-date=July 26, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726035506/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/5/29/Eidl-Fitr-2019-holiday.html | url-status=dead }}
• June 12 – Independence Day
• August 12 – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice){{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/08/19/walangpasok-palace-declares-aug-12-a-holiday-for-eid-al-adha | title=#WalangPasok: Palace declares Aug. 12 a regular holiday for Eid al-A dha | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 8, 2019 | access-date=August 8, 2019}}
• August 26 – National Heroes Day
• November 30 – Bonifacio Day
• December 25 – Christmas Day
• December 30 – Rizal Day

• February 5 – Chinese New Year
• February 25 – 1986 EDSA Revolution
• April 20 – Black Saturday
• May 13 – Election Day{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/230068-malacanang-declares-non-working-holiday-may-13 | title=Malacañang declares May 13 non-working holiday | work=Rappler | date=May 9, 2019 | access-date=May 9, 2019}}
• August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
• November 1 – All Saints Day
• November 2 – Special non-working holiday
• December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• December 24 – Special non-working holiday
• December 31 – Last day of the year (in observance of New Year's celebrations)

• January 19 – Financial services firm Cebuana Lhuillier announces that the personal information of around 900,000 people are affected in a data breach involving their email server which is used for marketing purposes.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/technology/news/221338-affected-cebuana-lhuillier-data-breach-january-2019 | title=Over 900,000 affected by Cebuana Lhuillier data breach | work=Rappler | date=January 19, 2019 | access-date=January 19, 2019}}

• February 6 – A major measles outbreak, exacerbated by the effects of the Dengvaxia controversy on vaccination, is declared in Metro Manila and Central Luzon.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/02/07/1891623/measles-outbreak-declared-metro-manila-central-luzon | title=Measles outbreak declared in Metro Manila, Central Luzon | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=February 7, 2019 | access-date=February 7, 2019}}
• February 20 – President Duterte signs the Universal Health Care Act (Republic Act No. 11223), a measure seeking to provide health care coverage for all Filipinos.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/685594/duterte-signs-universal-healthcare-bill-into-law/story/ | title=Duterte signs universal healthcare bill into law | work=GMA News | date=February 20, 2019 | access-date=February 20, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/20/19/health-care-for-all-duterte-signs-universal-healthcare-act | title=Health care for all: Duterte signs Universal Healthcare Act | work=ABS-CBN News | date=February 20, 2019 | access-date=February 20, 2019}}
• July 15 – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declares a "National Dengue Alert" as cases of dengue continue to rise in the country.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/701034/duque-declares-national-dengue-alert-as-cases-continue-to-rise/story/?headline | title=Duque declares national dengue alert as cases continue to rise | work=GMA News | date=July 15, 2019 | access-date=July 15, 2019}}
• August 6 – The Department of Health (DOH) declares a national dengue epidemic following the increasing number of dengue cases in the country.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/703624/doh-declares-national-dengue-epidemic/story/ | title=DOH declares national dengue epidemic | work=GMA News | date=August 6, 2019 | access-date=August 6, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/622-dengue-deaths-philippines-declares-national-epidemic-1.1565092318918 | title=622 dengue deaths: Philippines declares national epidemic | newspaper=Gulf News | date=August 6, 2019 | access-date=August 6, 2019}}
• September 19 – The DOH confirms the re-emergence of polio in the Philippines, 19 years after the World Health Organization declared the country polio-free.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/708651/polio-re-emerges-in-phl-doh/story/?just_in&headline | title=Polio re-emerges in PHL —DOH | newspaper=GMA News | date=September 19, 2019 | access-date=September 19, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/19/19/after-19-years-polio-reemerges-in-philippines | title=After 19 years, polio re-emerges in Philippines | newspaper=ABS CBN News | date=September 19, 2019 | access-date=September 19, 2019}}
• September 26 – DOH confirms that the death of a 10-year-old student in Pandacan is due to diphtheria, a highly communicable bacterial infection.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/709413/doh-confirms-diphtheria-case-in-pandacan/story/?just_in&headline | title=DOH confirms diphtheria case in Pandacan | newspaper=GMA News | date=September 26, 2019 | access-date=September 26, 2019}}
• November 15 – The DOH confirms the first reported case of an illness related to vaping or the use of e-cigarettes, one involving a teenage girl.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/715596/female-from-visayas-is-phl-s-first-case-of-vaping-related-illness-duque/story/ | title=Minor from Visayas is PHL's first case of vaping-related illness —Duque | newspaper=GMA News | date=November 15, 2019 | access-date=November 15, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/19/philippines-confirms-first-case-of-vape-related-illness | title=Philippines confirms first case of vape-related illness | newspaper=ABS CBN News | date=November 15, 2019 | access-date=November 15, 2019}}
• December 3 – President Duterte signs Republic Act 11463, institutionalizing Malasakit Centers in all DOH-run hospitals nationwide.{{cite news |last1=Parrocha |first1=Azer |title=PRRD signs Malasakit Center law |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1087835 |access-date=8 March 2022 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=3 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204125400/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1087835 |archive-date=4 December 2019 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Duterte signs Malasakit Center bill into law |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/12/3/duterte-malasakit-center-law.html |access-date=8 March 2022 |work=CNN Philippines |date=3 December 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218114915/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/12/3/duterte-malasakit-center-law.html |archive-date=18 February 2020}}
• December 22–26 – At least 23 people die after drinking methanol-laced lambanog in Laguna and Quezon.{{cite news |title='Lambanog' death toll reaches 23 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1206933/lambanog-death-toll-reaches-23 |access-date=January 9, 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}

{{main|2019 in Philippine sports}}

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• January 7–16, Football – The Philippines makes its first-ever appearance in the AFC Asian Cup.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/01/20/1886624/azkals-move-on-set-sights-asian-qualifiers-2022 | title=Azkals move on, set sights on Asian qualifiers for 2022 | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=January 20, 2019 | access-date=January 20, 2019}} The national team fails to advance past beyond the group stage in the edition of the tournament hosted in the United Arab Emirates.{{cite news | url=https://sports.abs-cbn.com/football/news/2019/01/16/philippine-azkals-crash-2019-afc-asian-cup-52209 | title=Philippine Azkals crash out of 2019 AFC Asian Cup | newspaper=ABS CBN Sports | date=January 16, 2019 | access-date=January 16, 2019}}
• January 19, Boxing – Manny Pacquiao wins via unanimous decision against American boxer Adrien Broner to retain the WBA welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite news | url=http://tv5.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/25807013/manny-pacquiao-defeats-adrien-broner-unanimous-decision | title=Manny Pacquiao routs Adrien Broner, says he wants shot at Floyd Mayweather | work=ESPN5 | date=January 20, 2019 | access-date=January 20, 2019}}
• April 13, Diving – El Nido, Palawan hosts the 11th season of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, the first time the country as hosts.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/04/05/1907466/el-nido-hosts-world-cliff-diving-kickoff | title=El Nido hosts world cliff diving kickoff | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=April 5, 2019 | access-date=April 5, 2019}}
• April 27–May 5, Multi-sport events – Davao City hosts the 2019 Palarong Pambansa.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/specials/palarong-pambansa/229198-2019-opening-davao-city | title=Palarong Pambansa 2019 opens in Davao City | work=Rappler | date=April 28, 2019 | access-date=April 28, 2019}}
• April 27 Boxing – Nonito Donaire is crowned the new WBA "Super" bantamweight champion after defeating American boxer Stephon Young for the WBA World Boxing Super Series Semi-finals in Cajundome, Lafayette, Louisiana.{{cite news |title=Nonito Donaire undaunted vs new foe in World Boxing Super Series semis|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/229147-nonito-donaire-undaunted-stephon-young-world-boxing-super-series|access-date=April 27, 2019 |work=Rappler |date=April 27, 2019}}
• May 15:
• Men's Volleyball – The NU Bulldogs become the UAAP season 81 Men's Volleyball champions after defeating the FEU Tamaraws in four hard-fought sets on Game 2 of the best of 3 series.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/230704-season-81-men-volleyball-finals-game-2-results-nu-feu-may-15-2019 | title=NU sweeps FEU for back-to-back men's volleyball titles | work=Rappler | date=May 15, 2019 | access-date=May 15, 2019}} Bryan Bagunas was named as the Finals MVP.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/15/19/uaap-dominant-bagunas-powers-nu-to-back-to-back-titles | title=UAAP: Dominant Bagunas powers NU to back-to-back titles | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 15, 2019 | access-date=May 15, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2019/05/15/opening-day-loss-sparked-nua-s-repeat-title-run-56794 | title=UAAP Season 81 Finals: Opening day loss sparked NU's repeat title run | work=ABS CBN Sports | date=May 15, 2019 | access-date=May 15, 2019 | archive-date=August 8, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808055711/https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2019/05/15/opening-day-loss-sparked-nua-s-repeat-title-run-56794 | url-status=dead }}
• Basketball – The San Miguel Beermen pull off a rare seven-game sweep after outclassing Magnolia Hotshots, 72–71, in the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup Finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/694588/san-miguel-outlasts-magnolia-to-win-5th-straight-philippine-cup/story/?just_in | title=San Miguel outlasts Magnolia to win 5th straight Philippine Cup | work=GMA News | date=May 15, 2019 | access-date=May 15, 2019}}
• May 18, Women's Volleyball – The Ateneo Lady Eagles win their third championship after defeating the UST Golden Tigresses in the UAAP Women's Volleyball Season 81 Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/18/19/ateneo-edges-ust-as-lady-eagles-ascend-uaap-volleyball-throne | title=Ateneo edges UST, as Lady Eagles ascend UAAP volleyball throne | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 18, 2019 | access-date=May 18, 2019}} Bea de Leon was awarded as finals MVP.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/230965-season-81-women-volleyball-finals-game-3-results-ateneo-ust-may-18-2019 | title=Ateneo breaks UST's heart, reclaims UAAP volleyball crown | work=Rappler | date=May 18, 2019 | access-date=May 18, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2019/05/18/uaap-season-81-finals-lady-eagles-reclaim-throne-56887 | title=UAAP Season 81 Finals: Lady Eagles reclaim throne | work=ABS CBN Sports | date=May 18, 2019 | access-date=May 18, 2019 | archive-date=May 21, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521152419/https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2019/05/18/uaap-season-81-finals-lady-eagles-reclaim-throne-56887 | url-status=dead }}
• July 7–12, Floorball – The 2019 Men's Asia-Oceania Floorball Cup is held in Biñan, Laguna.{{cite news | url=https://floorball.sport/2019-mens-aofc-cup/ | title=2019 MEN'S AOFC CUP | work=International Floorball Federation | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}} The Philippines, the hosts, finish third.{{cite news | url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/philippines-upsets-south-korea-to-bag-3rd-in-asia-oceania-floorball-championships/ | title=Philippines upsets South Korea to bag 3rd in Asia-Oceania Floorball Championships | work=GoodNews Pilipinas | date=July 14, 2019 | access-date=July 14, 2019}}
• July 20, Boxing: – Manny Pacquiao wins via split decision against American boxer Keith Thurman to defend his WBA Super welterweight championship title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.{{cite news | url=https://tv5.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/26726128/pacquiao-vs-thurman-title-fight-set-july-20 | title=Pacquiao vs. Thurman title fight set for July 20 | work=ESPN | date=March 16, 2019 | access-date=March 16, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/07/21/1936618/pacquiao-outpoints-tough-thurman-wins-split-decision | title=Pacquiao outpoints tough Thurman, wins split decision | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=July 21, 2019 | access-date=July 21, 2019}}
• July 21, Basketball – The Philippines' Mighty Sports defeats the Republic of China White, 81–71, to win the 2019 William Jones Cup.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/235934-jones-cup-game-results-philippines-chinese-taipei-white-july-21-2019 | title=Mighty Sports completes Jones Cup sweep for 2nd club title | work=Rappler | date=July 21, 2019 | access-date=July 21, 2019}}
• August 16, Basketball – The San Miguel Beermen reclaim the PBA Commissioner's Cup throne with a 102–90 victory over TNT in Game 6 of the finals at the Araneta Coliseum.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/237913-game-results-san-miguel-tnt-august-16-2019 | title=San Miguel dispatches TNT in Game 6 to reclaim Comm's Cup crown | work=Rappler | date=August 16, 2019 | access-date=August 17, 2019}}
• August 31 – September 15, Basketball – Gilas Pilipinas grabs its fifth loss in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/gilas-pilipinas/239700-philippines-dead-last-fiba-world-cup-2019 | title=Gilas Pilipinas dead last in FIBA World Cup 2019 | work=Rappler | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}} The Philippines leaves with a 0–5 record, the country's worst performance since the 1978 edition.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/gilas-pilipinas/224280-fiba-game-results-philippines-kazakhstan-game-february-24-2019 | title=Stars align: Gilas Pilipinas advances to FIBA World Cup | work=Rappler | date=February 25, 2019 | access-date=February 25, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/gilas-pilipinas/225902-results-fiba-basketball-world-cup-draw-2019 | title=FIBA World Cup 2019: Gilas grouped with European powerhouses | work=Rappler | date=March 16, 2019 | access-date=March 16, 2019}}
• September 3, Athletics – Pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena becomes the first Filipino to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after surpassing the 5.80-meter qualifying standard in an athletics meet in Chiara, Italy.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/04/19/pole-vaulter-is-first-pinoy-to-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics | title=Pole vaulter is first Pinoy to qualify for Tokyo Olympics | work=ABS CBN News | date=September 4, 2019 | access-date=September 4, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1079527 | title=Pinoy pole vaulter Obiena earns 2020 Tokyo Olympics slot | work=Philippine News Agency | date=September 4, 2019 | access-date=September 4, 2019}}
• September 20, Wrestling – The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) returns to the Philippines for a one-night event at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/19/19/wwe-returns-to-manila-in-september | title=WWE returns to Manila in September | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 19, 2019 | access-date=June 19, 2019}}
• October 8, Gymnastics – Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo qualifies to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after placing 18th in the individual all-around qualification of the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships for the men's division in Stuttgart, Germany.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/710877/gymnast-carlos-yulo-qualifies-for-tokyo-olympics/story/ | title=Gymnast Carlos Yulo qualifies for Tokyo Olympics | work=GMA News | date=October 8, 2019 | access-date=October 8, 2019}}
• October 12, Gymnastics – Carlos Yulo wins the men's floor title at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/12/19/carlos-yulo-wins-gold-in-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships | title=Gymnastics phenom Carlos Yulo wins historic gold on world stage | work=ABS CBN News | date=October 12, 2019 | access-date=October 12, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/711490/pinoy-teen-yulo-wins-men-s-floor-world-title/story/?ataglance | title=Pinoy teen Yulo wins men's floor world title at world gymnastics championships | work=GMA News | date=October 12, 2019 | access-date=October 12, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/other-sports/242416-carlos-yulo-gold-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships-individual-floor-final-october-2019 | title=Carlos Yulo claims PH's historic world championship gold | work=Rappler | date=October 12, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/other-sports/242418-things-to-know-about-carlos-yulo-philippine-gymnastics | title=FAST FACTS: Who is gymnast Carlos Yulo? | work=Rappler | date=October 13, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://sports.inquirer.net/369597/olympics-bound-carlos-yulo-wins-historic-gold-philippines-in-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships-breaking | title=Olympics-bound Yulo wins historic gold for PH in world championships | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=October 13, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019}}
• October 13:
• Boxing – Nesthy Petecio wins the gold medal in the featherweight division of the 2019 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/13/19/boxing-nesthy-petecio-bags-the-gold-in-womens-world-tilt | title=Boxing: Nesthy Petecio bags the gold in Women's World tilt | work=ABS CBN News | date=October 13, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/boxing/711555/nesthy-petecio-bags-gold-in-aiba-women-s-world-boxing-championship/story/ | title=Nesthy Petecio bags gold in AIBA Women's World Boxing championship | work=GMA News | date=October 13, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2019/10/13/Nesthy-Petecio-AIBA.html | title=Nesthy Petecio bags AIBA women's world boxing gold medal | work=CNN Philippines | date=October 13, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019 | archive-date=October 14, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014034734/https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2019/10/13/Nesthy-Petecio-AIBA.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/242470-things-to-know-about-world-champion-nesthy-petecio | title=FAST FACTS: Who is boxing world champion Nesthy Petecio? | work=Rappler | date=October 14, 2019 | access-date=October 14, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://sports.inquirer.net/369648/nesthy-petecio-wins-gold-in-boxing-world-championships | title=Nesthy Petecio wins gold in boxing world championships | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=October 13, 2019 | access-date=October 13, 2019}}
• Karate – Jamie Berberabe Lim, daughter of PBA legend Avelino "Samboy" Lim, wins a gold medal in the 2019 Amatör Spor Haftasi Karate Championship in Sakarya, Turkey.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/17/19/samboy-lim-daughter-wins-karate-gold-in-turkey-tournament | title=Samboy Lim daughter wins karate gold in Turkey tournament | work=ABS CBN News | date=October 17, 2019 | access-date=October 17, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/other-sports/242684-jamie-lim-strikes-gold-lead-karate-pilipinas-medal-haul-turkey-joust | title=Jamie Lim strikes gold to lead Karate Pilipinas' 8-medal haul | work=Rappler | date=October 16, 2019 | access-date=October 16, 2019}}
• October 24:
• Fencing – Teen fencer Samantha Kyle Catantan wins the gold medal in the Asian Under 23 Fencing Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.{{cite news | url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/10/26/news/headlines/teen-wins-phs-first-fencing-gold/650996/ | title=Teen wins PH's first fencing gold | work=The Manila Times | date=October 26, 2019 | access-date=October 26, 2019}}
• Weightlifting – Vanessa Sarno captures two gold medals and one silver medal, while fellow Chariz Macawli and Rosegie Ramos win a silver and two bronze medals in the 2019 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Pyongyang, North Korea.{{cite news | url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/10/27/news/headlines/2-golds-for-pinay-lifter-in-asian-tilt/651333/ | title=2 golds for Pinay lifter in Asian tilt | work=The Manila Times | date=October 27, 2019 | access-date=October 27, 2019}}
• October 27, Ice Skating – Eleven-year-old skater Katrina Amber Cruz wins four gold medals at the Skate Indonesia Leg of the Ice Skating Institute Asia (ISIAsia) Championship Series 2019 in Jakarta.{{cite news | url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/11-year-old-katrina-cruz-bags-4-golds-in-ice-skating-competition-in-indonesia/ | title=11-year-old Katrina Cruz bags 4 Golds in Ice Skating competition in Indonesia | work=Good News Pilipinas | date=November 10, 2019 | access-date=November 10, 2019}}
• November 6, Collegiate sports – University of Santo Tomas Soulemane Chabi Yo and Grace Irebu are named the Most Valuable Player of the Men's and Women's division in UAAP Season 82.{{cite news | url=https://sports.inquirer.net/372401/usts-chabi-yo-grace-irebu-named-uaap-mvps-in-season-82 | title=UST's Chabi Yo, Grace Irebu named UAAP MVPs in Season 82 | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=November 6, 2019 | access-date=November 6, 2019}}
• November 7, Boxing – Nonito Donaire is defeated by Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue via unanimous decision to grab the IBF and WBA bantamweight titles in the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.{{cite news | url=https://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2019/08/13/nonito-donaire-jr-vs-naoya-inoue-set-november-7th-59895 | title=Nonito Donaire Jr. vs. Naoya Inoue set for November 7th | work=ABS CBN Sports | date=June 19, 2019 | access-date=June 19, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://sports.inquirer.net/372582/naoya-inoue-scores-unanimous-decision-over-nonito-donaire-for-bantamweight-crown | title=Naoya Inoue scores unanimous decision over Nonito Donaire for bantamweight crown | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=November 7, 2019 | access-date=November 7, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://japantoday.com/category/sports/inoue-defeats-donaire-in-world-boxing-super-series-final | title=Inoue defeats Donaire in World Boxing Super Series final | work=Japan Today | date=November 7, 2019 | access-date=November 7, 2019}}
• November 10, Archery – Andrea Robles wins a gold medal at the 2019 Indoor Archery World Series in China.{{cite news | url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/atenean-archer-andrea-robles-victorious-with-gold-at-2019-indoor-archery-world-series-in-china/ | title=Atenean archer Andrea Robles victorious with Gold at 2019 Indoor Archery World Series in China | work=Good News Pilipinas | date=November 12, 2019 | access-date=November 12, 2019}}
• November 12, Basketball – Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) president Manny Pacquiao files a formal complaint with the DOJ against 21 individuals who were accused of game-fixing, betting and point-shaving.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/244755-pacquiao-files-mpbl-game-fixing-complaint-against-individuals | title=Pacquiao files game-fixing complaints against 21 individuals | work=Rappler | date=November 12, 2019 | access-date=November 12, 2019}}
• November 30 – December 11 – Multi-Sport Event – The Philippines hosts the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

{{Hatnote|For the events related to Philippine television in 2019, see 2019 in Philippine television; for films, see List of Philippine films of 2019; and for music, see 2019 in Philippine music.}}

• January 8 – Francesca Taruc is crowned Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 in Nanjing, China.{{cite news | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2019/01/09/Philippines-Miss-Tourism-World-Intercontinental-2019.html | title=Another Filipina wins in international beauty pageant | work=CNN Philippines | date=January 9, 2019 | access-date=January 9, 2019 | archive-date=January 12, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112135802/http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2019/01/09/Philippines-Miss-Tourism-World-Intercontinental-2019.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/09/19/ph-starts-2019-with-another-pageant-win | title=PH starts 2019 with another pageant win | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 9, 2019 | access-date=January 9, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.manilatimes.net/ph-bet-francesca-taruc-crowned-miss-tourism-world-intercontinental/493972/ | title=PH bet Francesca Taruc crowned 'Miss Tourism World Intercontinental' | newspaper=The Manila Times | date=January 9, 2019 | access-date=January 9, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/680823/francesca-taruc-kin-of-hukbalahap-founder-wins-crown-for-phl-in-china/story/?trending | title=Francesca Taruc, kin of Hukbalahap founder, wins crown for PHL in China | work=GMA News | date=January 9, 2019 | access-date=January 9, 2019}}
• January 22 – Rogel Cabisidan from Paete, Laguna wins the jury's prize in the 28th Edition of the International Ice Carving Competition in Valloire, France.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/01/23/19/pinoy-wins-intl-ice-carving-contest-in-france | title=Pinoy wins int'l ice carving contest in France | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 23, 2019 | access-date=January 23, 2019}}
• January 26 – Karen Gallman wins the Miss Intercontinental title in a pageant night held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/27/19/karen-gallman-makes-history-as-first-filipina-winner-of-miss-intercontinental | title=Karen Gallman makes history as first Filipina winner of Miss Intercontinental | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/682866/karen-gallman-wins-first-miss-intercontinental-crown-for-phl/story/?featured | title=Karen Gallman wins first Miss Intercontinental crown for PHL | work=GMA News | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/01/27/karen-gallman-miss-intercontinental.html | title=PH bet Karen Gallman wins first Miss Intercontinental title | work=CNN Philippines | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019 | archive-date=January 28, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128113348/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/01/27/karen-gallman-miss-intercontinental.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/01/27/1888557/philippines-karen-gallman-wins-miss-intercontinental-crown | title=Philippines' Karen Gallman wins Miss Intercontinental crown | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}} It is the first time the Philippines wins in the pageant.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/27/19/karen-gallman-over-the-moon-after-winning-miss-intercontinental-for-ph | title=Karen Gallman 'over the moon' after winning Miss Intercontinental for PH | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 27, 2019 | access-date=January 27, 2019}}
• February 24 – The coronation event of the Mister International 2019 pageant takes place at the One Esplanade in Pasay. It is the second time that the Philippines hosts the event.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/04/19/ph-to-host-mister-international-in-february | title=PH to host Mister International in February | work=ABS-CBN News | date=January 4, 2019 | access-date=January 4, 2019}} Trinh Van Bao of Vietnam was crowned as Mister International 2019.{{cite news | url=https://conandaily.com/2019/02/24/vietnams-trinh-van-bao-is-mister-international-2019/ | title=Vietnam's Trinh Van Bao is Mister International 2019 | work=Conan Daily | date=February 24, 2019 | access-date=February 24, 2019}}
• March 28 – Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach's wax figure is unveiled to the public during a press launch at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/226822-pia-wurtzbach-unveils-wax-museum-figure-madame-tussauds | title=LOOK: Pia Wurtzbach's Madame Tussauds wax figure | work=Rappler | date=March 28, 2019 | access-date=March 28, 2019}} She is the first Filipino to get a wax figure from Madame Tussauds.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/29/1905574/pia-wurtzbach-wax-unveiled | title=Pia Wurtzbach in wax unveiled | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=March 29, 2019 | access-date=March 29, 2019}}
• March 29 – Maureen Montagne finishes as 1st runner-up at the Miss Eco International 2019 pageant in Egypt.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/227004-maureen-montagne-1st-runner-up-miss-eco-international-2019 | title=PH's Maureen Montagne is 1st runner-up in Miss Eco International 2019 | work=Rappler | date=March 30, 2019 | access-date=March 30, 2019}}
• April 5 – A statue of Saint Vincent Ferrer in Bayambang, Pangasinan, with 64 feet and 9.56 inches (50.23 meters) in height, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest bamboo sculpture in the world.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/travel/690663/statue-of-saint-vincent-ferrer-in-pangasinan-is-world-s-tallest-bamboo-sculpture/story/ | title=Pangasinan is world's tallest bamboo sculpture | work=GMA News | date=April 8, 2019 | access-date=April 8, 2019}}
• April 7 – Roxanne Baeyens, a 22-year-old Filipino-Belgian beauty representing Baguio, is crowned Face of Tourism Philippines 2019.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/04/09/19/roxanne-baeyens-wins-face-of-tourism-philippines-crown | title=Roxanne Baeyens wins Face of Tourism Philippines crown | work=ABS-CBN News | date=April 9, 2019 | access-date=April 9, 2019}}
• April 17 – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is named Time magazine's most influential people of 2019, along with some prominent music personalities, government officials and world leaders.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/228426-maria-ressa-time-100-most-influential-people-2019 | title=Maria Ressa joins 'Time 100' most influential people of 2019 | work=Rappler | date=April 17, 2019 | access-date=April 17, 2019}}
• April 27 – Aly Padillo, an 18-year-old Cebuana, is crowned Center Girl for MNL48 2nd Generation at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/29/19/emotions-run-high-as-mnl48-reveals-second-generation-members | title=Emotions run high as MNL48 reveals 'second generation' members | work=ABS-CBN News | date=April 29, 2019 | access-date=August 21, 2020}}{{cite news | url=https://mnl48.ph/news-and-updates/mnl48-introduced-second-year-members-and-crowns-new-center-girl/ | title=MNL48 introduced Second Year members and crowns new Center Girl | work=mnl48.ph | date=April 29, 2019 | access-date=August 21, 2020}}
• May 4 – Janjep Carlos is crowned Mr Gay World 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/05/19/filipino-crowned-mr-gay-world-2019 | title=Filipino crowned Mr. Gay World 2019 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 5, 2019 | access-date=May 5, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/693374/philippine-bet-janjep-carlos-wins-mr-gay-world-2019/story/?trending | title=Philippine bet Janjep Carlos wins Mr. Gay World 2019 | work=GMA News | date=May 5, 2019 | access-date=May 5, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/1019-lifestyle/229715-janjep-carlos-mr-gay-world-2019-winner | title=Philippines' Janjep Carlos is Mr Gay World 2019 | work=Rappler | date=May 5, 2019 | access-date=May 5, 2019}}
• May 8 – The first coronation event of the Miss Teen Philippines 2019 pageant takes place at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.{{cite news | url=https://www.manilatimes.net/the-stage-is-set-for-miss-teen-philippines/549141/ | title=The stage is set for Miss Teen Philippines | newspaper=The Manila Times | date=May 4, 2019 | access-date=May 4, 2019}} Cagayan de Oro student Nikki De Moura wins the pageant.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/09/19/cagayan-de-oro-student-wins-miss-teen-philippines-2019 | title=Cagayan de Oro student wins Miss Teen Philippines 2019 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 9, 2019 | access-date=May 9, 2019}}
• June 9 – Gazini Ganados from Talisay, Cebu, is crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2019, while Patricia Magtanong of Bataan is crowned as Binibining Pilipinas-International 2019 during the coronation night of the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/bb-pilipinas/232676-photos-coronation-night-2019 | title=Photo recap: Binibining Pilipinas 2019 coronation night | work=Rappler | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/bb-pilipinas/232659-text-gazini-christiana-ganados-winning-answer-pageant-2019 | title=READ: Gazini Christiana Ganados' winning answer at Binibining Pilipinas 2019 | work=Rappler | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/10/1925178/list-binibining-pilipinas-2019-winners-top-25-special-awards-highlights | title=LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2019 winners, top 25, special awards, highlights | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/bb-pilipinas/232666-things-to-know-about-gazini-christiana-ganados | title=Who is Gazini Christiana Ganados, Miss Universe Philippines 2019? | work=Rappler | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/10/1925271/cebuana-gazini-ganados-succeeds-catriona-gray-binibining-pilipinas-universe-2019 | title=Cebuana Gazini Ganados succeeds Catriona Gray as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2019 | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=June 10, 2019 | access-date=June 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://conandaily.com/2019/06/12/biography-miss-universe-philippines-2019-gazini-ganados/ | title=BIOGRAPHY: Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados | work=Conan Daily | date=June 12, 2019 | access-date=June 12, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/bb-pilipinas/232765-things-to-know-about-bea-patricia-magtanong | title=Who is Patch Magtanong, Binibining Pilipinas International 2019? | work=Rappler | date=June 11, 2019 | access-date=June 11, 2019}}
• July 10 – Janelle Tee is crowned as Miss Earth Philippines 2019, during the pageant's coronation night at The Cove, Okada Manila, Parañaque.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/10/19/chinoy-tv-host-janelle-tee-wins-miss-earth-ph-2019 | title='Chinoy TV' host Janelle Tee wins Miss Earth PH 2019 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 10, 2019 | access-date=July 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/700594/pasig-s-janelle-lazo-tee-wins-miss-earth-philippines-pageant/story/?just_in | title=Pasig's Janelle Lazo Tee wins Miss Earth Philippines pageant | work=GMA News | date=July 10, 2019 | access-date=July 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-earth/philippines/234973-janelle-lazo-tee-winner-2019 | title=Janelle Lazo Tee of Pasig is Miss Philippines Earth 2019 | work=Rappler | date=July 10, 2019 | access-date=July 10, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/7/10/miss-earth-philippines-2019.html | title=TV, events host wins Miss Earth Philippines 2019 | work=CNN Philippines | date=July 10, 2019 | access-date=July 10, 2019 | archive-date=July 10, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710182619/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/7/10/miss-earth-philippines-2019.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/11/19/10-stunning-photos-of-miss-philippines-earth-2019-janelle-tee | title=10 stunning photos of Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Janelle Tee | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 11, 2019 | access-date=July 11, 2019}}
• July 16 – The MOR Pinoy Music Awards are held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, coinciding with the sixth anniversary of MOR 101.9 For Life!.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/17/19/winners-mor-pinoy-music-awards-2019 | title=WINNERS: MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 17, 2019 | access-date=July 17, 2019}}
• July 17 – 20-year-old Jane De Leon is chosen to portray the iconic role of the Filipino heroine "Darna".{{cite news | url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/7/17/jane-de-leon-darna.html | title=20-year-old actress Jane de Leon is the new Darna | work=CNN Philippines | date=July 17, 2019 | access-date=July 17, 2019 | archive-date=July 20, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720041858/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/7/17/jane-de-leon-darna.html | url-status=dead }}
• July 28:
• Aicelle Santos finishes 2nd Place at the ASEAN+3 Song Contest in Vietnam.{{cite news | url=https://english.vov.vn/culture/2019-asean3-song-contest-semifinal-a-colorful-music-feast-400737.vov | title=2019 ASEAN+3 Song Contest semi-final: a colorful music feast | work=Voice of Vietnam | date=July 28, 2019 | access-date=July 28, 2019}} Timmy Pavino also represents the Philippines in the singing competition.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/29/19/aicelle-santos-wins-2nd-place-in-asean3-song-contest | title=Aicelle Santos wins 2nd place in ASEAN+3 Song Contest | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 29, 2019 | access-date=July 29, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/144928/aicelle-santos-finishes-2nd-place-in-asean-3-song-contest-a2670-20190731#P1ukrksTXLI3jHzx.99 | title=Aicelle Santos finishes 2nd place in ASEAN+3 song contest | work=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=July 31, 2019 | access-date=July 31, 2019}}
• Zephanie Dimaranan of Laguna becomes the first Idol Philippines grand champion.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/27/19/idol-philippines-zephanie-dimaranans-journey-to-the-finals | title='Idol Philippines': Zephanie Dimaranan's journey to the finals | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 27, 2019 | access-date=July 27, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/28/19/zephanie-dimaranan-named-idol-philippines-grand-winner | title=Zephanie Dimaranan named 'Idol Philippines' grand winner | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 28, 2019 | access-date=July 28, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/multimedia/slideshow/07/29/19/in-photos-idol-philippines-grand-finale | title=IN PHOTOS: 'Idol Philippines' grand finale | work=ABS-CBN News | date=July 29, 2019 | access-date=July 29, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/tv/236504-zephanie-dimaranan-idol-philippines-profile | title=Who is Zephanie Dimaranan, the new 'Idol Philippines' winner? | work=Rappler | date=July 28, 2019 | access-date=July 28, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/339997/zephanie-dimaranan-wins-idol-philippines | title=Zephanie Dimaranan wins 'Idol Philippines' | newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer | date=July 28, 2019 | access-date=July 28, 2019}}
• August 4 – Yamyam Gucong of Bohol becomes the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/04/19/yamyam-named-pbb-otso-big-winner | title=Yamyam named 'PBB Otso' big winner | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 4, 2019 | access-date=August 5, 2019}}
• August 5 – Jin Macapagal of Cebu City becomes the first BidaMan of It's Showtime.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/10/19/its-showtime-names-cebus-jin-macapagal-as-first-winner-of-bidaman | title='It's Showtime' names Cebu's Jin Macapagal as first winner of 'BidaMan' | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 10, 2019 | access-date=August 10, 2019}}
• August 13 – President Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11370, declaring September 8 a special working holiday to commemorate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.{{cite news | url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/08/14/sept-8-now-a-special-working-holiday/ | title=Sept. 8 now a special working holiday | newspaper=Manila Bulletin | date=August 14, 2019 | access-date=August 14, 2019 | archive-date=November 7, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107141511/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/08/14/sept-8-now-a-special-working-holiday/ | url-status=dead }}
• August 18 – Klyza Castro of Davao City is crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific International 2019, during the coronation night of the Mutya Pilipinas 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/19/19/davao-city-beauty-crowned-2019-mutya-pilipinas-asia-pacific-international | title=Davao City beauty crowned 2019 Mutya Pilipinas Asia Pacific International | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 19, 2019 | access-date=August 19, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/19/19/10-stunning-photos-of-mutya-pilipinas-2019-winner-klyza-castro | title=10 stunning photos of Mutya Pilipinas 2019 winner Klyza Castro | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 19, 2019 | access-date=August 19, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/704964/mutya-pilipinas-2019-winners-crowned-klyza-castro-is-phl-bet-for-miss-asia-pacific-int-l/story/ | title=Mutya Pilipinas 2019 winners crowned; Klyza Castro is PHL bet for Miss Asia Pacific Int'l | work=GMA News | date=August 19, 2019 | access-date=August 19, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/1019-lifestyle/237980-klyza-castro-mutya-pilipinas-asia-pacific-2019 | title=Davao City's Klyza Castro is Mutya Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2019 | work=Rappler | date=August 19, 2019 | access-date=August 19, 2019}}
• August 23 – The coronation event of the Mister World 2019 pageant is held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the first time that the Philippines hosts the event.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/201624-mr-world-2018-competition-january-2019 | title=Philippines to host Mr World 2018 in January 2019 | work=Rappler | date=May 2, 2018 | access-date=May 2, 2018}} Jack Heslewood of England won the Mr World pageant.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/23/19/mister-england-is-mister-world-2019-ph-bet-finishes-in-top-12 | title=Mister England is Mister World 2019; PH bet finishes in Top 12 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 23, 2019 | access-date=August 24, 2019}}
• September 9 – Music icon Ryan Cayabyab and four other Asians officially receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/707460/the-maestro-ryan-cayabyab-receives-ramon-magsaysay-award/story/?featured | title='The Maestro' Ryan Cayabyab receives Ramon Magsaysay Award | work=GMA News | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/09/19/ryan-cayabyab-4-others-receive-ramon-magsaysay-award | title=Ryan Cayabyab, 4 others receive Ramon Magsaysay Award | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 9, 2019 | access-date=September 9, 2019}}
• September 15:
• Kim de Leon and Shayne Sava are hailed as the Ultimate Male and Female Survivors for the 7th season of StarStruck.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/708171/kim-de-leon-and-shayne-sava-are-starstruck-s-ultimate-survivors/story/ | title=Kim De Leon and Shayne Sava are Starstruck's Ultimate Survivors! | work=GMA News | date=September 15, 2019 | access-date=September 15, 2019}}
• Michelle Dee of Makati is crowned as Miss World Philippines 2019 during the pageant's coronation night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/708190/michelle-dee-is-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019/story/?featured | title=Michelle Dee is crowned Miss World Philippines 2019! | work=GMA News | date=September 16, 2019 | access-date=September 16, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/16/19/michelle-dee-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019 | title=Michelle Dee crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 16, 2019 | access-date=September 16, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-world/philippines/240211-things-to-know-michelle-dee | title=Who is Michelle Dee, Miss World Philippines 2019? | work=Rappler | date=September 16, 2019 | access-date=September 16, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/9/16/Michelle-Dee-is-Miss-World-Philippines-2019.html | title=Michelle Dee is Miss World Philippines 2019 | work=CNN Philippines | date=September 16, 2019 | access-date=September 16, 2019 | archive-date=July 24, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724190436/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/9/16/Michelle-Dee-is-Miss-World-Philippines-2019.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/16/19/10-stunning-photos-of-miss-world-philippines-2019-michelle-dee |title=10 stunning photos of Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 16, 2019 |access-date=September 16, 2019}}
• September 28 – Elaine Duran of Butuan wins the 3rd season of Tawag ng Tanghalan.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/28/19/elaine-duran-wins-tawag-ng-tanghalan | title=Elaine Duran wins 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 28, 2019 |access-date=September 28, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/346722/tawag-ng-tanghalan-season-3-winner-is-elaine-duran |title='Tawag ng Tanghalan' season 3 winner is Elaine Duran |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=September 28, 2019 |access-date=September 28, 2019}}
• October 4 – The Miss World Philippines Organization announces that Vanessa Mae Walters had been stripped of the Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2019 title for violating the organization's rules.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-world/philippines/241419-vanessa-mae-walters-dethroned-miss-eco-teen-philippines |title=Vanessa Mae Walters stripped of Miss Eco Teen Philippines title |work=Rappler |date=October 4, 2019 |access-date=October 4, 2019}} She was replaced by Mary Daena Zaide Resurrecion.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/04/19/beauty-queen-stripped-of-miss-eco-teen-philippines-2019-title |title=Beauty queen stripped of Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2019 title |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 4, 2019 |access-date=October 4, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/710562/vanessa-mae-walters-is-stripped-of-her-miss-eco-teen-philippines-title/story/?just_in |title=Vanessa Mae Walters is stripped of her Miss Eco Teen Philippines title |work=GMA News |date=October 5, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2019}}
• October 13 – "Mabagal", a song entry composed by Dan Martel Simon Tañedo and interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre is named as the Himig Handog 2019 grand winner.{{cite news |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/146798/and-the-winners-of-himig-handog-2019-are-a4437-20191013 |title=And the winners of Himig Handog 2019 are... |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=October 13, 2019 |access-date=October 13, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/13/19/daniel-moira-duet-mabagal-tops-himig-handog-2019 |title=Daniel-Moira duet 'Mabagal' tops Himig Handog 2019 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 13, 2019 |access-date=October 13, 2019}}
• October 22 – Leren Mae Bautista wins 2nd runner-up title at the Miss Globe 2019 in Montenegro.{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/1019-lifestyle/243088-leren-bautista-2nd-runner-up-miss-globe-2019 | title=Leren Bautista wins 2nd runner-up in Miss Globe 2019 pageant | work=Rappler | date=October 22, 2019 | access-date=October 22, 2019}}
• October 26:
• Nicole Borromeo from Cebu) is crowned as Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 of the noontime show, Eat Bulaga! held at the Meralco Theater.{{cite news | url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/147140/cebu-wins-miss-millennial-2019-vice-ganda-first-place-magpasikat-a734-20191027 | title=Cebu, wagi bilang Miss Millennial Philippines 2019; Vice Ganda, first place sa Magpasikat | work=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=October 26, 2019 | access-date=October 31, 2019 | language=fil}}
• J-Crisis from Sampaloc, Manila becomes the Classic Showtime 10th Anniversary Grand Champion of the noontime show, It's Showtime held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.{{cite news |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/10/28/1964033/vice-ganda-officially-admits-relationship-ion-perez-wins-magpasikat-2019 |title=Vice Ganda officially admits relationship with Ion Perez; wins Magpasikat 2019 |work=The Philippine Star |date=October 28, 2019 |access-date=October 28, 2019}}
• Team Vice with Miss Q and A Queens becomes the Magpasikat 2019 Grand Champion of the It's Showtime held at Newport Performing Arts Theater.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/26/19/more-than-just-a-performance-watch-vice-gandas-empowering-magpasikat-number-about-hair-loving-oneself |title=More than just a performance: Watch Vice Ganda's empowering 'Magpasikat' number about hair, loving oneself |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 26, 2019 |access-date=October 26, 2019}}
• Nellys Pimentel of Puerto Rico is crowned as Miss Earth 2019 during the pageant's coronation night at the Cove Manila.{{cite news |url=https://www.efe.com/efe/english/life/puerto-rico-s-nellys-pimentel-crowned-miss-earth-2019/50000263-4096300 |title=Puerto Rico's Nellys Pimentel crowned Miss Earth 2019 |work=EFE |date=October 26, 2019 |access-date=October 26, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/26/19/look-puerto-rico-wins-1st-miss-earth-title |title=LOOK: Puerto Rico wins 1st Miss Earth title |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 26, 2019 |access-date=October 26, 2019}}
• October 30 – Jose Saguban wins the main award for Top 20 best cacao beans in the world, finishing second in the Asia Pacific region in the prestigious Salon du Chocolat or the International Cocoa Awards.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/31/19/pinoy-farmers-cocoa-beans-named-among-best-in-the-world |title=Pinoy farmer's cocoa beans named among best in the world |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 31, 2019 |access-date=October 31, 2019}}
• October 31 – Sorsogon wins the Guinness World Record for the largest Filipino folk dance with its Pantomina sa Tinampo performance as they celebrate the province's 125th founding year.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/01/19/look-sorsogon-folk-dancers-groove-their-way-to-guinness-record-books |title=LOOK: Sorsogon folk dancers groove their way to Guinness record books |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 1, 2019 |access-date=November 1, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/713785/sorsogon-bags-guinness-world-record-with-traditional-bicolano-dance/story/ |title=Sorsogon bags Guinness World Record with traditional Bicolano dance |work=GMA News |date=October 31, 2019 |access-date=October 31, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/243901-sorsogon-pantomina-sa-tinampo-dance-guinness-world-record |title=IN PHOTOS: Sorsogon sets Guinness World Record for largest Philippine folk dance |work=Rappler |date=November 1, 2019 |access-date=November 1, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/10/31/Sorsogon-Guinness-record-largest-Filipino-folk-dance-pantomina.html |title=Sorsogon sets Guinness record for largest Filipino folk dance |work=CNN Philippines |date=October 31, 2019 |access-date=October 31, 2019 |archive-date=November 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102070913/https://cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/10/31/Sorsogon-Guinness-record-largest-Filipino-folk-dance-pantomina.html |url-status=dead }}
• November 3:
• Vanjoss Bayaban, coached by Sarah Geronimo, wins the fourth season of The Voice Kids during the grand finals at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/tv/244075-things-to-know-about-vanjoss-bayaban-voice-kids-philippines-champion-2019 |title=Meet Vanjoss Bayaban, the new 'Voice Kids' champion |work=Rappler |date=November 4, 2019 |access-date=November 4, 2019}}
• Kayesha Clauden Chua is crowned Miss Asia Awards 2019 during the coronation night in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.{{cite news |url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/albays-kayesha-chua-crowned-miss-asia-awards-2019-in-vietnam/ |title=Albay's Kayesha Chua crowned Miss Asia Awards 2019 in Vietnam |work=Good News Pilipinas |date=November 5, 2019 |access-date=November 5, 2019}}
• November 6 – Two documentaries programs of GMA Network; namely "Reporter's Notebook: Batas ng Karagatan" and "The Atom Araullo Specials: Babies4sale.Ph", are awarded at the prestigious 2019 Association for International Broadcasting Awards (AIBs) in London.{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/56250/reporters-notebook-the-atom-araullo-specials-triumph-at-londons-aibs/story |title='Reporter's Notebook,' 'The Atom Araullo Specials' triumph at London's AIBs |work=GMA Network |date=November 8, 2019 |access-date=November 8, 2019}}
• November 8 – Cyrille Payumo is crowned as Miss Tourism International 2019 during the pageant's coronation night in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/1019-lifestyle/244498-cyrille-payumo-crowned-miss-tourism-international-2019 |title=PH bet Cyrille Payumo crowned Miss Tourism International 2019 |work=Rappler |date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/09/19/pinay-crowned-miss-tourism-international-2019 |title=Pinay crowned Miss Tourism International 2019 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/shoppingandfashion/714834/cyrille-payumo-takes-home-phl-s-5th-miss-tourism-international-crown/story/?just_in |title=Cyrille Payumo wins PHL's 5th Miss Tourism International crown |work=GMA News |date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2019/11/9/philippines-wins-miss-tourism-international-2019.html |title=Another Filipina crowned Miss Tourism International |work=CNN Philippines |date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019 |archive-date=November 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109064704/https://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2019/11/9/philippines-wins-miss-tourism-international-2019.html |url-status=dead }}
• November 9 – Ethel Booba of General Santos becomes the first-ever Tawag ng Tanghalan Celebrity Grand Champion.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/09/19/no-charot-here-ethel-booba-is-tawag-celebrity-champion |title=No 'charot' here: Ethel Booba is 'Tawag' celebrity champion |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019}}
• December 1 – Patricia Javier is crowned as the first ever Noble Queen of the Universe during the pageant's coronation night at the Manila Hotel.{{cite news |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/12/03/1973945/patricia-javier-first-win-international-beauty-title |title=Patricia Javier first to win international beauty title|work=Philstar.com|date=December 3, 2019 |access-date=December 3, 2019}}
• December 8 – Gazini Ganados places in the Top 20 of the Miss Universe 2019 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

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• January 16 – Brian Velasco, (b. 1977), drummer (Razorback).{{Cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/221107-razorback-drummer-brian-velasco-dies | work=Rappler | title=Razorback drummer Brian Velasco dies | date=January 16, 2019 | access-date=January 16, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/681624/razorback-band-drummer-falls-to-death/story/?trending | work=GMA News | title=Razorback drummer Brian Velasco falls to death | date=January 16, 2019 | access-date=January 16, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/16/19/our-hearts-our-broken-razorback-confirms-death-of-drummer-brian-velasco | work=ABS CBN News | title='Our hearts are broken': Razorback confirms death of drummer Brian Velasco | date=January 16, 2019 | access-date=January 17, 2019}}
• January 19 – Henry Sy, (b. 1924), business magnate (SM Prime){{Cite web | url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippines-richest-man-sy-dies-94-033446813.html | work=Yahoo Philippines | title=Philippines' richest man Sy dies at 94 | date=January 19, 2019 | access-date=January 19, 2019}}
• January 21 – Leonardo Quisumbing, (b. 1939), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (1998–2009){{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/21/19/former-associate-justice-leo-quisumbing-passes-away | work=ABS CBN News | title=Former Associate Justice Leo Quisumbing passes away | date=January 21, 2019 | access-date=January 21, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/01/21/Leonardo-Quisumbing-death.html | work=CNN Philippines | title=Former Associate Justice Leonardo Quisumbing dies | date=January 21, 2019 | access-date=January 21, 2019 | archive-date=January 26, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126012725/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/01/21/Leonardo-Quisumbing-death.html | url-status=dead }}
• January 28 – Pepe Smith, (b. 1947), drummer and guitarist (Juan de la Cruz Band){{Cite web | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/01/28/OPM-Rock-and-roll-music-Pepe-Smith-dead.html | work=CNN Philippines | title=Filipino rock legend Pepe Smith dead at 71 | date=January 28, 2019 | access-date=January 28, 2019 | archive-date=January 28, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128191149/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/01/28/OPM-Rock-and-roll-music-Pepe-Smith-dead.html | url-status=dead }}{{Cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/682960/pinoy-rock-icon-pepe-smith-dies/story/ | work=GMA News | title=Pinoy rock icon Pepe Smith dies | date=January 28, 2019 | access-date=January 28, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/28/19/pinoy-rock-icon-joey-pepe-smith-dies | work=ABS CBN News | title=Pinoy rock icon Joey 'Pepe' Smith dies | date=January 28, 2019 | access-date=January 28, 2019}}

• February 9 – Bentong (comedian) (b. 1964), actor and comedian{{Cite web | url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/09/1892268/comedian-bentong-dies-55 | work=The Philippine Star | title=Comedian 'Bentong' dies at 55 | date=February 9, 2019 | access-date=February 9, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/09/19/comedian-bentong-passes-away | work=ABS CBN News | title=Comedian 'Bentong' passes away | date=February 9, 2019 | access-date=February 9, 2019}}
• February 11 – Armida Siguion-Reyna (b. 1930), actress{{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/11/19/she-has-art-in-her-heart-armida-siguion-reyna-dies-at-88 | work=ABS CBN News | title='She has art in her heart': Armida Siguion-Reyna dies at 88 | date=February 11, 2019 | access-date=February 11, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=http://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2019/02/11/armida-siguion-reyna-passes-at-88/ | work=Daily Tribune | title=Armida Siguion-Reyna passes at 88 | date=February 11, 2019 | access-date=February 11, 2019 | archive-date=February 26, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226103452/http://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2019/02/11/armida-siguion-reyna-passes-at-88/ | url-status=dead }}{{Cite web | url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/11/1892858/veteran-actress-armida-siguion-reyna-dies-88 | work=The Philippine Star | title=Veteran actress Armida Siguion-Reyna dies at 88 | date=February 11, 2019 | access-date=February 11, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/223249-actress-armida-siguion-reyna-dies | work=Rappler | title=Actress Armida Siguion-Reyna dies at 88 | date=February 11, 2019 | access-date=February 11, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/02/11/armida-siguion-reyna-death.html | work=CNN Philippines | title=Veteran actress Armida Siguion-Reyna dies at 88 | date=February 11, 2019 | access-date=February 11, 2019 | archive-date=February 16, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216042215/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/02/11/armida-siguion-reyna-death.html | url-status=dead }}{{Cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/684658/palace-hails-life-of-principled-citizen-armida-siguion-reyna/story/ | work=GMA News | title=Palace hails life of 'principled citizen' Armida Siguion-Reyna | date=February 12, 2019 | access-date=February 12, 2019}}
• February 20 – Francisco Mañosa (b. 1931), architect and National Artist of the Philippines{{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/20/19/national-artist-for-architecture-bobby-maosa-has-died | work=ABS CBN News | title=National Artist for Architecture Bobby Mañosa has died | date=February 20, 2019 | access-date=February 20, 2019}}
• February 23 – Nestor Espenilla Jr., (b. 1958), banker and Governor of the Bangko Sentral (2017–2019).{{Cite news | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/philippine-central-bank-governor-espenilla-dies-119022400006_1.html | work=Business Standard | title=Philippine central bank governor Espenilla dies | date=February 24, 2019 | access-date=February 24, 2019}}

• April 16 – Jose Mari Gonzales, (b. 1938), actor and politician.{{Cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com//nation/228347-jose-mari-gonzalez-dies | work=Rappler | title=Ex-congressman and actor Jose Mari Gonzalez dies | date=April 16, 2019 | access-date=April 16, 2019}}
• April 19 – Rodolfo Severino Jr., (b. 1936), former Secretary-General of the ASEAN (1998–2002), and ambassador to Malaysia (1989–1992){{Cite web | url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/04/20/former-ambassador-rodolfo-severino-jr-passes-away-at-82/ | work=Manila Bulletin | title=Former ambassador Rodolfo Severino Jr. passes away at 82 | date=April 20, 2019 | access-date=April 20, 2019 | archive-date=April 20, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420081434/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/04/20/former-ambassador-rodolfo-severino-jr-passes-away-at-82/ | url-status=dead }}

• May 4 – Prospero Nograles, (b. 1947), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao City's 1st District (2001–2010) and 22nd Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2008–2010){{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/04/19/ex-speaker-prospero-nograles-passes-away | work=ABS CBN News | title=Ex-Speaker Prospero Nograles passes away | date=May 4, 2019 | access-date=May 4, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/693316/former-speaker-nograles-passes-away/story/?headline | work=GMA News | title=Former Speaker Nograles passes away | date=May 4, 2019 | access-date=May 4, 2019}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/229667-former-house-speaker-prospero-nograles-dies | work=Rappler | title=Former House Speaker Prospero Nograles dies at 71 | date=May 4, 2019 | access-date=May 4, 2019}}
• May 7:
• Karina Constantino David, (b. 1946) political activist and public servant{{Cite web | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/08/19/ex-csc-chairperson-karina-david-dies-at-73 | work=ABS CBN News | title=Ex-CSC chairperson Karina David dies at 73 | date=May 8, 2019 | access-date=May 8, 2019}}
• Vicente Emano, (b. 1943) former Governor of Misamis Oriental (1988–1998) and Mayor of Cagayan de Oro (1998–2007, 2010–2013){{Cite web | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/229896-ex-cagayan-de-oro-mayor-vicente-emano-dies | work=Rappler | title=Ex-Cagayan de Oro mayor Vicente Emano dies | date=May 7, 2019 | access-date=May 7, 2019}}
• Joel Virador, (b. 1967) former member of the House of Representatives (2003–2007){{Cite web | url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1069158 | work=Philippine News Agency | title=Ex-Bayan Muna party-list solon dies at 52 | date=May 7, 2019 | access-date=May 7, 2019}}

• May 9 – Abul Khayr Alonto, (b. 1945) former chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (since 2016){{Cite web | url=https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2019/05/minda-chair-alonto-passes-away-at-73/ | work=Minda News | title=MinDA chair Alonto passes away at 73 | date=May 10, 2019 | access-date=May 10, 2019}}

• June 20 – Eddie Garcia, (b. 1929) veteran actor, director and television personality{{cite news | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-eddie-garcia-dead-veteran-16546995 | title=Eddie Garcia dead: Veteran actor and film director dies at 90 after fall left him in coma | newspaper=Daily Mirror | date=June 20, 2019 | access-date=June 20, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/20/1928098/eddie-garcia-who-was-comatose-state-dies-90 | title=Eddie Garcia, who was in comatose state, dies at 90 | newspaper=The Philippine Star | date=June 20, 2019 | access-date=June 20, 2019}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/20/19/eddie-garcia-passes-away-at-90 | title=Eddie Garcia passes away at 90 | work=ABS-CBN News | date=June 20, 2019 | access-date=June 20, 2019}}

• September 8 – Lito Legaspi, (b. 1942) actor{{cite news | url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/145922/veteran-actor-lito-legaspi-passes-away-due-to-cardiac-arrest-a734-20190908 | title=Veteran actor Lito Legaspi passes away due to cardiac arrest | work=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=September 8, 2019 | access-date=September 8, 2019 | language=fil}}{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/09/19/beteranong-aktor-na-si-lito-legaspi-pumanaw-na | title=Beteranong aktor na si Lito Legaspi, pumanaw na | work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 8, 2019 | access-date=September 8, 2019 | language=fil}}

• September 13 – Rene Espina, (b. 1929) former senator and governor of Cebu{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/708123/former-senator-and-cebu-governor-rene-espina-dies-palace-expresses-sympathy/story/?top_picks&order=2 | title=Former senator and Cebu governor Rene Espina dies; Palace expresses sympathy | work=GMA News | date=September 15, 2019 | access-date=September 15, 2019}}
• September 21 – Mel Chionglo, (b. 1946) film director and production designer{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/708878/burlesk-king-director-mel-chionglo-dies/story/ | title='Burlesk King' director Mel Chionglo dies | work=GMA News | date=September 21, 2019 | access-date=September 21, 2019}}

• October 4 – Tony Mabesa, (b. 1935) film and theater actor and director{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/showbizabroad/710550/veteran-actor-director-tony-mabesa-dies/story/?trending | title=Veteran actor-director Tony Mabesa dies | work=GMA News | date=October 5, 2019 | access-date=October 5, 2019}}
• October 5 – Amalia Fuentes, (b. 1940) actress{{cite news | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/710553/veteran-actress-amalia-fuentes-passes-away/story/?trending | title=Veteran actress Amalia Fuentes passes away | work=GMA News | date=October 5, 2019 | access-date=October 5, 2019}}

• October 8 – Carlos Celdran, (b. 1972) cultural activist and performance artist{{cite news | url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/242024-carlos-celdran-death | title=Carlos Celdran dies at 46 | work=Rappler | date=October 8, 2019 | access-date=October 8, 2019}}

• October 20:
• Aquilino Pimentel Jr., (b. 1933) former Senator of the Philippines (1987–1992, 1998–2010) and 23rd President of the Senate of the Philippines (2000–2001){{cite news |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1179621/former-senate-president-nene-pimentel-passes-away |title=Former Senate President Nene Pimentel passes away |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=October 20, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2019}}

• December 1 – Edgardo Gomez, (b. 1938) biologist.[https://www.rappler.com/nation/246291-national-scientist-edgardo-gomez-dies National Scientist Edgardo Gomez, coral reef conservation champion, dies]

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