2023 in the Philippines

2023 in the Philippines details notable events that occurred in the Philippines in 2023.

On July 21, 2023, President Bongbong Marcos announced that the government will formally lift the COVID-19 state of public health emergency, marking the end of the three years of the pandemic. The emergency was officially lifted the following day.

Incumbents

President: Bongbong Marcos (PFP)
Vice President: Sara Duterte (HNP)
Congress (19th):
Senate President: Migz Zubiri (Independent)
House Speaker: Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD)
Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo

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Ongoing events

COVID-19 pandemic (until July 22)
Philippine sugar crisis

Events

=January=

January 1 – 2023 Philippine airspace closure: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines closes the country's airspace for nearly six hours due to a power outage in its air traffic management center that affected its communication systems, disrupting more than 280 commercial flights and more than 56,000 passengers.{{Cite news |last=Cruz |first=Enrico Dela |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Power outage forces Philippines to suspend flights, shut airspace |work=Reuters |editor-last1=Fullick |editor-first1=Neil |editor-last2=Graff |editor-first2=Peter |editor-last3=Williams |editor-first3=Alison |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/flights-philippine-capital-suspended-due-technical-issues-2023-01-01/ |url-access=limited |access-date=January 1, 2023}}
January 4 – The Ateneo de Manila University debate team wins the 2023 World Universities Debating Championship, the world's largest international debating tournament, held at the King Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Spain.{{cite news |last1=Bernardo |first1=Jaehwa |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/04/23/philippines-wins-intl-debate-tournament |title=Philippine team wins international debate tournament |work=ABS-CBN News |date=January 4, 2023 |access-date=January 6, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Magsambol |first1=Bonz |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippines-ateneo-de-manila-university-wins-world-universities-debating-championship-2023/ |title=Philippine team wins world's largest debate tournament |work=Rappler |date=January 4, 2023 |access-date=January 6, 2023}} It is the first time that a Philippine university has won the title.{{cite news |last=Ombay |first=Giselle |title=Philippines bags first World Universities Debating Championship title |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/856274/philippines-bags-first-world-universities-debating-championship-title/story/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=January 4, 2023}}
January 10 – Territorial disputes in the South China Sea: The Supreme Court nullifies the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement between the Philippine National Oil Company, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, and Petrovietnam to conduct joint oil and gas exploration activities within the Philippine exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea since 2005, citing the unconstitutionality of permitting foreign corporations and governments to exploit the country's natural resources.{{cite news |title=Philippine top court voids old South China Sea energy deal |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/10/asia/philippines-south-china-sea-2005-energy-deal-intl-hnk/index.html |access-date=January 12, 2023 |agency=Reuters |via=CNN |date=January 10, 2023}} The decision is affirmed in July.{{cite news |last=Ordoñez |first=John Victor |title=SC affirms its decision voiding oil deal with China, Vietnam |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/07/05/532619/sc-affirms-its-decision-voiding-oil-deal-with-china-vietnam/ |date=July 5, 2023 |newspaper=BusinessWorld |access-date=July 13, 2023}}
January 13 – Zootaxa reveals in a publication the discovery of two new species of hedgehog (Podogymnura) in the mountains of Mindanao.{{cite news |title=Two Hedgehog Species are Discovered in the Philippines |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/hedgehog-species-discovered-in-the-philippines-a00203-20230301 |date=March 1, 2023 |work=Esquire Philippines |access-date=March 14, 2023}}
January 18 – The Court of Tax Appeals acquits online news website Rappler as well as its founder, Maria Ressa, in a tax evasion case filed against them by the Duterte administration in 2018.{{cite news |last=Ng |first=Kelly |title=Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist cleared of tax evasion |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64313648 |access-date=January 18, 2023 |work=BBC News |date=January 18, 2023}}
January 24:
The Supreme Court en banc votes, 13–1, to declare the TRAIN Law (Republic Act No. 10963) as constitutional, with two petitions against the law dismissed.{{cite news |title=SC maintains constitutionality of TRAIN law |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/1/27/SC-maintains-constitutionality-of-TRAIN-law.html |access-date=January 27, 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=January 27, 2023 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127103435/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/1/27/SC-maintains-constitutionality-of-TRAIN-law.html |url-status=dead }}
A Cessna 206, bound for Maconacon, Isabela from Cauayan, is reported missing.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/search-continues-missing-cessna-plane-isabela-january-25-2023/ |title=Search continues for missing Cessna plane |work=Rappler |date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}} The plane would be found on March 9 in Divilacan, with all six people aboard confirmed dead.{{Cite news |last=Chi |first=Cristina |date=March 9, 2023 |title=No survivors in Cessna plane crash in Isabela |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/03/09/2250463/no-survivors-cessna-plane-crash-isabela/ |access-date=March 9, 2023 |work=Philstar.com}}{{Cite news |date=March 9, 2023 |title=No survivors from Cessna crash in Isabela |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/9/missing-cessna-isabela-found0.html |access-date=March 9, 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |archive-date=March 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309075312/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/9/missing-cessna-isabela-found0.html |url-status=dead }}
January 25 – A Philippine Air Force SF.260 training flight from Sangley Point Airport in Cavite City, crashes on a paddy field in Pilar, Bataan, killing two people on board.{{Cite web |date=January 25, 2023 |title=Philippine plane crash kills 2, another carrying 6 missing |url=https://apnews.com/article/politics-philippines-manila-34063edeb42344e6b0f3dbcdeaa7d6d0 |access-date=January 25, 2023 |work=Associated Press |language=en}}
January 30 – The Anti-Terrorism Council announces its resolutions, dated December 7, 2022, designating community doctor Natividad Castro, an alleged active member of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People's Army–National Democratic Front, and the Al Khobar Group in Mindanao, allegedly linked to the Dawlah Islamiyah, as terrorists.{{Cite news |last=Punongbayan |first=Michael |date=January 31, 2023 |title=Community doctor designated as terrorist |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/31/2241427/community-doctor-designated-terrorist/ |access-date=January 31, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star}}{{Cite news |date=January 30, 2023 |title=Doc Naty Castro at Alkhobar Group, idineklarang terorista ng Anti-Terrorism Council |url=https://rmn.ph/doc-naty-castro-at-alkhobar-group-idineklarang-terorista-ng-anti-terrorism-council/ |access-date=January 31, 2023 |work=Radio Mindanao Network |language=tl}}

=February=

February 1 – Philippines–United States relations: The Philippines permits the United States Armed Forces access to an additional four military bases, thereby expediting the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.{{Cite news |date=February 2, 2023 |title=Philippines expands US access to military bases |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230202-philippines-to-expand-us-access-to-military-bases-official |access-date=February 2, 2023 |agency=Agence France-Presse |via=France 24 |language=en}}
February 6 – Second Thomas Shoal laser incident: A China Coast Guard vessel allegedly uses a laser weapon on a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea leading to the Philippines filing a diplomatic protest.{{cite news |last1=Tomacruz |first1=Sofia |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/china-aims-laser-philippine-coast-guard-ship-west-philippine-sea-february-2023/ |title=China aims laser at Philippine Coast Guard ship in West PH Sea |work=Rappler |date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Ratcliffe |first=Rebecca |date=February 15, 2023 |title=Philippines president summons Chinese ambassador over laser incident |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/15/philippines-president-summons-chinese-ambassador-over-laser-incident |access-date=February 15, 2023 |issn=0261-3077}}
February 8 – The Supreme Court publicizes a January 16 decision dismissing graft charges filed in 1990 against Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and former senate president Juan Ponce Enrile and eight other respondents in relation to the Coco Levy Fund scam, citing violation of the right to speedy trial as well as the deaths of four of those involved.{{Cite news |last=Panaligan |first=Rey |date=February 8, 2023 |title=SC dismisses graft charges filed 30 years ago vs Enrile, others in P840-M coconut levy funds |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/08/sc-dismisses-graft-charges-filed-30-years-agovs-enrile-others-in-p840-m-coconut-levy-funds/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin}}{{Cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |date=February 8, 2023 |title=SC junks graft charges vs Enrile in relation to coco levy fund scam |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/supreme-court-decision-graft-charge-enrile-coco-levy-fund-scam/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |work=Rappler}}
February 11 – Camp Evangelista shooting: Four soldiers are killed and another is critically injured by a fellow soldier during a mass shooting at a barracks in Cagayan de Oro.{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/five-soldiers-killed-shooting-philippine-military-camp-2023-02-11/ |title=Five soldiers killed in shooting at Philippine military camp |work=Reuters |date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 15, 2023}} The perpetrator is shot dead.{{Cite news |date=February 11, 2023 |title=5 dead in Cagayan de Oro Army camp attack |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/dead-cagayan-de-oro-army-camp-attack/ |access-date=February 12, 2023 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}
February 15 – The Supreme Court publicizes a January 17 decision affirming the dismissal in 2012 by the Ombudsman of graft complaints filed against two former members of President Ferdinand Marcos' cabinet, Roberto Ongpin and Jose Aspiras, and six other individuals in connection with the granting of loans in 1980 involving the Philippine National Bank.{{cite news |last=San Juan |first=Joel |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/02/16/sc-affirms-dismissal-of-graft-charges-vs-fms-former-cabinet-men-others/ |title=Supreme Court affirms dismissal of graft charges vs Marcos Sr.'s former Cabinet men, others |newspaper=BusinessMirror |date=February 16, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/861146/sc-affirms-dismissal-of-graft-raps-vs-late-tycoon-roberto-ongpin-others/story/ |title=SC affirms dismissal of graft raps vs. late tycoon Roberto Ongpin, others |work=GMA News Online |date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2023}}
February 17 – Four people are killed and two others are injured, including Lanao del Sur governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., when their convoy is ambushed in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, by unknown gunmen.{{Cite news |date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=February 18, 2023 |title=Lanao del Sur Gov. Adiong hurt, 4 others killed in ambush |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/17/23/lanao-del-sur-governor-injured-4-others-killed-in-ambush}}
February 18 – A Cessna 340 aircraft operated by Energy Development Corporation crashes on Mayon Volcano, Albay, upon taking off from Bicol International Airport in Daraga for Manila, killing all four people on board, all of whom were employees of the corporation, including two Australian technical consultants.{{cite news |last1=Magramo |first1=Kathleen |title=4 dead after Cessna plane crash on Philippine volcano |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/23/asia/philippines-plane-crash-volcano-deaths-intl-hnk/index.html |access-date=February 25, 2023 |work=CNN |date=February 23, 2023}}
February 24 – The Philippine Independent Church ordains Wylard Ledama to the diaconate as the first trans woman clergy in the country.{{cite news |last1=Dagle |first1=Robbin |title=Historic, revolutionary: Iglesia Filipina Independiente ordains first trans woman clergy in PH |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/iglesia-filipina-independiente-ordains-transgender-woman-clergy-philippines/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |work=Rappler |date=February 24, 2023}}
February 25 – A special election is held to fill the vacant seat in Cavite's 7th congressional district in the House of Representatives.{{cite news |last1=Casilao |first1=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/852960/cavite-7th-district-special-election-set-for-february-2023/story/ |title=Cavite 7th district special election set for February 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=January 6, 2023}} Jesus Crispin Remulla, the previous officeholder, vacated the seat to serve as the Secretary of Justice.{{Cite news |date=November 29, 2022 |title=Special elections sa Cavite 7th Dist., plebisito sa Baliuag, Bulacan kasado na |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/29/22/special-elections-sa-cavite-7th-dist-plebisito-sa-baliuag-bulacan-kasado-na |access-date=December 17, 2022 |language=tl}} His son, Crispin Diego Remulla, is elected to the seat.{{cite news |last=Calderon |first=Rossel |title=Still a Remulla for Cavite's 7th District |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1196071 |access-date=February 26, 2023 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=February 26, 2023}}
February 28 – Oil tanker MT Princess Empress sinks off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, resulting in the spillage of its diesel fuel and almost a million-liter industrial cargo fuel.{{cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |title=PCG: Oil tanker off Oriental Mindoro now fully submerged, oil spill worsens |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1736955/pcg-oil-tanker-off-oriental-mindoro-now-fully-submerged-oil-spill-worsens/ |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=March 1, 2023 |access-date=March 3, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Sadongdong |first=Martin |title=PCG tells 4 Mindoro towns to stop fishing activities as oil spill spreads |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/03/03/pcg-tells-4-mindoro-towns-to-stop-fishing-activities-as-oil-spill-spreads/ |work=Manila Bulletin |date=March 3, 2023 |access-date=March 3, 2023}} The oil spill affects Oriental Mindoro, southern Occidental Mindoro, northern Palawan, Caluya in Antique, parts of Batangas (Verde Island, Tingloy, and San Juan) and southern Quezon;Citations on affected areas:
{{cite news |last=Yu |first=Lance Spencer |title=Oil spill endangers coastal communities, marine hotspots as far as Palawan |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/oriental-mindoro-oil-spill-endanger-coastal-communities-marine-hotspots-palawan/ |work=Rappler |date=March 4, 2023 |access-date=March 7, 2023}}
{{cite news |title=PCG confirms oil spill reaches Verde Island and Tingloy |url=https://www.manila-shimbun.com/category/english/news269865.html |work=Manila Shimbun |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023}}
{{Cite news |last=Ronda |first=Rainier Allan |date=April 5, 2023 |title=Oil spill reaches Tablas Strait, Tayabas Bay |newspaper=The Philippine Star |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/04/05/2256959/oil-spill-reaches-tablas-strait-tayabas-bay/ |access-date=May 25, 2023}} combined damages to environment and livelihood reaches ₱10.8-billion.{{cite news |last=De Castro |first=Isagani Jr. |title=Environmental damage from oil spill may reach P7 billion – DENR chief |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/denr-yulo-loyzaga-response-estimate-damage-oriental-mindoro-oil-spill/ |work=Rappler |date=April 27, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2023}} (Damage to livelihood according to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, April 26; environmental damage according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, April 27.)

=March=

March 4 – Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, along with nine others, dies in an attack by gunmen in his home in Pamplona.Citations on the incident:
{{cite news |title=Negros Oriental governor, five others shot dead in Philippines |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/governor-and-others-shot-central-philippines |access-date=March 5, 2023 |work=Al Jazeera English |date=March 4, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Masculino |first=Glazyl |title=Suspect in Degamo slay killed; death toll rises to 9 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/03/05/suspect-in-degamo-slay-killed-death-toll-rises-to-9/ |date=March 5, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin |access-date=March 5, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Macasero |first=Ryan |title=Death toll in Degamo attack rises to 10 as another victim dies |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/negros-oriental-degamo-attack-death-toll-may-6-2023/ |date=May 7, 2023 |work=Rappler |access-date=May 8, 2023}}
March 6–7 – 2023 transport strike in the Philippines: Operators of traditional public jeepneys and minivans hold a strike in various cities to protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.{{cite news |last1=Gregorio |first1=Xave |title=Weeklong jeepney strike begins to demand for Marcos to scrap phaseout |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/03/06/2249688/weeklong-jeepney-strike-begins-demand-marcos-scrap-phaseout |access-date=March 6, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=March 6, 2023}} Initially planned for a week, the strike ended earlier following a meeting between labor union leaders and Office of the President officials.{{cite news |last1=Panares |first1=Joyce |last2=Araja |first2=Rio |title=PUV strike over, trips resume |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/314311802/puv-strike-over-trips-resume.html |access-date=March 8, 2023 |work=Manila Standard |date=March 8, 2023}}
March 8 – The United Nations' committee on women's rights releases its decision, finding that the country breached its obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and violated the rights of victims of sexual abuse by the Japanese Army in World War II, and recommending the government's full reparation for the complainants.{{cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=John Gabriel |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/09/23/un-ph-failed-to-provide-reparation-for-wwii-comfort-women |title=UN: Philippines failed to provide reparation for WWII 'comfort women' victimized by Japanese Army |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 9, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Parco |first=Benadette |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/863260/philippines-violated-rights-of-comfort-women-says-un-women-s-rights-panel/story/ |title=Philippines violated rights of 'comfort women,' says UN women's rights panel |work=GMA News Online |date=March 9, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}
March 13:
The Navotas Regional Trial Court (RTC), in a publicized decision, convicts dismissed policeman Jefrey Perez of murder, sentencing him to reclusión perpetua, in the second conviction in relation to the deaths of two teenagers in 2017 during the country's drug war.{{cite news |last=Macasero |first=Ryan |title=Court convicts ex-cop for teenager killings linked to Duterte drug war |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/navotas-court-decision-cop-arnaiz-de-guzman-killings/ |access-date=March 13, 2023 |work=Rappler |date=March 13, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Navallo |first1=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/13/23/ex-cop-convicted-of-murdering-2-teens-killed-in-drug-war |title=Court convicts former cop of murdering 2 teenagers killed in drug war |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 13, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Locus |first1=Sundy |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/863719/ex-policeman-in-carl-arnaiz-kulot-deaths-get-reclusion-perpetua/story/ |title=Ex-policeman in Carl Arnaiz, Kulot deaths gets reclusion perpetua |work=GMA News Online |date=March 13, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}
The Supreme Court, in a publicized February 8 ruling, reverses two rulings by the Court of Appeals which had ordered re-filing of charges of crimes against chastity against actor Vhong Navarro, eventually dismissing them citing lack of probable cause.{{cite news |last=Patag |first=Kristine Joy |title=SC division orders dismissal of rape, acts of lasciviousness charges vs Vhong Navarro |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/03/13/2251398/sc-division-orders-dismissal-rape-acts-lasciviousness-charges-vs-vhong-navarro/ |access-date=March 13, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=March 13, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/863720/sc-junks-rape-charge-vs-vhong-navarro/story/?just_in |title=SC junks rape charge vs. Vhong Navarro |work=GMA News Online |date=March 13, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/13/23/supreme-court-dismisses-rape-acts-of-lasciviousness-cases-vs-vhong-navarro |title=Supreme Court dismisses rape, acts of lasciviousness cases vs Vhong Navarro |work=ABS CBN News |date=March 13, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}
March 22 – The House of Representatives unanimously issues a 60-day suspension to Negros Oriental's 3rd district representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. due to his prolonged travel outside the Philippines with an expired travel clearance, constituting "disorderly behavior" under Section 142(a) of the House code of conduct for incumbent representatives.{{cite news |last=Aurelio |first=Julie |title=60-day suspension: House scolds Teves for 'disorderly behavior' |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1746877/60-day-suspension-house-scolds-teves-for-disorderly-behavior |access-date=March 23, 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=March 23, 2023}} On May 31, another 60-day suspension is given to Teves due to his continued unauthorized absences.{{cite news |last=Reganit |first=Jose Cielito |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1202626 |title=Teves gets another 60-day suspension |work=Philippine News Agency |date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=May 31, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1777632/house-suspends-teves-for-60-days-anew-strips-him-of-committee-memberships/ |title=House suspends Teves for 60 days anew, strips him of all committee memberships |work=Inquirer.net |date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=May 31, 2023}}
March 25 – The Antipolo Cathedral gains status as an international shrine in accordance with a papal decree received on March 13. The cathedral in Antipolo, Rizal, becomes the eleventh international shrine in the world, the third in Asia, and the first in the Philippines.Citations on the event:
{{cite news |last1=Fabro |first1=Christine |title=Antipolo Cathedral to assume 'international shrine' status on March 25 |url=https://ptvnews.ph/antipolo-cathedral-to-assume-international-shrine-status-on-march-25/ |access-date=March 24, 2023 |work=PTV News |date=March 19, 2023}}
{{cite news |author=GMA Integrated News |title=Antipolo Cathedral now an international shrine as declared by Vatican |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/864997/antipolo-cathedral-now-an-international-shrine-as-declared-by-vatican/story/ |date=March 25, 2023 |work=GMA News Online |access-date=March 28, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Ramirez |first=Robertzon |title=Antipolo Cathedral formally elevated to 'international shrine' |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/03/26/2254497/antipolo-cathedral-formally-elevated-international-shrine/ |date=March 26, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |access-date=March 28, 2023}}
March 29 – Passenger ferry MV Lady Mary Joy 3 catches fire near Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan while on its way to Jolo, Sulu; thirty-three die.Citations on MV Lady mary Joy 3:
Initial reports:
{{cite news |title=Death toll from vessel fire off Basilan now 26 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1750078/vessel-catches-fire-at-sea-in-basilan/ |date=March 30, 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=March 30, 2023}}
Official count according to PCG:
{{cite web |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/13/23/basilan-ferry-fire-last-missing-passenger-found-death-toll-at-33 |title=Basilan ferry fire: Body of last missing passenger found, death toll at 33 |publisher=ABS-CBN News| date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=April 13, 2023}}

=April=

April 3 – Makati–Taguig boundary dispute: The Supreme Court releases an earlier resolution ruling with finality that Fort Bonifacio belongs to Taguig, following a territorial dispute with Makati over the barangay.{{Cite news |last=Caliwan |first=Christopher Lloyd |date=April 3, 2023 |title=Final SC ruling on BGC row start of Taguig's 'new chapter' |work=Philippine News Agency |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1198829 |access-date=July 13, 2023}}{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2023 |title=SC Writes Finis to Makati City-Taguig City Land Dispute |url=https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-writes-finis-to-makati-city-taguig-city-land-dispute/ |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=Supreme Court of the Philippines}}
April 18 – The Supreme Court, issuing a Writ of Kalikasan, orders the prevention of the commercial release of genetically modified rice and eggplant products.{{Cite news |last=Ordoñez |first=John Victor |date=April 20, 2023 |title=SC issues Writ of Kalikasan vs Golden Rice, Bt eggplant |work=BusinessWorld |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2023/04/20/517938/sc-issues-writ-of-kalikasan-vs-golden-rice-bt-eggplant/ |access-date=April 20, 2023}}
April 19 – The Court of Appeals releases a February 6 decision upholding the 2019 conviction of former bank manager Maia Santos-Deguito for money laundering regarding the 2016 Bangladesh Bank robbery.{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/court-of-appeals-decision-money-laundering-bangladesh-bank-heist-maia-deguito/ |title=CA affirms conviction of ex-RCBC manager over Bangladesh Bank heist |work=Rappler |date=April 19, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/19/23/ca-upholds-maia-deguitos-money-laundering-conviction |title=CA upholds Maia Deguito's money laundering conviction over Bangladesh bank heist |work=ABS-CBN News |date=April 19, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/19/ca-affirms-bank-manager-conviction-bangladesh-bank-heist.html |title=CA affirms ex-RCBC manager's conviction over Bangladesh bank heist |work=CNN Philippines |date=April 19, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419161325/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/19/ca-affirms-bank-manager-conviction-bangladesh-bank-heist.html |url-status=dead }}
April 20 – The government of Occidental Mindoro declares a province-wide state of calamity due to power outages that have been occurring for more than a month.{{Cite news |last=De Leon |first=Dwight |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Occidental Mindoro placed under state of calamity due to power crisis |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/occidental-mindoro-placed-state-calamity-power-crisis-brownouts-april-2023/ |access-date=April 21, 2023}}{{Cite news |author=TeleRadyo |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Occidental Mindoro, isinailalim sa state of calamity |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/04/20/23/occidental-mindoro-isinailalim-sa-state-of-calamity |access-date=April 21, 2023 |language=tl}}
April 21 – SS Montevideo Maru, a Japanese merchant ship torpedoed during World War II in the deadliest incident in Australia's maritime history, is found at the South China Sea, northwest of Luzon.{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Izzy |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/04/22/23/ss-montevideo-maru-shipwreck-found-81-years-later |title=SS Montevideo Maru shipwreck found 81 years later |work=ABS-CBN News |date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Law |first=Heather |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/21/asia/montevideo-maru-found-south-china-sea-intl-hnk/index.html |title=World War II shipwreck of SS Montevideo Maru, which sank with over 1,000 POWs, found in South China Sea |work=CNN |date=April 21, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/22/discovery-of-wwii-wreck-on-which-nearly-1000-australians-died |title=Explorers find WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died |work=Al Jazeera |date=April 22, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2022}}

=May=

May 12 – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) acquits former Senator Leila de Lima in connection with the second of three drug cases against her.{{cite news |last=Patag |first=Kristine Joy |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/17/2259556/2nd-drug-case-vs-de-lima-now-decision-lawyer/ |title=2nd drug case vs De Lima now up for decision — lawyer |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=April 17, 2023 |access-date=April 26, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Torres-Tupas |first=Tetch |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1768300/leila-de-lima-acquitted-in-2nd-drug-case/ |title=Leila de Lima acquitted in 2nd drug case |work=Inquirer.net |date=May 12, 2023 |access-date=May 12, 2023}}
May 17 – President Marcos signs Republic Act No. 11939, amending RA No. 11709 which fixed the term of office of key officers in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and providing also certain rules for compulsory retirement for the personnel.{{cite news |last1=Manahan |first1=Job |last2=Gutierrez |first2=Pia |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/18/23/marcos-approves-law-amending-afp-fixed-term |title=Marcos OKs change in fixed term for military officials |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 18, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Bajo |first1=Anna Felicia |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/870404/marcos-inks-law-giving-two-year-tour-of-duty-to-top-military-officials/story/ |title=Marcos inks law giving two-year tour of duty to top military officials |work=GMA News Online |date=May 18, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023}}
May 19 – Kuwait–Philippines relations: The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait suspends the issuance of travel and work visas to Filipinos for allegedly breaching a bilateral labor agreement signed in 2018.{{cite news |last1=Cua |first1=Aric John Sy |last2=Mondares |first2=Claire Bernadette |title=Kuwait stops issuing entry visas to Filipinos |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/13/news/national/kuwait-stops-issuing-entry-visas-to-filipinos/1891165 |access-date=May 21, 2023 |work=The Manila Times |date=May 19, 2023}}
May 21 – The Manila Central Post Office, designated as an "important cultural property" of the country by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is destroyed by a fire.{{cite news |last=Magramo |first=Kathleen |title=Inferno tears through Manila's historic Central Post Office |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/21/asia/fire-manila-central-post-office-intl-hnk/index.html |access-date=May 22, 2023 |work=CNN |date=May 22, 2023}}
May 22:
The Sandiganbayan dismisses 16 counts of graft against pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles, acquitting her in relation to the scam involving Senator Bong Revilla.{{cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |title=Sandiganbayan acquits Napoles in 16 graft raps over pork barrel scam |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1772643/fwd-sandiganbayan-acquits-napoles-in-16-graft-raps-due-to-pork-barrel-scam/ |access-date=May 22, 2023 |work=Inquirer.net |date=May 22, 2023}} It also reports its May 10 decision convicting her and four other individuals of charges of graft and malversation in connection with the use of pork barrel of the late former Davao del Sur representative Douglas Cagas, whose case against him has been dismissed along with eight others.{{cite news |last=Escosio |first=Jan |title=Napoles, 4 pa swak sa pork barrel scandal |url=https://radyo.inquirer.net/329545/napoles-4-pa-swak-sa-pork-barrel-scandal/ |access-date=May 22, 2023 |work=Radyo Inquirer |date=May 22, 2023}}
The Manila Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 17 convicts Peter Joemel "Bikoy" Advincula for perjury over his allegations against Free Legal Assistance Group lawyers Chel Diokno, Erin Tañada, and Theodore Te.{{cite news |last1=Navallo |first1=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/24/23/bikoy-found-guilty-in-oust-duterte-plot-perjury-case |title='Bikoy' found guilty of perjury over Oust Duterte plot claims |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 24, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Bolledo |first1=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/manila-court-decision-peter-joemel-advincula-bikoy-guilty-perjury/ |title=Joemel Advincula or 'Bikoy' guilty of perjury |work=Rappler |date=May 24, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/870965/manila-court-finds-bikoy-guilty-of-perjury/story/ |title=Manila court finds 'Bikoy' guilty of perjury |work=GMA News Online |date=May 24, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}

=June=

June 6 – The Angeles City RTC convicts a police personnel and a former National Bureau of Investigation agent in connection with the 2016 death of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo, sentencing each of them up to 65 years in prison; but acquits the alleged mastermind, PLtCol. Rafael Dumlao.{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/pampanga-court-decision-convicts-cop-nbi-agent-death-south-korean-jee-ick-joo/ |title=Court convicts cop, NBI agent over death of South Korean Jee Ick Joo |work=Rappler |date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=June 7, 2023}}
June 8 – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issues a "level 3 alert" for Mayon Volcano in Albay due to the presence of volcanic earthquakes, indicating an increased risk of lava flows and possible eruptions.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/08/23/mayon-raised-to-alert-3-effusive-magmatic-eruption-taking-place |title=Mayon raised to Alert 3: 'Effusive magmatic eruption taking place' |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=June 19, 2023}} Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman orders the evacuation of residents within a {{convert|6|km|mi|sp=us}} radius of the volcano.{{cite news |title=Philippines evacuates people near Mayon Volcano, where more unrest indicates eruption may be coming |url=https://apnews.com/article/mayon-volcano-philippines-49a2623acb28a3779607bcb77bef26ea |access-date=June 10, 2023 |work=Associated Press |date=June 9, 2023}}
June 14 – Moro conflict: Islamic State–East Asia overall leader and Dawlah Islamiyah leader Fajarudin Benito (Abu Zacharia) and his lieutenant are killed in separate operations by combined security forces in Marawi.{{cite news |last=Dava |first=Bianca |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/14/23/isis-southeast-asia-leader-killed-in-marawi-military/ |title=ISIS-Southeast Asia leader killed in Marawi encounter, says military |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 15, 2023}}{{cite AV media |first=Bianca |last=Dava |date=June 14, 2023 |title=2 terrorists, including leader behind Marawi siege, killed in Lanao del Norte |type=news report |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/06/14/23/2-terrorists-killed-in-lanao-del-norte |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News Channel, ABS-CBN News}}{{cite news |last1=Baroña |first1=Franco Jose |last2=Jacinto |first2=Al |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/15/news/2-terror-leaders-slain-in-marawi/1896017/ |title=2 terror leaders slain in Marawi |work=The Manila Times |date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=June 15, 2023}}
June 20 – The Sandiganbayan, in a publicized June 13 ruling, junks the bid of government prosecutors to present a new witness in the ill-gotten wealth case against personalities linked to former president Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda due to a lack of merit.{{cite news |last1=Panti |first1=Llanesca |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/873427/sandiganbayan-junks-prosecution-s-bid-to-present-new-witness-in-marcos-ill-gotten-wealth/story/ |title=Sandiganbayan junks prosecution's bid to present new witness in Marcos Sr. ill-gotten wealth case |work=GMA News Online |date=June 20, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
June 21 – COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines: The government launches bivalent COVID-19 vaccines in the country.{{cite news |last1=Bajo |first1=Anna Felicia |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/873534/covid-19-bivalent-vaccine-launched-in-ph-herbosa-gets-first-jab-in-ncr/story/ |title=COVID-19 bivalent vaccine launched in PH; Herbosa gets first jab in NCR |work=GMA News Online |date=June 21, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Manahan |first1=Job |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/21/23/philippines-rolls-out-bivalent-covid-vaccine |title=Philippines rolls out bivalent COVID-19 vaccine |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 21, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
June 23 – Philippines–United Arab Emirates relations: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan grants President Marcos' request for humanitarian pardon to three imprisoned Filipinos, two on death row for drug trafficking and another serving a 15-year sentence for slander.{{cite news |title=2 of 3 pardoned Filipinos in UAE saved from death row – Palace |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/6/24/uae-pardons-three-filipino-convicts.html |access-date=June 24, 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=June 24, 2023 |archive-date=June 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624025205/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/6/24/uae-pardons-three-filipino-convicts.html |url-status=dead }}
June 27:
The Supreme Court declares as unconstitutional Republic Act No. 11935, a law postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections originally scheduled in 2022; however, orders the one scheduled in October to proceed.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/27/23/sc-declares-law-postponing-barangay-sk-polls-unconstitutional |title=Supreme Court declares law postponing barangay, SK elections unconstitutional |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 29, 2023}} The decision would be affirmed by the court on October 24.{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/886169/sc-affirms-unconstitutionality-of-law-postponing-bske-to-october-2023/story/ |title=SC affirms unconstitutionality of law postponing BSKE to October 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=October 24, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2023}}
The Supreme Court unanimously disbars Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in relation to a video circulated online containing his usage of inappropriate language against journalist Raissa Robles.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/28/23/supreme-court-disbars-larry-gadon-for-profane-language-vs-reporter |title=Supreme Court disbars Larry Gadon for cursing, profane language vs reporter |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 28, 2023 |access-date=June 29, 2023}}
Sandiganbayan dismisses a civil case filed in 1987 by the Presidential Commission on Good Government against twelve individuals, including former president Ferdinand Marcos, his heirs, and their alleged cronies, which involves allegations on illegally-acquired properties, citing lack of evidence.{{cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1794457/sandiganbayan-dismisses-another-civil-case-vs-marcoses-alleged-cronies/ |title=Marcoses, alleged cronies dodge legal bullet anew as Sandiganbayan junks another civil case |work=Inquirer.net |date=June 28, 2023 |access-date=August 10, 2023}} The decision would be upheld on August 8.{{cite news |last=Ayalin |first=Adrian |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/08/23/sandiganbayan-upholds-dismissal-of-marcos-forfeiture-case |title=Sandiganbayan upholds dismissal of Marcos forfeiture case involving hotels, resorts |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 8, 2023 |access-date=August 9, 2023}}
The Department of Tourism, during its 50th anniversary, unveils the country's new tourism slogan Love the Philippines, replacing the decade-old It's More Fun in the Philippines!{{cite news |last1=Manahan |first1=Job |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/27/23/love-the-philippines-is-new-tourism-branding |title=DOT launches 'Love the Philippines' as 'enhanced' tourism campaign |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 29, 2023}}
June 29 – The Court of Appeals affirms the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman that dismissing several Immigration employees in connection to the so-called "pastillas scheme", which allowed the illegal entry of Chinese citizens into the country.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/04/23/ca-affirms-dismissal-of-bi-personnel-over-pastillas-scam |title=CA affirms Ombudsman's dismissal of 4 Immigration personnel over pastillas scam |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 4, 2023 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/874727/ca-affirms-dismissal-of-bi-personnel-over-pastillas-scheme/story/ |title=CA affirms dismissal of BI personnel over 'pastillas scheme' |work=GMA News Online |date=July 4, 2023 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}
June 30:
The Sandiganbayan finds former Davao del Norte's 1st district representative Arrel Olaño guilty of three counts of graft, three counts of malversation, and one count of direct bribery in connection with the pork barrel scam.{{cite news |last1=Ayalin |first1=Adrian |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/30/23/napoles-ex-davao-del-norte-solon-found-guilty-in-pdaf-scam |title=Napoles, ex-Davao Del Norte solon found guilty in PDAF scam |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2023}}
The Supreme Court, in a publicized February 21 ruling, reverses the conviction of Robert Uy and James Go Ong, who were found guilty in 2014 over the possession of over 119 kilos of shabu in 2003.{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/874686/sc-reverses-conviction-of-two-in-119-kilo-drug-case/story/ |title=SC reverses conviction of two in 119-kilo drug case |work=GMA News Online |date=July 3, 2023 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}

=July=

July 2 – The Supreme Court, in a publicized June 13 ruling, issues a Writ of Kalikasan against Altai Philippines Mining Corporation, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in relation to a petition seeking to protect Sibuyan Island in Romblon from environmental destruction due to mining activities.{{cite news |last1=Casilao |first1=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/874620/sc-issues-writ-of-kalikasan-vs-denr-mgb-mining-firm/story/ |title=SC issues writ of kalikasan vs. DENR, MGB, mining firm |work=GMA News Online |date=July 2, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2023}}
July 3:
Myanmar–Philippines relations: The Department of Foreign Affairs downgrades the alert level status in Myanmar from "Alert Level 4" to "Alert Level 2" and allowing overseas Filipino workers to return to the country affected by the February 2021 military coup.{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/874609/philippines-lowers-alert-status-in-myanmar-to-level-2/story/ |title=Philippines lowers alert status in Myanmar to Level 2 |work=GMA News Online |date=July 3, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2023}}
The Sandiganbayan finds former La Union's 2nd district representative Thomas Dumpit Jr. not guilty of graft and malversation charges over the alleged use of ₱14.5 million worth of Dumpit's pork barrel for "fictitious projects".{{cite news |last=Panti |first=Llanesca |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/874788/sandiganbayan-clears-ex-la-union-solon-of-graft-malversation-cases/story/ |title=Sandiganbayan clears ex-La Union solon of graft, malversation cases |work=GMA News Online |date=July 4, 2023 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Ayalin |first=Adrian |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/04/23/ex-la-union-solon-acquitted-in-pdaf-scam-cases |title=Ex-La Union solon acquitted in PDAF scam cases |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 4, 2023 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}
July 4 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration declares the beginning of El Niño, with its effects expected to occur in the country starting October.{{cite news |last=Manahan |first=Jervis |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/874609/philippines-lowers-alert-status-in-myanmar-to-level-2/story/ |title=PAGASA declares onset of El Niño |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 4, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2023}}
July 7 – President Marcos signs into law the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, canceling over {{Philippine peso|57.56 billion}} in agricultural debt for more than 500,000 farmers.{{cite news |last=Cariaso |first=Bella |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/07/2279237/marcos-sign-agrarian-emancipation-act-today/ |title=Marcos to sign agrarian emancipation act today |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=July 7, 2023 |access-date=July 7, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Manahan |first=Job |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/07/23/new-law-frees-farmers-from-p57-billion-debt |title=Marcos signs law condoning P57-billion debt of agrarian reform beneficiaries |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 7, 2023 |access-date=July 7, 2023}}
July 8 – Carmona becomes a component city in the province of Cavite after ratification of Republic Act 11938.{{cite news |last1=Galvez |first1=Daphne |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1734627/marcos-jr-oks-converting-carmona-to-component-city-of-cavite |title=Marcos Jr. OKs converting Carmona to component city of Cavite |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=February 24, 2023 |access-date=February 25, 2023}}{{Cite news |date=March 27, 2023 |title=Carmona's cityhood plebiscite set July 8 |work=Manila Standard |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314317665/carmonas-cityhood-plebiscite-set-july-8.html}}{{Cite news |date=July 8, 2023 |title=Plebiscite results are in: Cavite's Carmona is Philippines' newest city |first=Dwight |last=de Leon |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/carmona-cavite-officially-becomes-city-after-plebiscite-july-2023/ |access-date=July 8, 2023}}
July 9 – The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines approves the elevation of the Quiapo Church in Manila to national shrine status.{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875284/quiapo-church-elevated-to-national-shrine/story/ |title=CBCP elevates Quiapo Church to national shrine |work=CBCP News |date=July 9, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875284/quiapo-church-elevated-to-national-shrine/story/ |title=Quiapo Church elevated to national shrine |work=GMA News Online |date=July 9, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2023}}
July 12:
The Supreme Court dismisses the Public Attorney's Office's request to remove a provision on conflict of interest in its Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, which governs the conduct of Filipino lawyers in private and professional matters.{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875560/sc-denies-pao-request-to-remove-conflict-of-interest-provision-in-lawyer-s-code/story/ |title=SC denies PAO request to remove conflict of interest provision in lawyer's code |work=GMA News Online |date=July 12, 2023 |access-date=July 14, 2023}}
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea: The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board requests American film distributor Warner Bros. Pictures to censor a scene in the film Barbie that includes a map displaying the internationally contested nine-dash line in the South China Sea before releasing the film in the country.{{cite news |last=Radford |first=Antoinette |title=South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66173164 |access-date=July 15, 2023 |work=BBC News |date=July 12, 2023}}
July 16 – The Supreme Court, in a publicized March 29 ruling, orders the rearrest of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes over the killing of environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in January 2011.{{cite news |last=Ombay |first=Giselle |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875985/sc-orders-rearrest-of-ex-palawan-gov-reyes-over-ortega-slay/story/ |title=SC orders rearrest of ex-Palawan gov Reyes over Ortega slay |work=GMA News Online |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/16/23/sc-orders-re-arrest-of-ex-palawan-gov-joel-reyes |title=SC orders re-arrest of ex-Palawan gov. over involvement in killing of broadcaster |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/supreme-court-resolution-order-rearrest-joel-reyes-gerry-ortega-killing/ |title=SC orders rearrest of ex-Palawan governor Reyes over Gerry Ortega killing |work=Rappler |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}
July 18:
President Marcos signs the Maharlika Investment Fund, the country's first sovereign wealth fund, into law.Citations:
{{cite news |last=Mangaluz |first=Jean |title=Bongbong Marcos signs Maharlika Investment Fund into law |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1802684/bongbong-marcos-signs-maharlika-investment-fund-into-law |date=July 18, 2023 |work=Inquirer.net |access-date=July 18, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Sicat |first=Gerardo |title=The Maharlika Investment Fund |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/06/07/2271944/maharlika-investment-fund/ |date=June 7, 2023 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |access-date=July 18, 2023}}
Philippine drug war: The International Criminal Court denies the government's appeal against the resumption of the investigation by prosecutor Karim Khan into the killings attributed to the drug war during the leadership of Rodrigo Duterte as Davao City mayor and the country's president.Citations:
{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875663/icc-chamber-to-decide-philippines-appeal-on-july-18-2023/story/ |title=ICC chamber to decide Philippines' appeal on July 18, 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=July 13, 2023 |access-date=July 14, 2023}}
{{cite news |title=Live: ICC decides on PH gov't appeal vs drug war probe |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/video-international-criminal-court-decision-philippine-government-appeal-drug-war-probe/ |date=July 18, 2023 |work=Rappler |access-date=July 18, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Cabico |first=Gaea Katreena |title=Probe into Duterte 'drug war' resumes as ICC rejects Philippines' bid to block it |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/18/2281797/probe-duterte-drug-war-resumes-icc-rejects-philippines-bid-block-it/ |date=July 18, 2023 |work=Philstar.com |access-date=July 18, 2023}}
{{cite news |title=ICC appeals judge rule against Philippines in prosecution request to reopen investigation |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2023/07/18/256027/icc-appeals-judge-rule-against-philippines-in-prosecution-request-to-reopen-investigation/ |date=July 18, 2023 |agency=Reuters |via=Interaksyon |access-date=July 18, 2023}}
July 19:
The Supreme Court publishes a March 29 ruling, affirming the decision of Sandiganbayan in September 2019 dismissing the forfeiture case against former president Ferdinand Marcos, his wife Imelda, and five others.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/19/23/sc-affirms-junking-of-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcos-imelda-cronies |title=Supreme Court affirms junking of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos, Imelda, cronies |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}
The Supreme Court, in a publicized March 15 ruling, orders the Makati government to pay the Bureau of Internal Revenue a total of ₱1.26 billion in deficiency taxes plus interests covering the years 1999 to 2001 and 2002 to 2004.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/19/23/sc-orders-makati-to-pay-p126b-in-deficiency-taxes |title=SC orders Makati LGU to pay P1.26B in deficiency taxes plus interests |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/876418/sc-orders-makati-to-pay-p1-26b-in-deficiency-taxes/story/ |title=SC orders Makati to pay P1.26B in deficiency taxes |work=GMA News Online |date=July 20, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}
The Supreme Court, in a publicized March 27 ruling, temporarily disbars former press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles for the use of inappropriate language in a legal proceeding, a violation of the lawyer's code.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/19/23/sc-suspends-ex-press-secretary-anew-for-abusive-offensive-language |title=SC suspends ex-press secretary anew for abusive, offensive language |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/876298/sc-suspends-ex-press-secretary-trixie-cruz-angeles-for-violation-of-lawyer-s-code/story/ |title=SC suspends ex-press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles for violation of lawyer's code |work=GMA News Online |date=July 20, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}
July 21 – President Bongbong Marcos formally ends the declaration of COVID-19 as a public health emergency.{{cite news |title=Philippine President Marcos announces end of Covid-19 public health emergency |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus/philippine-president-marcos-announces-end-of-covid-19-public-health-emergency |access-date=July 23, 2023 |work=Khaleej Times |date=July 22, 2023}}
July 25:
President Marcos issues a proclamation lifting the state of national emergency due to lawless violence, imposed in Mindanao through a declaration issued by his predecessor in 2016.Citations:
{{cite news |last=Gita-Carlos |first=Ruth Abbey |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206575 |title=State of nat'l emergency due to lawlessness in Mindanao lifted |work=Philippine News Agency |date=July 27, 2023 |access-date=July 27, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1808329/state-of-national-emergency-due-to-lawless-violence-in-mindanao-lifted/ |title=State of national emergency due to lawless violence in Mindanao lifted |work=Inquirer.net |date=July 27, 2023 |access-date=July 27, 2023}}
President Marcos accepts the courtesy resignations of 18 high-ranking police officers allegedly involved in illegal drug activities.Citations:
{{cite news |last=Manahan |first=Job |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/25/23/marcos-accepts-resignation-of-18-cops-with-alleged-drug-links |title=Marcos accepts resignation of 18 cops with alleged drug links |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 25, 2023 |access-date=July 27, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Rita |first=Joviland |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/876831/marcos-accepts-resignations-of-18-pnp-officials-linked-to-illegal-drugs/story/ |title=Marcos accepts resignations of 18 PNP officials linked to illegal drugs |work=GMA News Online |date=July 25, 2023 |access-date=July 27, 2023}}
July 26–27 – Super Typhoon Doksuri (Egay) hits northern Luzon,Citations (Super Typhoon Egay):
{{cite news |last=de Vera–Ruiz |first=Ellalyn |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/23/tropical-cyclone-egay-tracker |title=Tropical cyclone 'Egay' tracker |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=July 27, 2023 |access-date=August 12, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_opinion/recovering-from-egay/ |title=Recovering from 'Egay' |newspaper=Malaya Business Insight |date=July 31, 2023 |access-date=August 1, 2023}} affecting the entire country. At least 30 people are killed; damages reach ₱15.3 billion with Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Abra the most devastated.{{efn|name=aya}}{{efn|Super Typhoon Egay: Some of these effects are as a result of tropical cyclones Egay and Falcon which both intensified the southwest monsoon.{{cite news |last=Parungao |first=Adrian |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1812549/dpwh-27-luzon-roads-damaged-still-impassable-due-to-typhoon-egay-southwest-monsoon/ |title=DPWH: 27 Luzon roads damaged, still impassable due to Typhoon Egay, southwest monsoon |work=Inquirer.net |date=August 5, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2023}} Official figures according to NDRRMC.{{cite news |last=Calalo |first=Arlie |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/01/24/news/pagasa-retires-typhoons-egay-goring/1929473 |title=Pagasa 'retires' Typhoons 'Egay', 'Goring' |newspaper=The Manila Times |date=January 24, 2024 |access-date=January 25, 2024}}
Displaced individuals (Aug. 2): around 289,000.{{cite news |title=Egay death toll climbs to 27; over 2.8 million affected |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/02/23/egay-death-toll-climbs-to-27 |date=August 3, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=August 3, 2023}}
Most of deaths are from the CAR,{{cite news |last=Relativo |first=James |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/08/05/2286448/agricultural-damages-due-egay-falcon-balloon-over-p275-billion/ |title=Agricultural damages due to 'Egay,' 'Falcon' balloon to over P2.75 billion |work=Philstar.com |date=August 5, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2023}} also from Ilocos Region, Western Visayas, Davao Region;{{cite news |last=Rita |first=Joviland |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/877891/reported-death-toll-due-to-egay-habagat-now-at-29-ndrrmc/story/ |title=Reported death toll due to Egay, Falcon, Habagat now at 29 — NDRRMC |work=GMA News Online |date=August 4, 2023 |access-date=August 4, 2023}} nine also remain missing.{{cite news |url=https://bomboradyo.com/pinsala-sa-agrikultura-at-imprastraktura-dulot-ng-bagyong-egay-umabot-na-sa-p12-b-ndrrmc/ |title=Pinsala sa agrikultura at imprastraktura dulot ng Bagyong Egay, umabot na sa P12-B – NDRRMC |work=Bombo Radyo Philippines |date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
Damages reported in worst-hit areas:
Cagayan Valley, about ₱3B combined (₱1.7B in agriculture, by Aug. 4;{{cite news |last=Domingo |first=Leander |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/07/regions/da-smarting-from-p17-b-egaydamage/1904187/ |title=DA smarting from P1.7-B 'Egay' damage |newspaper=The Manila Times |date=August 7, 2023 |access-date=August 7, 2023}} ₱1.156B in infrastructure, by July 27{{cite news |last=Baccay |first=Oliver |url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/2023/07/27/egay-leaves-cagval-with-1-death-p15b-worth-of-damages |title='Egay' leaves CagVal with 1 death, P1.5B worth of damages |work=Philippine Information Agency |date=July 27, 2023 |access-date=July 29, 2023}}); in Cagayan, ₱1.806B (by Aug. 8).{{cite news |last=Basa Iñigo |first=Liezle |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/8/cagayan-sustains-p1-b-damage-from-egay |title=Cagayan sustains P1-B damage from 'Egay' |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=August 8, 2023 |access-date=August 9, 2023}}
In Ilocos Region, ₱4.54B; in Ilocos Norte, at least ₱3B;{{cite news |last=Lazaro |first=Freddie |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/28/ilocos-norte-sustains-p3-2-b-damage-from-egay |title=Ilocos Norte sustains P3.2-B damage from 'Egay' |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=July 29, 2023 |access-date=August 1, 2023}} in Ilocos Sur, ₱1.2B (as of July 29).{{cite news |last=Guillermo |first=Emma Joyce |url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/2023/07/29/pbbm-extends-govt-aid-to-ilocos-provinces-affected-by-st-egay |title=PBBM extends gov't aid to Ilocos provinces affected by ST Egay |work=Philippine Information Agency |date=July 29, 2023 |access-date=August 1, 2023}}
Cordillera Administrative Region, about ₱2.74B combined (by Aug. 6; region has highest amount of infrastructure damage at ₱2.262B;{{cite news |last=Ombay |first=Giselle |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/878046/agri-damage-due-to-habagat-egay-falcon-hits-p2-9-billion-ndrrmc/story/ |title=Agri damage due to Habagat, Egay, Falcon hits P2.9 billion –NDRRMC |work=GMA News Online |date=August 6, 2023 |access-date=August 7, 2023}} while ₱474M in agriculture{{cite news |last=Llanes |first=Jonathan |url=https://baguioheraldexpressonline.com/da-car-finalizes-list-of-sty-egay-affected-farmers/ |title=DA-CAR finalizes list of STY Egay-affected farmers |work=Baguio Herald Express |date=August 12, 2023 |access-date=August 13, 2023}}); in Abra, ₱1.5B (in infrastructure alone; as of Aug. 3.).{{cite news |last=Manabat |first=Jacque |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/03/23/egay-habagat-leave-p7-b-worth-of-damage-to-roads-bridges-dpwh |title=Egay, habagat leave P7-B worth of damage to roads, bridges: DPWH |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 3, 2023 |access-date=August 3, 2023}}
By Aug. 8, state of calamity has been declared in 233+ areas in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, CAR, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa.{{cite news |last=Santos |first=Jamil |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/877980/3-031-909-individuals-affected-by-habagat-egay-falcon-ndrrmc/story/ |title=3,031,909 individuals affected by Habagat, Egay, Falcon –NDRRMC |work=GMA News Online |date=August 5, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Agoot |first=Liza |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1207350 |title=Baguio declares state of calamity due to effects of Egay |work=Philippine News Agency |date=August 8, 2023 |access-date=August 8, 2023}}
Damages are reported in these regions, in addition to Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, BARMM;{{cite news |last=Relativo |first=James |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/29/2284718/egay-leaves-14-dead-infra-damages-balloon-over-p12-billion-ndrrmc |title='Egay' leaves 14 dead as infra damages balloon to over P1.2 billion — NDRRMC |work=Philstar.com |date=July 29, 2023 |access-date=July 29, 2023}} infrastructural damages in Eastern Visayas; agricultural damages in the rest of Mindanao.{{cite news |last=Patinio |first=Ferdinand |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1207115 |title=Damage to PH agri, fisheries from Egay top P4.4B – DA |work=Philippine News Agency |date=August 3, 2023 |access-date=August 4, 2023}} two other regions are affected as well.{{cite web |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-20-effects-southwest-monsoon-and-super-typhoon-egay-09-august-2023-6pm |title=DSWD DROMIC Report #20 on the Effects of Southwest Monsoon and Super Typhoon "Egay" as of 09 August 2023, 6PM |publisher=Government of the Philippines |date=August 9, 2023 |access-date=August 11, 2023 |via=ReliefWeb}}{{cite news |last=Aning |first=Jerome |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1806756/11-regions-feel-impact-of-egay/ |title=11 regions feel impact of Egay |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=July 25, 2023 |access-date=August 11, 2023}}}}
July 27:
The overloaded motorized boat M/B Princess Aya Express capsizes in the vicinity of Talim Island in Laguna de Bay off Binangonan, Rizal, after being hit by strong winds while heading for the island; 27 of 68 individuals on board die.Citations on MB Princess Aya Express:
Initial report:
{{cite news |last=Cabalza |first=Dexter |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1808566/egay-toll-up-25-dead-in-laguna-lake-tragedy/ |title='Egay' toll up: 25 dead in Laguna Lake tragedy |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=July 28, 2023 |access-date=August 3, 2023}}
Official count:
{{cite news |last=Dagala |first=Jaymark |url=https://radyopilipinas.ph/2023/08/search-and-rescue-operations-sa-tumaob-na-motorbanca-sa-binangonan-sa-rizal-tinapos-na-ng-ph-coast-guard/ |title=Search and Rescue Operations sa tumaob na motorbanca sa Binangonan sa Rizal, tinapos na ng PH Coast Guard |work=Radyo Pilipinas |date=August 2023 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |language=tl}}{{efn|name=aya|Reported deaths in MB Princess Aya accident is not included in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's official toll on Typhoon Egay; the accident occurred as the cyclone is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, although it strengthened the southwest monsoon.{{cite news |last1=Mangosing |first1=Frances |last2=Ramos |first2=Marlon |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1810111/laguna-lake-deaths-not-part-of-typhoon-toll-ocd/ |title=Laguna de Bay deaths not part of typhoon toll – OCD |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=August 1, 2023 |access-date=August 3, 2023}} Some media outlets still include the casualties otherwise.{{cite news |last1=ul Khaliq |first1=Riyaz |last2=Tastan |first2=Necva |title=Typhoon Doksuri leaves 39 dead in Philippines, triggers evacuation in China |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/typhoon-doksuri-leaves-39-dead-in-philippines-triggers-evacuation-in-china/2956340 |access-date=August 1, 2023 |agency=Anadolu Agency |date=July 28, 2023}}}}
Manila Regional Trial Court publicizes a July 17 ruling, acquitting three activists, including Reina Mae Nasino, who lost her infant daughter while in detention, of illegal possession of firearms and explosives due to lack of evidence.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/27/23/court-acquits-reina-nasino-due-to-insufficient-evidence |title=Manila court acquits Reina Mae Nasino, 2 others due to insufficient evidence |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 27, 2023 |access-date=July 28, 2023}}

=August=

August 1 – The Anti-Terrorism Council, through a resolution dated July 26, designates as terrorists suspended Negros Oriental's 3rd district representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., being the leader of an alleged armed group, along with twelve members;{{Cite news |last=Cabico |first=Gaea Katreena |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Philippine gov't tags Teves, 12 others as terrorists |work=Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/08/01/2285426/philippine-govt-tags-teves-12-others-terrorists/ |access-date=August 1, 2023}} as well as two militants including the wife of slain Islamic State leader.{{Cite news |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Gov't designates Teves, 12 others as terrorists |work=CNN Philippines |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/8/1/teves-designated-terrorist.html |access-date=August 1, 2023 |archive-date=August 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801020318/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/8/1/teves-designated-terrorist.html |url-status=dead }}
August 5 – The bill on estate tax amnesty extension lapses into law as Republic Act No. 11956, effective until June 14, 2025.Citations:
{{Cite news |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=July 12, 2023 |title=Maharlika bill scheduled to be signed on July 18 — Zubiri |work=Inquirer.net |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800742/maharlika-bill-scheduled-to-be-signed-on-july-18-zubiri |access-date=July 12, 2023}}
{{Cite news |last=Fernandez |first=Butch |date=July 17, 2023 |title=Maharlika Investment Fund set for signing July 18, but not estate tax amnesty |newspaper=BusinessMirror |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/17/mif-set-for-signing-jul-18-but-not-estate-tax-amnesty/ |access-date=July 18, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Bajo |first=Anna Felicia |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/878267/tax-amnesty-extension-lapses-into-law-without-marcos-signature/story/ |title=Tax amnesty extension lapses into law without Marcos' signature |work=GMA News Online |date=August 8, 2023 |access-date=August 9, 2023}}
August 7 – Former AFP military comptroller and retired major general Carlos Garcia, convicted in 2022 for illegally amassing ₱303 million during his stint from 1993 to 2004, is released from the New Bilibid Prison after serving time and earning good conduct time allowance credits.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/11/23/ex-military-comptroller-carlos-garcia-walks-free |title=Ex-military comptroller Carlos Garcia walks free |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 11, 2023 |access-date=August 15, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/878638/carlos-garcia-ordered-freed-after-serving-time-with-gcta-credits/story/ |title=Carlos Garcia, ex-AFP comptroller, freed from Bilibid |work=GMA News Online |date=August 11, 2023 |access-date=August 15, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/carlos-garcia-military-general-pabaon-scandal-freed-from-prison/ |title=Carlos Garcia, military general tagged in 'pabaon' scandal, freed from prison |work=Rappler |date=August 11, 2023 |access-date=August 15, 2023}}
August 8 – A road rage incident occurs in Quezon City involving a former police officer who, while driving his car, cut off a male cyclist on the bicycle lane near Welcome Rotonda and pointed a gun at him afterwards.{{cite news |last=Gavilan |first=Jodesz |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-wilfredo-gonzales-dismissed-cop-drew-gun-unarmed-cyclist/ |title=Who is Wilfredo Gonzales, the dismissed cop who drew gun on unarmed cyclist? |work=Rappler |date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=September 5, 2023}} A settlement is allegedly made between both parties.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/05/23/gun-toting-driver-in-viral-road-rage-im-a-victim-too |title=Gun-toting driver in viral road rage: 'I am a victim, too' |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 5, 2023 |access-date=September 5, 2023}} However, footage of the incident went viral online on August 27, resulting in public outcry leading to an investigation and the revocation of both his driving and firearms licenses.{{Cite news |last=Rita |first=Joviland |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Alarm and scandal raps to be filed vs. ex-cop in viral road rage video — QCPD |work=GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/880356/alarm-and-scandal-raps-to-be-filed-vs-ex-cop-in-viral-road-rage-video-qcpd/story/ |access-date=August 30, 2023}} The incident also leads to the resignation of Quezon City Police District Director Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III, who was criticized for organizing a press conference on behalf of the perpetrator.{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/qcpd-chief-resigns-road-rage-controversy-august-30-2023/ |title=QCPD chief resigns amid road rage controversy |work=Rappler |date=August 30, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2024}}
August 9 – The Supreme Court nullifies the proclamation of re-electionist Zamboanga del Norte's 1st district representative Romeo Jalosjos Jr. and orders the Commission on Elections to proclaim Roberto Uy Jr. for the same position.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/09/23/sc-declares-uy-as-zamboanga-del-norte-1st-district-rep |title=SC annuls Jalosjos, Jr. proclamation; declares Uy as Zamboanga del Norte 1st district rep |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 9, 2023 |access-date=August 10, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/878351/sc-annuls-proclamation-of-romeo-jalosjos-jr-as-zamboanga-1st-district-rep/story/ |title=SC annuls proclamation of Romeo Jalosjos Jr as Zamboanga del Norte 1st district rep |work=GMA News Online |date=August 9, 2023 |access-date=August 10, 2023}}
August 15 – Authorities confirm the detention of former broadcaster Jay Sonza, who has been arrested on July 18.{{cite news |last=Villeza |first=Mark Ernest |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/08/16/2288998/ex-broadcaster-held-illegal-recruitment-nbi/ |title=Ex-broadcaster held for illegal recruitment – NBI |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=August 18, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Argosino |first=Faith |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1816881/bjmp-ex-tv-host-jay-sonza-in-qc-jail-after-arrest-for-estafa-illegal-recruitment-2/ |title=BJMP: Ex-TV host Jay Sonza in QC jail after arrest for estafa, illegal recruitment |work=GMA News Online |date=August 15, 2023 |access-date=August 18, 2023}} Charges of illegal recruitment will be dismissed by Quezon City Regional Trial Courts the following day.{{cite news |last1=Boiser |first1=Abby |last2=Cabalza |first2=Dexter |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1818223/court-junks-charges-but-broadcaster-jay-sonza-stays-in-jail/ |title=Court junks charges, but broadcaster Jay Sonza stays in jail |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=August 18, 2023 |access-date=August 18, 2023}} On August 22, Sonza is temporarily released upon posting bail for his pending estafa and libel cases.{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/ex-broadcaster-jay-sonza-released-jail-posting-bail-august-2023/ |title=Ex-broadcaster Jay Sonza released from jail after posting bail |work=Rappler |date=August 22, 2023 |access-date=August 23, 2023}}
August 16:
The House of Representatives unanimously expels Negros Oriental's 3rd district representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. due to misconduct; the first time for a chamber of Congress to do so.{{cite news |last=de Leon |first=Dwight |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/house-representatives-expels-arnolfo-arnie-teves-jr/ |title=In historic first, House expels congressman Arnie Teves |work=Rappler |date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=August 16, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1817493/house-expels-teves-due-to-disorderly-manner-continuous-absence/ |title=Teves expelled from House; disorderly conduct, chronic absence cited |work=Inquirer.net |date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=August 16, 2023}}
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority unanimously approves eight laws organizing the barangays in the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro, all located in Cotabato, into eight new municipalities. A plebiscite is yet to be held.{{Cite news |last=de la Cruz |first=Sheila Mae |date=August 19, 2023 |title=BARMM forms 8 towns out of Cotabato villages |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1818534/barmm-forms-8-towns-out-of-cotabato-villages |access-date=August 25, 2023}}
August 24–30 – Warning signals due to super typhoon Saola (Goring) are raised in northern Luzon, mainly Cagayan Valley; the highest in a part of Babuyan Islands prior to its exit.Citations (Super Typhoon Goring):
{{cite news |last=de Vera–Ruiz |first=Ellalyn |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/30/tropical-cyclone-goring-tracker |title=Tropical cyclone Goring tracker |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=August 30, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1821779/live-updates-super-typhoon-goring |title=Live updates: Super Typhoon Goring |work=Inquirer.net |date=August 31, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2023}} The cyclone, followed by the other two, affects Luzon and part of Visayas. Damages are estimated at ₱2.42 billion with Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region the worst-hit.{{cite news |url=https://pilipinomirror.com/agri-infra-damage-ni-goring-hanna-habagat-p700-m-na/ |title=Agri, infra damage ni 'Goring', 'Hanna', habagat P700-M na |newspaper=Pilipino Mirror |date=September 5, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2023 |language=tl}}{{efn|Super Typhoon Saola (Goring): Some of these effects are as a result of tropical cyclones Goring, Hanna and Ineng which both intensified the southwest monsoon. Official figures according to NDRRMC.
As of Sept. 7, there are 2 reported deaths and 2 missing;{{cite news |last=Punongbayan |first=Michael |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/09/08/2294644/typhoons-monsoon-losses-approach-p2-billion |title=Typhoons, monsoon losses approach P2 billion |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=September 8, 2023 |access-date=September 13, 2023}} both in Western Visayas and reportedly in Cordillera Administrative Region.
Displaced individuals (Sept. 3): 52,072{{cite news |last=Cabico |first=Gaea Katreena |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/03/2293550/two-dead-over-400000-affected-habagat-due-hanna-goring/ |title=Two dead, over 400,000 affected by 'habagat' due to 'Hanna', 'Goring' |work=Philstar.com |date=September 3, 2023 |access-date=September 13, 2023}}
DA reports agricultural damage at ₱1.76B (in its final report, Sept. 20),{{cite news |last=Patinio |first=Ferdinand |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1210210 |title=DA: Agri losses due to Goring, Hanna, 'habagat' reach P1.76-B |work=Philippine News Agency |date=September 20, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023}} higher than an estimate by NDRRMC.{{cite news |last=Nepomuceno |first=Priam |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1209677 |title=NDRRMC: Agri, infra damage from 'habagat', 3 typhoons reach P2.5B |work=Philippine News Agency |date=September 12, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023}}
Damages are reported in Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Mimaropa and Western Visayas, as well as Ilocos Region and Calabarzon; agricultural damages in Bicol Region. National Capital Region is also affected.{{cite news |last=Relativo |first=James |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/02/2293332/hanna-goring-and-habagat-displaces-51200-agri-damages-now-p4212-m/ |title='Hanna,' 'Goring' and habagat displaces 51,200; agri damages now at P421.2-M |work=Philstar.com |date=September 2, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2023}}
As of Sept. 5, state of calamity has been declared in at least two cities and six municipalities in Western Visayas.{{cite news |last=Ferrer |first=Bernard |url=https://smninewschannel.com/mga-lugar-na-isinailalim-sa-state-of-calamity-dahil-sa-bagyong-goring-nadagdagan-pa/ |title=Mga lugar na isinailalim sa state of calamity dahil sa Bagyong Goring, nadagdagan pa |work=SMNI News Channel |date=September 5, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Sornito |first=Ime |url=https://www.panaynews.net/pdrrmc-place-antique-under-state-of-calamity/ |title=PDRRMC: Place Antique under state of calamity |work=Panay News |date=September 9, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2023}}}}
August 31 – A fire at a clothing factory in Tandang Sora, Quezon City, kills fifteen people, mostly workers.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/31/23/15-dead-in-tandang-sora-fire |title=15 dead in Tandang Sora fire |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 31, 2023 |access-date=August 31, 2023}}

=September=

September 1 – The government imposes price ceilings on rice to counter increasing costs and alleged market manipulation, setting the maximum prices for regular-milled and well-milled rice, at ₱41 (US$0.72) and ₱45 ($0.80) per kilogram, respectively.{{Cite news |last1=Morales |first1=Neil Jerome |last2=Cruz |first2=Enrico Dela |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Philippines curbs rice prices as inflation worry mounts |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-curbs-rice-prices-inflation-worry-mounts-2023-09-01/ |access-date=September 1, 2023}}
September 6 – The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court releases a July 14 resolution dismissing the conspiracy to commit sedition case against eight individuals, including former senator Antonio Trillanes and "Bikoy", in connection with the 2019 Ang Totoong Narcolist (The Real Narcolist) video.{{cite news |last=Navallo |first=Mike |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/09/06/23/court-junks-sedition-case-vs-trillanes-others-over-bikoy-narcolist-video |title=Court junks sedition case vs Trillanes, priests, etc over Bikoy Narcolist video |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=September 7, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Bolledo |first=Jairo |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/quezon-city-court-decision-junks-conspiracy-commit-sedition-trillanes-others/ |title=QC court junks conspiracy to commit sedition case vs Trillanes, others |work=Rappler |date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=September 7, 2023}}
September 12:
The Pasig Regional Trial Court acquits Rappler and its chief executive officer Maria Ressa in the last of the tax evasion cases filed against them.{{cite news |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/12/nobel-laureate-maria-ressa-acquitted-in-philippines-tax-evasion-case |title=Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted in Philippines tax evasion case |work=Al Jazeera |date=September 12, 2023 |access-date=September 12, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Torres–Tupas |first=Tetch |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1830222/nobel-laureate-maria-ressa-acquitted-of-tax-evasion |title=Pasig court acquits Maria Ressa, Rappler of tax evasion |work=Inquirer.net |date=September 12, 2023 |access-date=September 12, 2023}}
The Vatican grants the petition of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines to establish the Permanent Diaconate in the Philippines.{{cite news |last=Tenedero |first=Erik |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/12/23/ph-catholic-church-may-soon-have-married-deacons |title=PH Catholic Church may soon have married deacons |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 12, 2023 |access-date=September 13, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Untalan |first=Sherylin |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/881937/vatican-grants-cbcp-s-petition-to-establish-permanent-diaconate-in-ph/story/ |title=Vatican grants CBCP's petition to establish permanent diaconate in PH |work=GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs |date=September 12, 2023 |access-date=September 13, 2023}}
September 14 – Murder of Jullebee Ranara: A Kuwaiti court finds Ranara's killer guilty of murder and sentences him to 15 years of imprisonment.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/14/23/jullebee-ranaras-killer-sentenced-to-15-year-imprisonment |title=Jullebee Ranara's killer sentenced to 15-year imprisonment |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 14, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2023}}
September 15 – The Sandiganbayan finds three former officials of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center guilty of misusing ₱9.6 million for ghost livelihood projects in 2007 in connection with the pork barrel scam.{{cite news |last=Ayalin |first=Adrian |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/18/23/3-ex-tlrc-officials-convicted-in-p96-million-pdaf-scam-cases |title=3 former TLRC officials convicted in P9.6 million PDAF scam cases |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 18, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023}}
September 20 – The Philippines becomes one of the signatories of the United Nations High Seas Treaty under the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.{{cite news |last=Llavanes |first=Dave Jr. |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/882889/philippines-inks-historic-deal-to-protect-world-s-oceans/story/ |title=Philippines inks historic deal to protect world's oceans |work=GMA News Online |date=September 21, 2023 |access-date=September 26, 2023}}
September 22 – The Taal Volcano in Batangas releases elevated levels of sulfur dioxide and vog, resulting in school closures, including in Metro Manila, and residents avoiding outdoor activities.{{Cite news |last=Portugal |first=Adrian |date=2023-09-22 |title=Philippines issues health warning as capital hit by smog, volcanic gas |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-issues-health-warning-volcano-brings-smog-capital-nearby-provinces-2023-09-22/ |access-date=2023-09-22}}
September 27 – President Marcos signs Republic Act No. 11961, known as the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act (Jobs for the Nation Act).{{cite news |last=Mangaluz |first=Jean |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1837331/bongbong-marcos-signs-trabaho-para-sa-bayan-act/ |title=Bongbong Marcos signs Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act |work=Inquirer.net |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=September 27, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/27/23/marcos-signs-law-seeking-to-address-employment-woes |title=Marcos Jr. signs Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=September 27, 2023}}
September 28 – The senate committees on public order and women and children launch a joint investigation into allegations that the Socorro Bayanihan Services led by Senior Agila is a cult which subjected minors to forced marriages and sexual violence.{{cite news |last1=Chi |first1=Christina |title=Senate panel cites leader of Soccoro 'cult', three members in contempt |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/28/2299715/senate-panel-cites-leader-soccoro-cult-three-members-contempt |access-date=September 30, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=September 28, 2023}}

=October=

October 2:
Pork barrel scam: The Sandiganbayan convicts Janet Lim-Napoles of corruption and former APEC Partylist representative Edgar Valdez of direct bribery, both in connection with the use of the Priority Development Assistance Fund; however, the court acquits them of plunder.{{Cite news |last=Baroña |first=Franco Jose |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Napoles acquitted of plunder but found guilty of corruption |newspaper=The Manila Times |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/02/news/napoles-acquitted-of-plunder-but-found-guilty-of-corruption/1912915/ |access-date=October 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003013505/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/02/news/napoles-acquitted-of-plunder-but-found-guilty-of-corruption/1912915/ |archive-date=October 3, 2023}}
Three Filipino fishermen are killed and eleven others survive after their vessel is rammed by an unidentified foreign merchant ship near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/04/23/coast-guard-3-killed-in-ramming-incident-near-scarborough-shoal |title=Coast Guard: 3 killed in ramming incident near Scarborough |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=October 4, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/884108/3-pinoy-fishers-killed-after-foreign-vessel-rammed-boat-in-scarborough-shoal-pcg/story/ |title=3 Pinoy fishers killed after foreign vessel rammed boat in Scarborough Shoal —PCG |work=GMA News Online |date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=October 4, 2023}}
October 4 – President Marcos lifts the price ceiling on rice, around a month after its implementation.{{cite news |last=Bajo |first=Anna Felicia |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/884111/marcos-lifts-price-cap-on-rice/story/ |title=Marcos lifts rice price cap |work=GMA News Online |date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=October 4, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Manahan |first=Job |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/04/23/marcos-lifts-rice-price-cap |title=Marcos lifts price ceiling on rice |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=October 4, 2023}}
October 16:
The Philippine military demands China to stop "dangerous and offensive" actions in the South China Sea after a People's Liberation Army Navy ship performed "aggressive maneuvers" near the disputed Thitu Island.{{Cite news |date=2023-10-16 |title=Philippines demands China halt "dangerous and offensive" actions in S.C. Sea |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-denounces-china-dangerous-offensive-actions-south-china-sea-2023-10-16/ |access-date=2023-10-16}}
Almost 25,000 people gather in a pro-Palestine demonstration in Cotabato City, condemning Israel's air raids on the Gaza Strip during the Gaza war.{{cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thousands-join-pro-palestine-protest-in-southern-philippines |title=Thousands join pro-Palestine protest in southern Philippines |agency=Agence France Presse |newspaper=The Straits Times |date=October 16, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2023}}
October 18 – President Marcos postpones the enactment of the Maharlika Investment Fund, the country's proposed first sovereign wealth fund, citing the need for further review.{{Cite web |title=Philippines' 'Bongbong' Marcos suspends implementation of sovereign wealth fund |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/philippines-bongbong-marcos-suspends-implementation-soverign-wealth-fund-3854266 |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=CNA |language=en}}
October 20 – Pork barrel scam: The Sandiganbayan convicts anew Janet Lim-Napoles of malversation of public funds and graft in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund of former South Cotabato's 2nd district representative Arthur Pingoy Jr., who is among those acquitted.{{Cite news |last1=Sy Cua |first1=Aric John |last2=Mendoza |first2=Red |date=October 21, 2023 |title=Napoles sentenced to 60 years in jail |newspaper=The Manila Times |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/21/news/napoles-sentenced-to-60-years-in-jail/1915628/ |access-date=October 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021010554/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/21/news/napoles-sentenced-to-60-years-in-jail/1915628/ |archive-date=October 21, 2023}}
October 22 – The Philippines reports separate collision incidents between its military ships and vessels of both the China Coast Guard and the Maritime Militia near the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.{{Cite web |title="Irresponsible, Illegal Actions": Philippines Says China Hit Resupply Boat |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/irresponsible-illegal-actions-philippines-says-china-hit-resupply-boat-4503986 |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=NDTV.com}}
October 24 – Climate change in the Philippines: Albay declares a state of climate emergency and announces its commitment to reducing its carbon emissions to help mitigate the effects of the climate crisis.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/24/23/albay-declares-climate-emergency-pledges-push-for-renewables |title=Albay declares 'climate emergency', pledges push for renewable energy |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 24, 2023 |access-date=October 24, 2023}}
October 27 – Pork barrel scam: The Sandiganbayan, for the third time in October, convicts Janet Lim-Napoles for another case of malversation of public funds, involving the Priority Development Assistance Fund of Ilocos Sur's 1st district representative Salacnib Baterina; the latter, however, is acquitted.{{Cite news |last=Sy Cua |first=Aric John |date=October 27, 2023 |title=Napoles convicted anew on malversation of public funds |newspaper=The Manila Times |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/27/news/napoles-convicted-anew-on-malversation-of-public-funds/1916705/ |access-date=October 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027105237/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/27/news/napoles-convicted-anew-on-malversation-of-public-funds/1916705/ |archive-date=October 27, 2023}}
October 30:
The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are held. Originally scheduled for December 5, 2022, the elections had been postponed by virtue of Republic Act No. 11935, signed by President Marcos on October 10 of the same year.Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections:
{{Cite news |date=June 14, 2022 |title=Comelec prepares for Barangay, SK elections in December |work=CNN Philippines |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/6/14/Comelec-preparations-barangay-sk-elections.html |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613231914/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/6/14/Comelec-preparations-barangay-sk-elections.html |url-status=dead }}
{{Cite news |last=de Leon |first=Dwight |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Next barangay, SK elections officially moved from December 2022 to October 2023 |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/next-barangay-sk-elections-officially-moved-december-2022-to-october-2023/ |access-date=October 13, 2022 }}
{{Cite news |last=Bajo |first=Anna Felicia |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Marcos signs law moving barangay, SK polls to October 2023 |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/847849/marcos-signs-law-moving-barangay-sk-polls-to-october-2023/story/ |access-date=October 13, 2022 }}
{{cite news |last=Naval |first=Gerard |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/bske-successful/ |title=BSKE successful |newspaper=Malaya Business Insight |date=October 31, 2023 |access-date=November 3, 2023 }}
Three people are killed and five others injured during two shootouts between supporters of rival candidates in Maguindanao del Norte and Lanao del Norte amid elections for barangay leaders.{{Cite web |title=Three killed amid Philippines village leader vote |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/30/three-people-killed-as-southern-philippines-holds-village-leader-vote |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}
Majority of voters in Bulacan reject in the plebiscite, held in accordance with Proclamation No. 1057, the status of San Jose del Monte as a highly urbanized city; the result would be declared two days later.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2020 |title=CONVERSION OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN INTO A HIGHLY-URBANIZED CITY |url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/12dec/20201204-PROC-1057-RRD.pdf |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines}}{{Cite news |last=Jaymalin |first=Mayen |date=September 11, 2023 |title=Comelec sets plebiscite for Bulacan city |newspaper=The Philippine Star |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/09/11/2295454/comelec-sets-plebiscite-bulacan-city/ |access-date=September 18, 2023}}{{Cite news |first=Joviland |last=Rita |title=Voters turn down conversion of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan to highly urbanized city |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/886957/voters-turn-down-conversion-of-san-jose-del-monte-bulacan-to-highly-urbanized-city/story/ |date=November 1, 2023 |access-date=November 1, 2023}}

=November=

November 4 – Japan–Philippines relations: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida becomes the first Japanese leader to address a joint session of Philippine Congress.{{cite news |last1=Dominguez |first1=Gabriel |title=Japan and Philippines agree to take defense ties to next level |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/04/japan/politics/japan-philippines-fumio-kishida-raa-osa/ |access-date=November 4, 2023 |work=The Japan Times |date=November 4, 2023}}
November 5 – Radio host Juan Jumalon is fatally shot in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, during a live program.{{Cite news |first=Job |last=Manahan |title=Radio broadcaster killed in Misamis Occidental: police |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/05/23/radio-broadcaster-killed-in-misamis-occidental-police |date=November 5, 2023 |access-date=November 8, 2023}} The attack is witnessed through Facebook.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 5, 2023 |title=A Philippine radio anchor is fatally shot while on Facebook livestream watched by followers |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/philippine-radio-anchor-fatally-shot-facebook-livestream-watched-104639928 |access-date=November 5, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |via=ABC News |language=en}}
November 7 – The National Bureau of Investigation arrests Socorro Bayanihan Services president Jey Rence Quilario (Senior Agila) and other members of the alleged cult over alleged human trafficking.{{Cite news |title=Socorro 'cult' leader Quilario, others arrested |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/887542/socorro-bayanihan-leader-quilario-others-arrested/story/ |date=November 7, 2023 |access-date=November 8, 2023}}
November 8 – Four Philippine universities enter the Quacquarelli Symonds Asia rankings for the first time, with the University of the Philippines remaining the top institution in the country.{{Cite news |first=Rowegie |last=Abanto |title=4 PH schools enter QS Asia rankings for first time; UP still top PH university |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/09/23/4-ph-schools-enter-qs-asia-rankings-for-first-time |date=November 9, 2023 |access-date=November 9, 2023}}{{Cite news |first=Michelle |last=Abad |title=4 Philippine universities make QS Asia rankings for the first time |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/quacquarelli-symonds-world-university-rankings-asia-2024/ |date=November 9, 2023 |access-date=November 9, 2023}}
November 10 – China imposes "control measures" against Philippine vessels at a contested South China Sea location after a Philippine auxiliary ship entered the area which China deemed as infringing on its sovereignty.{{Cite news |date=2023-11-10 |title=China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships in its waters |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/china-says-took-control-measures-against-philippine-ships-in-its-waters/articleshow/105112839.cms |access-date=2023-11-10 |issn=0971-8257}}
November 13 – The Muntinlupa RTC grants bail to former Senator Leila de Lima in connection with the third and last drug cases against her, ending her six years in detention.{{cite news |last=Buan |first=Lian |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/muntinlupa-court-approves-bail-de-lima-freedom-november-2023/ |title=Leila de Lima gets bail, freedom soon |work=Rappler |date=November 13, 2023 |access-date=November 14, 2023}}
November 14 – The Supreme Court publicizes an October 3 decision affirming the Sandiganbayan's 2012 dismissal of the complaint filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government against the estate of former president Ferdinand Marcos in relation to supposed ₱41 billion in unexplained wealth which also involved business magnate Lucio Tan.{{cite news |last=Laqui |first=Ian |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/11/14/2311405/supreme-court-upholds-dismissal-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcos-sr-estate |title=Supreme Court upholds dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos Sr. estate |work=Philstar.com |date=November 14, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Ayalin |first=Adrian |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/14/23/sc-dismisses-marcos-ill-gotten-wealth-case |title=Supreme Court dismisses Marcos ill-gotten wealth case |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 14, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2023}}
November 17:
Philippines–United States relations: The Philippines and the United States signs a landmark deal that would allow the latter to export nuclear technology and material to the former, which is exploring the use of nuclear power to decarbonize and boost energy independence.{{Cite news |first=Anna Felicia |last=Bajo |title=PH, US sign '123 Agreement' on nuclear cooperation |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/888677/ph-us-sign-landmark-123-nuclear-deal/story/ |date=November 17, 2023 |access-date=November 17, 2023}}{{Cite news |first=Pia |last=Gutierrez |title=Philippines, US sign '123' deal on nuclear energy cooperation |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/17/23/philippines-us-sign-deal-on-nuclear-energy-cooperation |date=November 17, 2023 |access-date=November 17, 2023}}
An earthquake, whose epicenter is located off Sarangani, Davao Occidental, hits Davao and Soccsksargen regions. At least nine people are killed.{{efn|Mindanao earthquake: The magnitude is recorded at 6.8 by PHIVOLCS;{{Cite news |title=Philippine earthquake downgraded to magnitude 6.8 from 7.2 |work=Xinhua News Agency |url=https://english.news.cn/20231117/16508ed78b8943879f94c6fee2f91265/c.html |date=November 17, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023}} while at 6.7 by USGS.{{Cite news |title=Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines, causing ceilings to fall at malls |work=Associated Press News |url=https://apnews.com/article/philippines-earthquake-mindanao-688f1e3b08854f31e92eaf1fd12e0bcb |date=November 17, 2023 |access-date=November 17, 2023}} Figures as of Nov. 21, 2023:
Affected regions are Davao and Soccsksargen.{{Cite news |last=Nepomuceno |first=Priam |title=Families affected by Sarangani quake near 3.7K: NDRRMC |work=Philippine News Agency |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1214045 |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023}}
Casualties:
As per DOH: 11 deaths are reported; 730 individuals are ill and injured.{{Cite news |title=Mindanao quake death toll rises to 11 |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/21/23/mindanao-quake-death-toll-rises-to-11 |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023}}
As per NDRRMC: 9 deaths and 16 injuries are reported.{{Cite news |last=Marcelino |first=Angeline |title=NDRRMC puts at 3,000 number of families affected by Mindanao quake |work=Inquirer.net |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1863218/ndrrmc-puts-at-3000-number-of-families-affected-by-mindanao-quake |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023}} Fatalities are from Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and General Santos.{{Cite news |title=Mindanao quake death toll rises to 9 |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/20/23/mindanao-quake-death-toll-rises-to-9 |date=November 20, 2023 |access-date=November 20, 2023}}
Damages: 1,544 houses; 21 roads and bridges; at least 112 buildings. Majority of them are reported in Sarangani.
Affected individuals: 16,293.
In Glan, Sarangani alone, it is reported that over 20,000 families are affected; about 3,000 houses were destroyed.{{Cite news |title=Glan, Sarangani placed under state of calamity after Mindanao earthquake |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/889082/glan-sarangani-placed-under-state-of-calamity-after-mindanao-earthquake/story/ |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023}}}}
November 23 – The Sandiganbayan finds former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. guilty of 21 counts of graft over the supply of fuel to the provincial government from a petroleum station he owned.{{Cite news |first=Mike |last=Navallo |title=On 14th anniv of Maguindanao massacre, Andal Ampatuan gets up to 210 yrs for graft |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/23/23/on-maguindanao-massacre-anniv-andal-ampatuan-gets-up-to-210-yrs-for-graft |date=November 23, 2023 |access-date=November 24, 2023}}{{Cite news |first=Locus |last=Sunday |title=Andal Ampatuan Jr. gets 210 years for graft on 14th anniversary of Maguindanao Massacre |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/889363/andal-ampatuan-gets-210-year-prison-term-for-graft-on-14th-anniversary-of-maguindanao-massacre/story/ |date=November 23, 2023 |access-date=November 24, 2023}}
November 24 – President Marcos grants amnesty to members of rebel groups including former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People's Army–National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP–NPA–NDF).{{Cite news |first=Job |last=Manahan |title=Marcos grants amnesty to former rebels 'to foster lasting peace' |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/24/23/marcos-grants-amnesty-to-former-rebels |date=November 24, 2023 |access-date=November 24, 2023}}{{Cite news |title=Marcos grants amnesty to CPP-NPA-NDF, other rebel groups |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/content/889399/marcos-grants-amnesty-to-rebel-insurgent-groups/story/ |date=November 24, 2023 |access-date=November 24, 2023}}
November 28 – The government announces that they have agreed with communist rebels, represented by the NDF, to resume peace talks on the New People's Army rebellion after six years.Citations:
{{Cite news |first=Job |last=Manahan |title=Gov't, communist rebels agree to resume peace talks |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/28/23/govt-ndfp-agree-to-resume-peace-talks |date=November 28, 2023 |access-date=November 30, 2023}}
{{cite news |title=Philippines, Communist Rebels Say They Agree To Resume Peace Talks |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/philippines-communist-rebels-say-they-agree-to-resume-peace-talks/7373124.html |work=Voice of America |date=November 28, 2023 |access-date=December 3, 2023}}
November 29 – The Commission on Elections disqualifies service provider Smartmatic from participating in future elections in the Philippines.{{Cite news |first=Hana |last=Bordey |title=Smartmatic disqualified from Comelec procurements —Garcia |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/889875/smartmatic-disqualified-from-comelec-procurements-garcia/story/ |date=November 29, 2023 |access-date=November 30, 2023}}

=December=

December 1 – An encounter between the army and suspected members of Dawlah Islamiyah in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur leaves eleven deaths from the militant group.{{Cite news |last=Sadongdong |first=Martin |date=December 2, 2023 |title=11 Dawlah Islamiyah militants slain in Army operation in Maguindanao del Sur – official |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/2/11-dawlah-islamiyah-militants-slain-in-army-operation-in-maguindanao-del-sur-official |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |access-date=December 2, 2023}}
December 2:
An earthquake, whose epicenter is located off Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, strikes major parts of Mindanao and Visayas. Three people are killed.{{Cite news |last=Lim |first=Cherry Ann |title=Surigao earthquake was magnitude 7.4; more big quakes follow |work=SunStar |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/story/cebu/more-big-quakes-hit-surigao |date=December 3, 2023 |access-date=December 4, 2023}}{{efn|Eastern Mindanao earthquake: The magnitude is recorded at 7.4 by PHIVOLCS; while at 7.6 by USGS.{{Cite news |title=Magnitude 6.6 aftershock causes panic in southern Philippines day after quake kills 2 |work=Agence France-Presse |via=South China Morning Post |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3243658/philippines-lifts-tsunami-alert-after-magnitude-74-earthquake-mindanao-region-nations-south |date=December 3, 2023 |access-date=December 4, 2023}} Figures as of as Dec. 10, as per NDRRMC:
Casualties:
Deaths: 3 (2 in Caraga, 1 in Davao Region){{Cite news |last=Recuenco |first=Aaron |title=Surigao del Sur quake's death toll rises to 3 |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/5/surigao-del-sur-quake-s-death-toll-rises-to-3 |date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 6, 2023}}
Injuries: 88{{Cite news |last=Argosino |first=Faith |date=December 10, 2023 |title=NDRRMC: Number of people affected by Surigao del Sur quakes rises |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1873491/ndrrmc-number-of-people-affected-by-surigao-del-sur-quakes-rises |work=Inquirer.net |access-date=December 11, 2023}}
Affected individuals: 704,076
Damages: almost 4,000 houses, mostly in Caraga (as of Dec. 6); in Surigao del Sur—at least ₱220 million (infrastructural and agricultural combined, by Dec. 10);{{Cite news |last=Mangadlao |first=Ivy Marie |title=State of calamity declared in Surigao Sur following strong quake |work=MindaNews |url=https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/12/state-of-calamity-declared-in-surigao-sur-following-strong-quake/ |date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 6, 2023}} Hinatuan is the hardest hit with that incurring ₱98.5 million (as of Dec. 4).{{Cite news |last=Patumbon |first=Rojean Grace |title=P98.4-M quake damage in Hinatuan, Surigao Sur |newspaper=SunStar |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/p984-m-quake-damage-in-hinatuan-surigao-sur |date=December 5, 2023 |access-date=December 6, 2023}}}}
Abu Sayyaf Group leader Mundi Sawadjaan is killed in a clash with government forces in the municipal waters between Tipo-Tipo and Tuburan in Basilan.{{Cite news |title=Notorious ASG leader and bomb expert killed in Basilan |work=SunStar |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/notorious-asg-leader-and-bomb-expert-killed-in-basilan |date=December 3, 2023 |access-date=December 4, 2023}}
December 3 – Mindanao State University bombing: A bomb explodes during a Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, killing four people.{{Cite news |date=December 3, 2023 |title=4 dead, several hurt in bombing in Mindanao State University gym in Marawi |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/890231/3-dead-7-hurt-in-bombing-in-mindanao-state-university-gym-in-marawi/story/ |work=GMA News Online |access-date=December 3, 2023}}
December 5 – A passenger bus passing the Iloilo City–Culasi route and reportedly carrying 28 people falls into a ravine in Hamtic, Antique, killing 19.Citations:
{{Cite news |last1=Solinap |first1=Leo |last2=Peralta–Malonzo |first2=Third Anne |date=December 6, 2023 |title=Ceres bus plunges into ravine in Antique; 17 confirmed dead |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/story/iloilo/ceres-bus-plunges-into-ravine-in-antique-17-confirmed-dead |newspaper=SunStar |access-date=December 6, 2023}}
{{Cite news |last=Gomez |first=Carla |date=December 14, 2023 |title=Antique governor wants 2 pieces of evidence in bus crash |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1875166/antique-governor-wants-2-pieces-of-evidence-in-bus-crash |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=December 14, 2023}}
December 11 – The Senate unanimously ratifies the Violence and Harassment Convention of the International Labour Organization.{{Cite news |first=Willard |last=Cheng |title=Senate ratifies ILO convention vs work harassment |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/11/23/senate-ratifies-ilo-convention-vs-work-harassment |date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
December 14 – The Philippines secures a seat in the board of the "Loss and Damage" fund mobilized by the 28th Climate Change Conference (COP28) to help vulnerable countries cope with the increasingly costly impacts of climate disasters.{{Cite news |first=Pia |last=Gutierrez |title=Philippines secures board seat in inaugural Loss and Damage Fund |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/14/23/ph-gets-board-seat-in-loss-and-damage-fund |date=December 14, 2023 |access-date=December 15, 2023}}
December 21:
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces the conviction on December 12 of three KAPA personnel including its leader Joel Apolinario, masterminds of what would be the country's largest investment scam, by the Butuan Regional Trial Court for syndicated fraud. They are sentenced to life imprisonment.Citations:
{{Cite news |last=Loyola |first=James |date=December 21, 2023 |title=Kapa scam principals slapped life sentences |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/21/kapa-scam-principals-slapped-life-sentences |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |access-date=December 22, 2023}}
{{Cite news |last=Austria |first=Jenniffer |date=December 22, 2023 |title=Kapa scam principals slapped life sentences |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/314401363/kapa-scam-heads-sentenced-to-life-terms-for-estafa.html |newspaper=Manila Standard |access-date=December 22, 2023}}
The National Telecommunications Commission announces the imposition two days earlier of a 30-day suspension of the broadcast operations of Sonshine Media Network International over alleged violations of its legislative franchise.Citations:
{{cite news |last=Amojelar |first=Darwin |date=December 21, 2023 |title=NTC suspends operations of SMNI |url=https://manilastandard.net/business/314401105/ntc-suspends-operations-of-smni.html |newspaper=Manila Standard |access-date=December 22, 2023}}
{{cite news |last1=Sy Cua |first1=Aric John |last2=Mendoza |first2=Red |date=December 22, 2023 |title=SMNI slapped a 30-day suspension |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/12/22/news/national/smni-slapped-a-30-day-suspension/1925149/ |url-status= |newspaper=The Manila Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222030436/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/12/22/news/national/smni-slapped-a-30-day-suspension/1925149/ |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |access-date=December 22, 2023}}
December 25 – Nine New People's Army rebels are killed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines during clashes near Malaybalay, Bukidnon, amid a unilateral truce declared by the communist rebels.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-25 |title=Philippine troops kill 9 communist rebels, a month after sides agree to talks |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3246213/philippine-troops-kill-9-communist-rebels-just-month-after-sides-agree-peace-talks |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}

Holidays

On August 23, 2022, through Proclamation No. 42, the national government declares holidays and special (working/non-working) days to be observed in the country.{{Cite web |last=Mercado |first=Neil Arwin |date=August 23, 2022 |title=LIST: Regular, special non-working holidays for 2023 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1651939/list-regular-special-non-working-holidays-for-2023 |access-date=24 August 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}{{Cite news |last=Golez |first=Prince |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Palace releases list of 2023 holidays |work=Politiko |url=https://politics.com.ph/2022/08/23/palace-releases-list-of-2023-holidays1/ |access-date=24 August 2022}} The circular was later amended through Proclamation No. 90, issued on November 11, with some holidays adjusted pursuant to the holiday economics principle.{{Cite news |last=Maralit |first=Kristina |date=November 17, 2022 |title=Palace proclamation out on holidays for 2023 |work=The Manila Times |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/17/news/national/palace-proclamation-out-on-holidays-for-2023/1866542/ |access-date=November 17, 2022}}{{Cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |date=November 16, 2022 |title=Long weekends ahead: Marcos proclamation on 2023 PH holidays out |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1694049/longer-weekends-ahead-marcos-proclamation-on-2023-ph-holidays-out/ |access-date=November 17, 2022}}

=Regular=

January 1 – New Year's Day
April 6 – Maundy Thursday
April 7 – Good Friday
April 21 – Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) {{small|(By virtue of a later proclamation;{{Cite news |last=Galvez |first=Daphne |date=April 14, 2023 |title=April 21 is a regular holiday in observance of Eid'l Fitr – Palace |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1756594/april-21-is-regular-holiday-for-eidl-fitr/ |access-date=April 15, 2023}} later determined to fall on April 22 as per moon sighting by the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta'.{{cite news |last1=Cabrera |first1=Ferdinandh |title=Eid'l Fitr falls on April 22, says Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta' |url=https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/04/ramadan-ends-on-april-22-says-bangsamoro-darul-ifta/ |access-date=21 April 2023 |work=MindaNews |date=20 April 2023}})}}
May 1 – Labor Day
June 12 – Independence Day
June 28 – Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) {{small|(By virtue of a later proclamation.)}}{{Cite news |last=Cabico |first=Gaea Katreena |date=June 14, 2023 |title=June 28 declared a regular holiday for Eid'l Adha |work=Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/06/14/2273850/june-28-declared-regular-holiday-eidl-adha/ |access-date=June 15, 2023}}
August 28 – National Heroes Day
November 27 – Bonifacio Day {{small|(Actually, November 30; considered as regular holiday by virtue of Proclamation No. 90.)}}
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 30 – Rizal Day

=Special (Non-working)=

Chinese New Year, a then special non-working day which was celebrated on January 22,{{Cite web |last=Munson |first=Olivia |date=January 17, 2023 |title=Lunar New Year 2023: When is the holiday and what does the Year of the Rabbit represent? |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2023/01/09/when-is-lunar-new-year-2023-year-of-rabbit/10712258002/ |access-date=January 20, 2023 |website=USA Today}} as well as Christmas Eve (December 24), declared since 2021 as a special working day, are not in the list.

January 2 – Additional special non-working day {{small|(By virtue of Proclamation No. 90.)}}
February 24 – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary {{small|(Actually, February 25; adjusted by virtue of a later proclamation.)}}{{Cite news |author=GMA Integrated News |date=February 23, 2023 |title=Marcos declares February 24, 2023 a 'special non-working day' |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/861830/marcos-declares-february-24-2023-a-special-non-working-day/story/ |access-date=February 24, 2023}}
April 8 – Black Saturday
April 10 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) {{small|(Actually, April 9; considered as regular holiday by virtue of Proclamation No. 90.)}}
August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
October 30 – Election Day (Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan) {{small|(By virtue of a later proclamation.)}}{{Cite news |last=Marcelino |first=Angeline |date=October 11, 2023 |title=Marcos declares October 30 a special non-working day for BSKE |work=Inquirer.net |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1844108/marcos-declares-october-30-a-special-non-working-day-for-bske |access-date=October 11, 2023}}
November 1 – All Saints Day
November 2 – All Souls' Day {{small|(Reverted to, yet declared as "additional" special non-working day.)}}
December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 26 – Special non-working day {{small|(By virtue of a later proclamation.)}}{{Cite news |date=December 12, 2023 |title=Marcos declares December 26, 2023 a special non-working day |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/content/891138/marcos-declares-dec-26-a-non-working-day/story/ |access-date=December 12, 2023}}
December 31 – Last Day of the Year {{small|(Reverted to being a special non-working holiday.)}}

Business and economy

=February=

February 21 – The Senate ratifies the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, finalizing the Philippines' membership in the world's largest trade bloc.{{cite news |last1=Venzon |first1=Cliff |title=Philippines ratifies RCEP trade deal after shift by Marcos |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade/Philippines-ratifies-RCEP-trade-deal-after-shift-by-Marcos |access-date=February 23, 2023 |work=The Nikkei |date=February 22, 2023}}

=June=

June 5 – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launches the commemorative coin set for the 125th anniversary of Philippine independence.{{cite news |last1=Fenol |first1=Jessica |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/05/23/bsp-unveils-special-coins-for-125th-independence-anniv |title=BSP unveils special coins for 125th Independence anniv |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 5, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}
June 20 – The BSP and its partner retailers launch coin dispenser machines across the Greater Manila Area, allowing the public to deposit coins in exchange for online wallet credits or shopping vouchers of equal value.{{cite news |last1=Cabuenas |first1=Jon Viktor |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/873463/bsp-launches-coin-deposit-machines/story/ |title=BSP launches coin deposit machines |work=GMA News Online |date=June 20, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/21/23/bsp-taps-retailers-to-boost-coin-recirculation |title=BSP taps retailers to boost coin recirculation |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 21, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
June 26 – The Philippines signs loan agreements worth US$1.14 billion with the World Bank, set to finance government initiatives on economic recovery and developing the agriculture and fisheries sectors, among others.{{cite news |last1=Cabuenas |first1=Jon Viktor |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/874017/philippines-signs-1-14-b-worth-of-loans-with-world-bank/story/ |title=Philippines signs $1.14-B worth of loans with World Bank |work=GMA News Online |date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023}}

=July=

July 7 – The Philippines signs loan agreements worth $600 million with the World Bank to boost the agriculture and fisheries sectors in the country.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/10/23/ph-world-bank-sign-600-m-loan-for-agri-fisheries |title=PH, World Bank sign $600-M loan for agri, fisheries |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 10, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Cabuenas |first1=Jon Viktor |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/875312/philippines-signs-fresh-600-m-loan-with-world-bank/story/ |title=Philippines signs fresh $600-M loan with World Bank |work=GMA News Online |date=July 10, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2023}}
July 19:
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) approves the proposal to privatize Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).{{cite news |last1=Manahan |first1=Job |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/19/23/naia-privatization-gets-green-light-from-neda |title=NAIA privatization gets green light from NEDA |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}
NEDA approves the unsolicited proposal for the private sector to take over the maintenance and operations of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.{{cite news |last1=Cordero |first1=Ted |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/876269/neda-oks-private-takeover-of-laguindingan-airport/story/ |title=NEDA OKs private takeover of Laguindingan Airport |work=GMA News Online |date=July 19, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}
July 26–30 – The deactivation of unregistered SIM cards starts after the registration deadline on July 25 by virtue of Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act.{{Cite news |last=Rosales |first=Elijah |date=July 22, 2023 |title=Deactivation of SIM cards starts July 26 |work=The Philippine Star |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/22/2282878/deactivation-sim-cards-starts-july-26 |access-date=July 27, 2023}} Subscribers are given 5-day grace period to register the same.{{Cite news |last=Castillo |first=Jonathan |date=July 26, 2023 |title=Unregistered SIM cards have been deactivated, 5-day grace period |work=Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/25/unregistered-sim-cards-have-been-deactivated-5-day-grace-period |access-date=July 27, 2023}}

=September=

September 14 – The Philippines overtakes China as the world's top rice importer, according to the report by the United States Department of Agriculture.{{cite news |last1=Fenol |first1=Jessica |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/14/23/philippines-is-now-worlds-top-rice-importer-usda |title=Philippines is now world's top rice importer, says USDA |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 14, 2023 |access-date=September 14, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Cordero |first1=Ted |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/882124/usda-philippines-to-takeover-china-as-world-s-top-rice-importer/story/?just_in |title=USDA: Philippines to takeover China as world's top rice importer |work=GMA News Online |date=September 14, 2023 |access-date=September 14, 2023}}
September 15 – Six Philippine companies are included in the Time Magazine's list of World's Best Companies of 2023.{{cite news |last1=Balaoing |first1=Benise |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/15/23/6-philippine-firms-make-it-to-times-best-companies-list |title=6 Philippine firms make it to TIME's list of World's Best Companies |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 15, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2023}}
September 21 – The Dito Telecommunity signs a $3.9-billion 15-year long-term project finance facility.{{cite news |last1=Cordero |first1=Ted |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/882812/dito-signs-3-9b-15-year-loan-facility/story/ |title=DITO signs $3.9B 15-year loan facility |work=GMA News Online |date=September 21, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023}}
September 29 – The NTC renews the license of Now Telecom by assigning the latter on 800 MHz frequency to operate as fourth telco in the country.{{Cite news |last=Yalao |first=Khriscielle |date=October 9, 2023 |title=NTC renews NOW Telecom's 800MHZ radio license |work=Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/8/ntc-renews-now-telecom-s-800-mhz-radio-license |access-date=October 10, 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Amojelar |first=Darwin |date=October 9, 2023 |title=NTC renews permit of NOW Telecom as one of four mobile providers |work=Manila Standard |url=https://manilastandard.net/business/314378252/ntc-renews-permit-of-now-telecom-as-one-of-four-mobile-providers.html |access-date=October 10, 2023}} Commercial operations will start by 2024.{{cite news |last1=Cordero |first1=Ted |title=NOW Telecom eyes commercial launch of 5G mobile, wireless network by 2024 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/858489/now-telecom-eyes-commercial-launch-of-5g-mobile-wireless-network-by-2024/story/ |access-date=October 10, 2023 |publisher=GMA News |date=January 24, 2023}}

=October=

October 5 – The Asian Development Bank announces the approval of a $300-million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s financial inclusion efforts.{{cite news |last1=Cordero |first1=Ted |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/884296/adb-oks-300-m-loan-to-support-ph-s-financial-inclusion-efforts/story/ |title=ADB OKs $300-M loan to support PH's financial inclusion efforts |work=GMA News Online |date=October 5, 2023 |access-date=October 10, 2023}}
October 9 – The Supreme Court affirms with modification a Court of Appeals decision and rules that Banco de Oro is solely liable to one of its depositors over unauthorized withdrawals amounting to over ₱8 million.{{cite news |last1=Casilao |first1=Joahna Lei |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/884731/sc-finds-bdo-liable-over-unauthorized-withdrawal-of-p8-1m/story/ |title=SC finds BDO liable over unauthorized withdrawal of P8.1M |work=GMA News Online |date=October 5, 2023 |access-date=October 10, 2023}}

Entertainment and culture

{{Hatnote|For the events related to Philippine television in 2023, see 2023 in Philippine television; for films, see List of Philippine films of 2023; and for music, see 2023 in Philippine music.}}

=January=

January 15 – Celeste Cortesi finishes unplaced at Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/life/01/15/23/celeste-cortesi-ends-miss-universe-journey |title=Celeste Cortesi ends Miss Universe journey |work=ABS-CBN News |date=January 15, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}} The Philippines ends its 12-year placement streak at the said pageant since 2010.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/20/22/heres-when-where-the-71st-miss-universe-will-be-held |title=Here's when, where the 71st Miss Universe will be held |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022}}{{cite news |last=Viernes |first=Franchesca |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/857466/celeste-cortesi-bows-out-of-the-miss-universe-2022-pageant/story/ |title=Celeste Cortesi bows out of the Miss Universe 2022 pageant |work=GMA News Online |date=January 15, 2023 |access-date=January 15, 2023}}
January 23 – Van Ferro wins his third BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Supporting Performer in a Play, his second consecutive in the category. He ties Rachelle Ann Go for the most BroadwayWorld Award wins by a Filipino actor outside of the Philippines and the first actor in Chicago to win back-to-back BroadwayWorld Awards.{{Cite web |title=Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/Winners-Announced-For-The-2022-BroadwayWorld-Chicago-Awards-20230123 |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}
January 29 – Maria Luisa Varela is crowned Miss Planet International in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/859321/philippines-maria-luisa-varela-wins-miss-planet-international/story/?amp |title=Philippines' Maria Luisa Varela wins Miss Planet International |work=GMA News Online |date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/life/01/30/23/maria-luisa-varela-wins-miss-planet-international |title=Pinay beauty queen Maria Luisa Varela wins Miss Planet International |work=ABS-CBN News |date=January 30, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}} She becomes the Philippines' first representative to win the said pageant.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/philippines-maria-luisa-varela-wins-miss-planet-international-2023/ |title=Philippines' Maria Luisa Varela wins Miss Planet International |work=Rappler |date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=January 31, 2023}}

=February=

February 1 – ALV Pageant Circle announces their decision to end its partnership with Miss Supranational and not to renew their franchise, cancelling what would be its inaugural national pageant in March.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-supranational-philippines-franchise-no-longer-with-alv-pageant-circle/ |title=Miss Supranational Philippines franchise is no longer with ALV Pageant Circle |work=Rappler |date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/01/23/alv-pageant-circle-miss-supranational-part-ways |title=ALV Pageant Circle, Miss Supranational part ways |work=ABS-CBN News |date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}}
February 15:
The province of Kalinga claims two Guinness World Record titles for the largest performance of the banga dance and largest gong ensemble, with more than 8,000 participants in total, both performed in Tabuk.{{cite news |last=Cupang |first=Ruth |date=February 17, 2023 |title=Kalinga sets 2 Guinness world records |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/17/news/national/kalinga-sets-2-guinness-world-records/1879058/ |work=The Manila Times |access-date=February 17, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Parairo |first1=Jacq |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/news/02/16/23/kalinga-gong-ensemble-banga-dance-set-world-records |title=Kalinga sets 2 Guinness World Records with gong ensemble, banga dance |work=ABS-CBN News |date=February 16, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2023}}
The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization announces the acquisition of the Miss Intercontinental franchise, effective this year.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/15/23/mutya-ng-pilipinas-acquires-miss-intercontinental-franchise |title=Mutya ng Pilipinas acquires Miss Intercontinental franchise |work=ABS-CBN News |date=February 15, 2023 |access-date=February 15, 2023}}
February 16 – Annabelle McDonnell finishes as first runner-up at Miss Charm 2023 in Vietnam.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/08/22/annabelle-mcdonnell-to-represent-ph-in-miss-charm-2023 |title=Annabelle McDonnell to represent PH in Miss Charm 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 8, 2022 |access-date=November 8, 2022}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/16/23/brazil-wins-miss-charm-2023-ph-bet-is-1st-runner-up |title=Miss Brazil crowned Miss Charm 2023; PH bet Annabelle McDonnell finishes 1st runner-up |work=ABS-CBN News |date=February 16, 2023 |access-date=February 16, 2023}}

=March=

March 11 – Lars Pacheco of Bulacan is crowned as Miss International Queen Philippines 2023 during the coronation night held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/11/23/lars-pacheco-to-represent-ph-in-miss-international-queen-2023 |title=Former 'Miss Q&A' contestant Lars Pacheco to represent PH in Miss International Queen 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 11, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/lars-pacheco-crowned-miss-international-queen-philippines-2023/ |title=Former 'Miss Q&A' contestant Lars Pacheco is Miss International Queen Philippines 2023 |work=Rappler |date=March 11, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/3/12/lars-pacheco-miss-international-queen-philippines-2023.html |title=Lars Pacheco crowned Miss International Queen Philippines 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=March 12, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518063601/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/3/12/lars-pacheco-miss-international-queen-philippines-2023.html |url-status=dead }}
March 26 – Ingrid Santamaría finishes in the Top 14 at Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 in Bolivia.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/14/22/reina-hispanoamericana-2022-pageant-moved-to-next-year |title=Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 pageant postponed to next year |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022}}{{cite news |last=San Juan |first=Ratziel |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/612456-philippine-bet-ingrid-santamaria-reina-hispanoamericana-2022-top-14 |title=Philippines' Ingrid Santamaria concludes her Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 journey in the Top 14 |work=Philstar Life |date=March 26, 2023 |access-date=March 26, 2023}}
March 29 – The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization announces the acquisition of Miss Chinese World and Miss Environment International franchises.{{cite news |last=Adina |first=Armin |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/493874/mutya-ng-pilipinas-luzon-shannon-robinson-will-see-action-abroad-after-all |title=Mutya ng Pilipinas-Luzon Shannon Robinson will see action abroad after all |work=Inquirer.net |date=April 5, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Concepcion |first=Eton |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/columns0/pageant-concept-by-eton-concepcion/314321358/mutya-ng-pilipinas-ties-up-with-new-international-pageants.html |title=Mutya ng Pilipinas ties up with new international pageants |newspaper=Manila Standard |date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=April 18, 2023}}
March 30 – Vogue Philippines features tattoo artist Apo Whang-od for the April issue, becoming the oldest cover model of the global fashion magazine.{{cite news |last=Woodyat |first=Amy |url=https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/vogue-philippines-april-cover-intl-scli/index.html |title=A 106-year-old from the Philippines is Vogue's oldest ever cover model |work=CNN |date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=April 4, 2023}}

=April=

April 11 – Awarding ceremony for the first edition of the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival is held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, with About Us But Not About Us winning the most awards, including Best Picture.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/full-list-winners-summer-metro-manila-film-festival-2023-gabi-ng-parangal/ |title=FULL LIST: Winners, Summer MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal |work=Rappler |date=April 11, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |url=https://www.philstar.com/movies/2023/04/12/2258233/about-us-not-about-us-sweeps-inaugural-summer-mmff-2023/ |title='About Us But Not About Us' sweeps inaugural Summer MMFF 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023}}
April 29 – Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna is crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2023 in the pageant's coronation event held in Toledo, Cebu.Miss Philippines Earth 2023:
{{cite news |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/lifestyle/172305/miss-philippines-earth-2023-hopefuls-promote-advocacy-self-care-a721-20230410-lfrm |title=Miss Philippines Earth 2023 hopefuls advocate environmental responsibility, self-care |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=April 10, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 }}
{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/4/29/Miss-Philippines-Earth-2023-.html |title=Scientist crowned PH bet for Miss Earth 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=April 29, 2023 |access-date=April 29, 2023 |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430023139/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/4/29/Miss-Philippines-Earth-2023-.html |url-status=dead }}
{{cite news |last=Abad |first=Ysa |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/things-to-know-yllana-maria-aduana-miss-philippines-earth-2023/ |title=Who is Yllana Marie Aduana, Miss Philippines Earth 2023? |work=Rappler |date=May 1, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2023 }}

=May=

May 13 – Michelle Dee of Makati is crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 in the pageant's coronation event held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.Miss Universe Philippines 2023:
{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-philippines-announces-date-2023-coronation-night/ |title=Miss Universe Philippines announces date for 2023 coronation night |work=Rappler |date=March 3, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/makati-michelle-dee-winner-miss-universe-philippines-2023/ |title=Makati's Michelle Marquez Dee is Miss Universe Philippines 2023 |work=Rappler |date=May 13, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Bravo |first=Frances Karmel |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/173299/michelle-dee-a5128-20230514 |title=Michelle Dee: The beauty, brains, and talent behind the Miss Universe PH 2023 crown |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=May 14, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023}} The following day, another pageant's candidate, Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol, is crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 at a separate ceremony at Okada Manila in Parañaque.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/14/23/pauline-amelinckx-crowned-miss-supranational-ph-2023 |title=Pauline Amelinckx crowned Miss Supranational PH 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 14, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023}}
May 18 – Seven Filipinos are included in Forbes’ roster of 30 Under 30 Asia 2023, which is composed of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/18/23/7-filipinos-in-forbes-30-under-30-asia-2023-list |title=7 Filipinos included in Forbes' '30 under 30 Asia 2023' list |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 18, 2023 |access-date=May 18, 2023}}
May 20 – Annie Uson Chen is crowned Miss Chinese World in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.{{cite news |last=Concepcion |first=Eton |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/columns0/pageant-concept-by-eton-concepcion/314334094/manila-bet-crowned-miss-chinese-world-2023.html |title=Manila bet crowned Miss Chinese World 2023 |newspaper=Manila Standard |date=May 25, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Adina |first=Armin |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/500451/mutya-ng-pilipinas-annie-uson-is-miss-chinese-world-2023 |title=Mutya ng Pilipinas Annie Uson is Miss Chinese World 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=May 21, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}
May 24 – Bohol is recognized as the country's first UNESCO Global Geopark.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/24/23/bohol-island-is-philippines-first-unesco-global-geopark |title=Bohol Island is Philippines' first UNESCO Global Geopark |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 24, 2023 |access-date=May 25, 2023}}
May 28 – The coronation event of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 pageant is held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Angelica Lopez of Palawan and Anna Valencia Lakrini of Bataan are crowned Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe, respectively.Binibining Pilipinas 2023:
{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/binibining-pilipinas-2023-coronation-night-date/ |title=Binibining Pilipinas 2023 sets date for coronation night |work=Rappler |date=April 15, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/04/18/23/final-date-venue-for-bb-pilipinas-2023-announced |title=Final date, venue for Binibining Pilipinas 2023 announced |work=ABS-CBN News |date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023}}
{{cite news |last=Santiago |first=Erwin |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/173585/binibining-pilipinas-2023-winners-a712-20230529 |title=Angelica Lopez, Anna Valencia Lakrini claim Binibining Pilipinas 2023 crowns |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=May 29, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/29/23/angelica-lopez-crowned-bb-pilipinas-international-2023 |title=Palawan's Angelica Lopez crowned Bb. Pilipinas International 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 29, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023}}

=June=

June 1 – Robert Douglas Walcher IV is crowned Mister Teen International in Bangkok, Thailand.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/02/23/patricia-javiers-son-wins-mister-teen-international |title=Patricia Javier's son wins Mister Teen International 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 2, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}
June 9 – Juan Luna's 1889 painting Hymen, oh Hyménée!, which had been publicly concealed since the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle where Luna won the bronze medal, is unveiled for the first time in the Philippines at the Ayala Museum in Makati.{{cite news |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Feliciano III |title=Ayala Museum unveils long-lost Juan Luna masterpiece |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/10/ayala-museum-unveils-long-lost-juan-luna-masterpiece |access-date=June 10, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=June 10, 2023}}
June 14 – The Philippines' Hannah Arnold is ranked among the eight best national costumes in last year's Miss International pageant.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/15/23/ph-in-top-8-of-miss-intl-2022-natcos-competition |title=PH's Hannah Arnold in Top 8 of Miss International 2022 national costume competition |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/504937/philippines-hannah-arnold-in-top-8-of-miss-international-2022s-national-costume-competition |title=Philippines' Hannah Arnold in Top 8 of Miss International 2022's national costume competition |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=June 18, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
June 15 – Shannon Robinson is crowned Miss Environment International in Mumbai, India.{{cite news |last=Adina |first=Armin |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/504696/mutya-ng-pilipinas-shannon-robinson-wins-miss-environment-international-title-in-india |title=Mutya ng Pilipinas Shannon Robinson wins Miss Environment International title in India |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=June 16, 2023 |access-date=June 19, 2023}}
June 16 – James Reggie Vidal finishes Second Runner-Up at the Man of the World 2023 pageant held in the Philippines.{{Cite web|url=https://villagepipol.com/man-of-the-world-stages-2023-finals-in-the-philippines/|title=Man of the World stages 2023 finals in the Philippines|date=February 27, 2023|website=villagepipol.com}}
June 24 – Lars Pacheco finishes in the Top 6 at Miss International Queen 2023 in Thailand.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/15/23/pacheco-shows-natl-costume-in-miss-international-queen |title=Lars Pacheco shows national costume in Miss International Queen 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/25/23/lars-pacheco-finishes-in-top-6-of-miss-international-queen |title=PH's Lars Pacheco finishes Miss International Queen journey in top 6 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 25, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023}}
June 27 – Michael Ver Comaling finishes as third runner-up at Mister National Universe 2023 in Thailand.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/28/23/ph-is-3rd-runner-up-in-mister-national-universe-2023 |title=Former 'PBB' housemate finishes 3rd runner-up in Mister National Universe 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 28, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2023}}

=July=

July 13–15 – The Aliwan Fiesta is held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay.{{cite news |last=Jusay |first=Annalyn |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/22/aliwan-fiesta-stages-grand-comeback-on-july-13-to-15 |title=Aliwan Fiesta stages grand comeback on July 13–15 |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=May 23, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}} The Tribu Parianon representing the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City wins the streetdance competition,{{cite news |last=Del Mundo |first=Ellicia |url=https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/iloilo's-dinagyang-festival-triumphs-in-aliwan-fiesta-street-dance-competition |title=Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival triumphs in Aliwan Fiesta 2023 street dance |work=DZRH News |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}} Kiara Liane Wellington from Cebu is crowned Reyna ng Aliwan (Queen of Entertainment), the tenth straight time a Cebuana won the pageant,{{cite news |last=Del Mundo |first=Ellicia |url=https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/cebu-bet-takes-home-the-reyna-ng-aliwan-2023-crown |title=Cebu's Kiara Wellington is Reyna ng Aliwan 2023! |work=DZRH News |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}} and the Halamanan Festival of Guiguinto, Bulacan, wins the float competition.{{cite news |last=Antalan |first=Mary |url=https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/halamanan-festival-float-bags-first-place-in-aliwan-fiesta's-float-competition |title=Halamanan Festival float bags first place in Aliwan Fiesta's float competition |work=DZRH News |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}
July 13 – Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro is crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2023 in the pageant's coronation event held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.Citations about Miss Grand Philippines:
{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-miss-grand-philippines-2023-candidates/ |title=IN PHOTOS: The Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidates |work=Rappler |date=June 7, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/14/23/cagayan-de-oro-wins-miss-grand-philippines-2023 |title=Cagayan de Oro's Nikki De Moura wins first Miss Grand Philippines pageant |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 14, 2023 |access-date=July 14, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/cagayan-de-oro-nikki-de-moura-miss-grand-philippines-2023-winner/ |title=Cagayan de Oro's Nikki de Moura is Miss Grand Philippines 2023 |work=Rappler |date=July 14, 2023 |access-date=July 14, 2023}}
{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/875796/cagayan-de-oro-s-nikki-de-mour-is-miss-grand-philippines-2023/story/ |title=Cagayan De Oro's Nikki De Mour is Miss Grand Philippines 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=July 14, 2023 |access-date=July 14, 2023}}
July 15 – Pauline Amelinckx finishes as first runner-up at Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland.{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/870325/pauline-amelinckx-on-competing-in-miss-supranational-i-ll-be-able-to-wear-the-philippine-sash-over-my-h/story/ |title=Pauline Amelinckx on competing in Miss Supranational: 'I'll be able to wear the Philippine sash over my heart' |work=GMA News Online | date=May 17, 2023 | access-date=May 18, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/15/23/pauline-amelinckx-is-miss-supranational-2023-runner-up |title=PH bet Pauline Amelinckx finishes as Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 15, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/pauline-amelinckx-first-runner-up-miss-supranational-2023/ |title=Pauline Amelinckx is first runner-up for Miss Supranational 2023 |work=Rappler |date=July 15, 2023 |access-date=July 19, 2023}}
July 16 – Johannes Rissler finishes in the Top 20 at Mister Supranational 2023 in Poland.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/17/23/ph-finishes-in-top-20-of-mister-supranational-2023 |title=PH finishes in Top 20 of Mister Supranational 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 17, 2023 |access-date=July 21, 2023}}
July 26 – Actress Kathryn Bernardo is named as one of the recipients of the Outstanding Asian Star Prize at the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/28/23/kathryn-bernardo-wins-at-seoul-international-drama-awards |title=Kathryn Bernardo named Outstanding Asian Star at 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 28, 2023 |access-date=July 28, 2023}}

=August=

August 10 – Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx is crowned the first-ever The Miss Philippines.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/11/23/pauline-amelinckx-officially-named-the-miss-philippines |title=After Supranational stint, Pauline Amelinckx named The Miss Philippines |work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 11, 2023 | access-date=August 15, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/878680/pauline-amelinckx-is-crowned-the-first-ever-the-miss-philippines/story/ |title=Pauline Amelinckx is crowned the first-ever The Miss Philippines |work=GMA News Online | date=August 12, 2023 | access-date=August 15, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/pauline-amelinckx-named-the-miss-philippines/ |title=LOOK: Pauline Amelinckx named inaugural The Miss Philippines |work=Rappler | date=August 13, 2023 | access-date=August 15, 2023}}
August 11:
Anne Patricia Lorenzo finishes as first runner-up at Miss Equality World 2023 in Indonesia.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/02/23/ms-qa-winner-to-compete-in-international-pageant |title=Ms. Q&A winner Anne Patricia Lorenzo to compete in international pageant |work=ABS-CBN News | date=May 2, 2023 | access-date=May 18, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://villagepipol.com/venezuela-wins-miss-equality-world-2023/ |title=Venezuela wins Miss Equality World 2023 |work=Village Pipol | date=August 12, 2023 | access-date=August 15, 2023}}
John Lloyd Cruz wins the Boccalino d'Oro prize for best actor at the 76th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland for his role in Lav Diaz's Essential Truths of the Lake.{{cite news |last=de Jesus |first=Totel |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/878660/john-lloyd-cruz-wins-best-actor-in-locarno-film-festival/story/ |title=John Lloyd Cruz wins best actor in Locarno Film Festival |work=GMA News Online |date=August 12, 2023 |access-date=August 16, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/11/23/john-lloyd-cruz-wins-best-actor-in-locarno-film-fest |title=John Lloyd Cruz wins Best Actor in Locarno Film Festival |work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 11, 2023 | access-date=August 16, 2023}}
August 13:
The animated film Iti Mapukpukaw is awarded Best Film in the full-length feature category at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival at the Philippine International Convention Center.{{cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/23/iti-mapukpukaw-tops-cinemalaya-2023-with-3-wins |title='Iti Mapukpukaw' tops Cinemalaya 2023 with 3 wins including Best Film |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 13, 2023 |access-date=August 15, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/full-list-winners-cinemalaya-2023/ |title=FULL LIST: Winners, Cinemalaya 2023 |work=Rappler | date=August 14, 2023 | access-date=August 15, 2023}}
The family drama film Family Matters wins four awards including Best Picture, while Nadine Lustre wins Best Actress for her performance in the film Greed, at the 2023 FAMAS Awards.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/23/family-matters-reigns-in-famas-2023-with-4-trophies |title='Family Matters' reigns in FAMAS 2023 with 4 trophies |work=ABS-CBN News | date=August 13, 2023 | access-date=August 15, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |url=https://www.philstar.com/movies/2023/08/14/2288557/nadine-lustre-family-matters-among-famas-2023-major-winners |title=Nadine Lustre, 'Family Matters' among FAMAS 2023 major winners |work=The Philippine Star |date=August 14, 2023 |access-date=August 15, 2023}}
August 24 – The romantic comedy film An Inconvenient Love wins the Best Asian Feature Film award in the 2023 ContentAsia Awards.{{cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/24/23/an-inconvenient-love-wins-best-asian-feature-film-at-contentasia-awards |title='An Inconvenient Love' wins Best Asian Feature Film at ContentAsia Awards |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 24, 2023 |access-date=August 25, 2023}}

=September=

September 4 – The Miss Philippines Organization announces its acquisition of the Miss Asia Pacific International franchise.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/05/23/miss-philippines-gets-miss-asia-pacific-intl-franchise |title=Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise |work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 5, 2023 |access-date=September 5, 2023}}
September 17 – Jefferson Bunney finishes in the Top 10 at Mister International 2023 in Thailand.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/18/23/ph-bet-finishes-in-top-10-of-mister-international-2023 |title=PH bet Jefferson Bunney finishes in Top 10 of Mister International 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News | date=September 18, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023}}

=October=

October 4 – Captivating Katkat wins the second season of Drag Race Philippines.{{cite news |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/884184/captivating-katkat-crowned-as-drag-race-ph-season-2-winner/story/ |title=Captivating Katkat crowned as 'Drag Race PH' Season 2 winner |work=GMA News Online |date=October 4, 2023 |access-date=October 5, 2023}}
October 8 – Ivan Ignacio finishes as second runner-up at Mister Cosmopolitan 2023 in Malaysia.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/12/23/ph-bet-is-2nd-runner-up-in-mister-cosmopolitan-2023 |title=PH bet Ivan Ignacio is 2nd runner-up in Mister Cosmopolitan 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News | date=October 12, 2023 |access-date=October 12, 2023}}
October 24 – Alethea Ambrosio of Bulacan is crowned The Miss Philippines 2023 pageant held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/bulacan-alethea-ambrosio-winner-the-miss-philippines-2023/ |title=The Miss Philippines 2023 is Bulacan's Alethea Ambrosio |newspaper=Rappler |date=October 24, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2023}}
October 25 – Nikki de Moura finishes unplaced at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/25/23/nikki-de-moura-ends-miss-grand-international-journey |title=PH bet Nikki de Moura ends Miss Grand International journey |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 25, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2023}}
October 26 – Nicole Borromeo finishes third runner-up at Miss International 2023 in Japan.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/philippines-nicole-borromeo-miss-international-2023-third-runner-up/ |title=PH's Nicole Borromeo is Miss International 2023 3rd runner-up |work=Rappler |date=October 26, 2023 |access-date=October 26, 2023}}
October 29 – Katherine Topsnik of Central Eastern Visayas is crowned Binibining Silka 2023 pageant held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.{{cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/29/23/katherine-topsnik-wins-binibining-silka-2023 |title=Katherine Topsnik wins Binibining Silka 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 29, 2023 |access-date=November 3, 2023}}
October 31 – UNESCO designates Iloilo City as a City of Gastronomy, the first Philippine city to be so.{{cite news |last1=Tunac |first1=Hermes Joy |title=UNESCO names Iloilo the first Creative City of Gastronomy in the Philippines |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/887019/unesco-names-iloilo-the-first-creative-city-of-gastronomy-in-the-philippines/story/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=November 1, 2023}}

=November=

November 1 – The Philippines' Nicole Borromeo is ranked among the seven best evening gowns in this year's Miss International pageant.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/02/23/ph-in-top-7-of-miss-international-evening-gown-contest |title=Nicole Borromeo in Top 7 of Miss International evening gown competition |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 2, 2023 |access-date=November 3, 2023}}
November 18 – Anna Valencia Lakrini finishes second runner-up at Miss Globe 2023 in Albania.{{cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/18/23/malaysia-wins-miss-globe-2023-ph-bet-is-2nd-runner-up |title=Malaysia wins Miss Globe 2023; PH bet Anna Lakrini is 2nd runner-up |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 18, 2023 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}
November 19 – Michelle Dee finishes in the Top 10 at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador.{{cite news |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/19/23/michelle-dee-in-miss-universe-2023-top-10 |title=NMichelle Dee in Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=May 14, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023}}
November 29 – Elda Aznar finishes first runner-up at Miss CosmoWorld 2023 in Malaysia.{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/890048/ph-s-elda-aznar-is-miss-cosmoworld-2023-1st-runner-up-wins-four-special-awards/story/ |title=PH's Elda Aznar is Miss CosmoWorld 2023 1st runner-up, wins four special awards |work=GMA News Online |date=November 30, 2023 |access-date=December 1, 2023}}

=December=

December 1 – The Philippines receives four major tourism recognitions from the annual World Travel Awards, including the country's first, World's Leading City Destination, for Manila.{{cite news |last=Cabato |first=Luisa |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1870733/ph-wins-4-major-awards-in-world-travel-awards-2023-dot |title=PH wins 4 major awards in World Travel Awards 2023 — DOT |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=December 5, 2023 |access-date=December 7, 2023}}
December 5:
The government announces the designation of piña handloom weaving of Aklan in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.{{cite news |last=Aguirre |first=Jun |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/aklans-pina-handloom-weaving-gets-unesco-recognition-as-cultural-heritage/ |title=Aklan's piña handloom weaving gets UNESCO recognition as cultural heritage |work=Rappler |date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 12, 2023}}
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) cancels the trademark registration of Television and Production Exponents, Inc. (TAPE) for the names "Eat Bulaga" and "EB".{{Cite news |first=Hermes Joy |last=Tunac |title=IPO grants TVJ petition, cancels TAPE's 'Eat Bulaga' trademark |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/890457/ipo-grants-tvj-petition-cancels-tape-s-eat-bulaga-trademark/story/?amp |date=December 5, 2023 |access-date=December 6, 2023}}
December 14 – The 8th Asia Artist Awards are held at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.{{cite web |last1=Bernardo |first1=Jaehwa |title=Star-studded Asia Artist Awards draws fans to Philippine Arena |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/14/23/star-studded-asia-artist-awards-draws-fans-to-ph-arena |work=ABS-CBN News |date=December 14, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}
December 15:
Iona Gibbs finishes in the Top 22 at Miss Intercontinental 2023 in Egypt.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/16/23/thailand-wins-miss-intercontinental-2023-ph-in-top-22 |title=Thailand wins Miss Intercontinental 2023; PH in Top 22 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=December 16, 2023 |access-date=December 20, 2023}}
President Marcos issues a proclamation declaring nine artisans (Adelita Bagcal, Abina Coguit, Sakinur-ain Delasas, Bundos Fara, Marife Ganahon, Amparo Mabanag, Samporonia Madanlo, Barbara Ofong, and Rosie Sula) as National Living Treasures.{{cite news |last=Ruth Abbey |first=Gita-Carlos |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1215768 |title=Palace: December 22 not a 'special half-working day' |work=Philippine News Agency |date=December 21, 2023 |access-date=December 21, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Golez |first=Prince |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2023/12/21/marcos-names-9-living-treasures/daily-feed/ |title=Marcos Names 9 Living Treasures |work=Politiko |date=December 21, 2023 |access-date=December 21, 2023}}
December 22 – Yllana Aduana finishes Miss Earth Air 2023 at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam.{{cite news |last= |first= |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2023/12/22/Miss-Earth-2023-Miss-PH-Yllana-Aduana.html |title=PH's Yllana Aduana crowned Miss Earth Air 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=May 12, 2023 |access-date=December 12, 2023 |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222161342/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2023/12/22/Miss-Earth-2023-Miss-PH-Yllana-Aduana.html |url-status=dead }}

Sports

Deaths

File:Frreuterjf2096 02 Catalino Arevalo (cropped).JPG|Catalino Arevalo

File:National Scientist Angel Alcala.jpg|Angel Alcala

File:Wali Sheik Khalifa Profile (cropped 2).jpg|Khalipha Nando

File:Roel Degamo (cropped).jpg|Roel Degamo

File:PROF. JOSE DAVID LAPUZ.jpg|Jose David Lapuz

File:Albert del Rosario at the State Department April 30, 2012.jpg|Albert del Rosario

File:Carlos Padilla LPP.jpg|Carlos Padilla

File:MGen Ramon J. Farolan.jpg|Ramon Farolan

File:Rodolfo Biazon - PMA Homecoming 2019 (cropped).jpg|Rodolfo Biazon

File:HoR Official Portrait Corazon Nuñez-Malanyaon.jpg|Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon

File:Grand Mufti Abuhuraira Udasan (cropped).jpg|Abuhuraira Udasan

File:Mario dumaual headshot.jpg|Mario Dumaual

File:Susan V. Ople.jpg|Susan Ople

File:Mike Enriquez in White Plains, Quezon City (cropped).jpg|Mike Enriquez

File:Rep. Bayani Fernando (18th Congress PH).jpg|Bayani Fernando

File:Rep. Edward Hagedorn (19th Congress).jpg|Edward Hagedorn

File:MinDA chief hands over copy of Mindanao 2020 Peace Development Framework Plan to ADB President (SecAntoninoPresNakao) (cropped).jpg|Luwalhati Antonino

File:PDG Camilo Cascolan.jpg|Camilo Cascolan

File:Elephant mali at manila zoo.jpg|Mali

File:Samboy.jpg|Samboy Lim

=January=

January 6 – Benjamin Almoneda (b. 1930), Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop (1990–1991) and bishop (1991–2007) of Daet[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/balmoneda.html Bishop Benjamin de Jesus Almoneda †]

January 18 – Catalino Arevalo (b. 1925), Jesuit priest and theologian{{cite news |title=Ex-Pres. Cory Aquino's spiritual adviser Fr. Catalino Arevalo passes away |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/857773/ex-pres-cory-aquino-s-spiritual-adviser-fr-catalino-arevalo-passes-away/story/ |work=GMA News Online |date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=January 19, 2023}}{{cite news |title='Father of Asian Theology,' Father Catalino Arevalo, dies at 97 |url=https://www.licas.news/2023/01/18/father-of-asian-theology-father-catalino-arevalo-dies-at-97/ |website=LICAS.News |date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=January 19, 2023}}

=February=

February 1:
Angel Alcala (b. 1929), biologist, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (1992-1995), Chair of the Commission on Higher Education (1995-1999), and national scientist{{cite news |last1=Magsambol |first1=Bonz |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/national-scientist-ex-ched-chairperson-angel-alcala-dies/ |title=National scientist, ex-CHED chair Angel Alcala dies |work=Rappler |date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=February 1, 2023}}
Terry Saldaña (b. 1958), basketball player{{cite tweet |last=Terrado |first=Jonas |user=jonasterradoINQ |number=1620739281114529792 |date=February 1, 2023 |title=Former PBA player Terry Saldana has died after a lingering kidney ailment. |access-date=February 1, 2023}}
February 4 – Roberto Ongpin (b. 1939), businessman and Minister of Commerce and Industry (1979-1986){{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/05/23/roberto-ongpin-one-of-phs-richest-dies-at-86 |title=Business tycoon Roberto Ongpin, one of Philippines' richest, dies at 86 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=February 5, 2023 |access-date=February 5, 2023}}
February 5 – Khalipha Nando (b. 1940/1941), first Wa'lī of Bangsamoro (since 2019) and co-founder of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front{{cite news |last1=Cabrera |first1=Ferdinandh |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/barmm-first-wali-sheikh-khalifa-nando-dies/ |title=Sheikh Khalifa Nando, BARMM's first Wali, dies |work=Rappler |date=February 6, 2023 |access-date=February 6, 2023}}

February 12 – Lualhati Bautista (b. 1945), writer and novelist{{cite news |last1=Villanueva |first1=Brooke |title=Filipina novelist Lualhati Bautista passes away at 77 |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/210978-filipina-novelist-lualhati-bautista-passes-away |access-date=February 12, 2023 |work=PhilStar Life |date=February 12, 2023}}

=March=

March 1 – Boybits Victoria (b. 1971), basketball player{{cite news |title=Former PBA Rookie of the Year Boybits Victoria passes away |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/01/23/former-pba-top-rookie-boybits-victoria-passes-away |access-date=March 1, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 1, 2023}}
March 4 – Roel Degamo (b. 1966), governor of Negros Oriental (2011-June 2022 and since October 2022){{cite news |title=Negros Oriental Gov. Degamo shot at home: police |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/04/23/negros-oriental-gov-degamo-shot-at-home-police |access-date=March 4, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 4, 2023}}
March 8 – Jose David Lapuz (b. 1938), educator, cultural administrator and former Presidential Consultant for Education and International Organization{{cite news |title=Former Artlet prof and UNESCO commissioner Jose David Lapuz passes away|url=https://abtheflame.net/news/2023/03/former-artlet-prof-and-unesco-commissioner-jose-david-lapuz-passes-away/ |access-date=March 10, 2023 |work=The Flame |date=March 9, 2023}}
March 11 – Angel Hobayan (b. 1929), bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Catarman (1974-2005){{cite news |last1=De Vera |first1=Analou |title=Oldest bishop in PH dies at 93 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/11/oldest-bishop-in-ph-dies-at-93 |access-date=March 11, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=March 11, 2023}}

March 16 – Victor Ocampo (b. 1952), bishop of Gumaca (since 2015){{cite news |last1=Mallari |first1=Delfin Jr. |title=Quezon bishop Victor Ocampo dies at 71 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1744294/quezon-bishop-victor-ocampo-dies-at-71 |access-date=March 17, 2023 |newspaper=Inquirer |date=March 17, 2023}}

March 26 – Jaime Tadeo (b. 1938), peasant leader and member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission{{cite news |last=Subingsubing |first=Krixia |title=Jaime Tadeo, agrarian reform advocate; 84 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1748466/jaime-tadeo-agrarian-reform-advocate-84/ |date=March 27, 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=March 27, 2023}}

=April=

April 18 – Albert del Rosario (b. 1939), Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2011–2016) and ambassador to the United States (2001–2006){{cite news |last1=del Callar |first1=Michaela |title=Former DFA chief Albert del Rosario dies at 83 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/867251/former-dfa-chief-albert-del-rosario-dies-at-83/story/ |access-date=April 18, 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=April 18, 2023}}

April 19 – Ed Picson (b. 1953), president and chief executive officer of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines{{cite web |last1=Li |first1=Matthew |title=ABAP President Ed Picson, 69, passes away |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/abap-president-ed-picson-69-passes-away/269716 |website=Tiebreaker Times |access-date=April 19, 2023 |date=April 19, 2023}}

=May=

May 5 – Carlos Padilla (b. 1944), governor (since 2016) and representative (1987-1992, 1995-2004, 2007–2016) of Nueva Vizcaya{{cite news |last=Visaya |first=Villamor Jr. |title=Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Carlos Padilla; 78 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1765270/nueva-vizcaya-gov-carlos-padilla-78/ |work=Inquirer.net |date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023}}

May 31 – Ramon Farolan (b. 1934), Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (1977-1986) and Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force (1986){{Cite news |last1=Mendoza |first1=John Eric |date=June 7, 2023 |title=Ex-PAF chief Ramon Farolan passes away |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1778354/ex-paf-chief-ramon-farolan-passes-away |access-date=June 14, 2023}}

=June=

June 3 – John Regala (b. 1965), actor{{Cite news |last1=Iglesias |first1=Iza |date=June 3, 2023 |title=Actor John Regala passes away |work=The Manila Times |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/03/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/actor-john-regala-passes-away/1894323 |access-date=June 3, 2023}}

June 12 – Rodolfo Biazon (b. 1935), senator (1992–1995, 1998–2010), representative of Muntinlupa (2010-2016) and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (1991){{cite news |last1=Bordey |first1=Hana |title=Ex-Senator Rodolfo Biazon, 88, passes away |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/872707/ex-senator-rodolfo-biazon-88-passes-away/story/ |access-date=June 12, 2023 |work=GMA News Online |date=June 12, 2023}}

June 15 – Patrick Guzman (b. 1967), actor{{Cite news |last1=Pasajol |first1=Anne |title=Patrick Guzman passes away; fellow celebrities pay tribute |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/504860/patrick-guzman-passes-away-fellow-celebrities-pay-tribute |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=June 17, 2023 |access-date=June 17, 2023}}

June 18 – Christian Espiritu (b. 1934), fashion designer{{Cite news |title=PDesigner Christian Espiritu dies at 89 |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/06/19/designer-christian-espiritu-dies-at-89/ |newspaper=Daily Tribune |date=June 19, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |archive-date=June 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624132812/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/06/19/designer-christian-espiritu-dies-at-89/ |url-status=dead }}

June 28 – Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon (b. 1949), governor (2007–2016 and since 2022) and representative (2001-2007 and 2016-2022) of Davao Oriental{{Cite news |last1=Zuasola |first1=Ferdinand |title=Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon dies |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/davao-oriental-governor-corazon-malanyaon-dies/ |work=Rappler |date=June 28, 2023 |access-date=June 29, 2023}}

=July=

July 3 – Abuhuraira Udasan (b. 1942), Grand Mufti of Bangsamoro (since 2019){{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/874819/barmm-mourns-death-of-grand-mufti/story/ |title=BARMM mourns death of Grand Mufti |work=GMA News Online |date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 6, 2023}}
July 5 – Mario Dumaual (b. 1958), entertainment journalist{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/05/23/abs-cbn-reporter-mario-dumaual-passes-away-at-64 |title=ABS-CBN reporter Mario Dumaual passes away at 64 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023}}
July 7 – Amando Doronila (b. 1928), journalist{{cite news |last1=Logarta |first1=Margie |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/08/news/veteran-journalist-amando-doronila-95/1899688 |title=Veteran journalist Amando Doronila, 95 |work=The Manila Times |date=July 9, 2023 |access-date=July 9, 2023}}

July 16 – Ricky Rivero (b. 1972), actor and director{{cite news |last1=Gabinete |first1=Jojo |title=Actor-director Ricky Rivero dies at 51 |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/174540/ricky-rivero-dies-a734-20230716?ref=home_feed_1 |work=pep.ph |date=July 16, 2023 |access-date=July 16, 2023}}

July 26 – Willie Nepomuceno (b. 1948), comedian and impersonator{{cite news |last1=Roque |first1=Nika |title=Willie Nepomuceno, impersonator and satirist, dies at 75 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/876951/willie-nepomuceno-impersonator-and-satirist-dies-at-75/story/ |work=GMA News |date=July 26, 2023 |access-date=July 26, 2023}}

=August=

August 8 – Martin Diño (b. 1957), former undersecretary of the Interior and Local Government (2018-2022) and chair of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (2016-2017){{cite news |title=Ex-DILG Undersecretary Martin Diño passes away |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/878188/ex-dilg-undersecretary-martin-dino-passes-away/story/ |work=GMA News |date=August 8, 2023 |access-date=August 8, 2023}}

August 10 – Robert Arevalo (b. 1938), actor{{cite news |last1=Salterio |first1=Leah |title=Robert Arevalo passes away at 85 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/10/23/robert-arevalo-passes-away-at-85 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 10, 2023 |access-date=August 10, 2023}}

August 13 – Danny Lacuna (b. 1938), vice mayor of Manila (1970-1971, 1988-1992 and 1998-2007){{cite news |title=Former Manila vice mayor Danny Lacuna dies at 85 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/13/23/former-manila-vice-mayor-danny-lacuna-dies-at-85 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 13, 2023 |access-date=August 13, 2023}}

August 17 – Angie Ferro (b. 1937), actress{{cite news |title=Veteran actress Angie Ferro dies at 86 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/08/17/23/veteran-actress-angie-ferro-dies-at-86 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 17, 2023 |access-date=August 17, 2023}}

August 22 – Susan Ople (b. 1962), Secretary of Migrant Workers (since 2022){{cite news |title=Migrant Workers Secretary Toots Ople passes away: Palace |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/22/23/migrant-workers-secretary-toots-ople-passes-away |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 22, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2023}}

August 29 – Mike Enriquez (b. 1951), broadcaster{{Cite news |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516334/embargo-veteran-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-at-71 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829121315/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516334/embargo-veteran-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-at-71 |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}

=September=

September 21 – Pedro Pancho (b. 1934), representative of the 2nd district of Bulacan (1992-2001, 2004-2013){{cite news |title=Members of Congress mourn Reps. Fernando, Pancho |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1210413 |access-date=September 23, 2023 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=September 22, 2023}}

September 22 – Bayani Fernando (b. 1946), MMDA chairperson (2002–2009), Secretary of Public Works and Highways (2003), and representative (2016-2022) and mayor of Marikina, Metro Manila (1992–2001){{cite news |title=Bayani Fernando passes away |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/22/23/bayani-fernando-passes-away |access-date=September 22, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 22, 2023}}

=October=

October 3 – Edward Hagedorn (b. 1946), representative of the 3rd district of Palawan (since 2022) and mayor of Puerto Princesa (1992–2001, 2002–2013){{cite news |last=Quismorio |first=Ellson |title=Palawan Congressman Hagedorn passes away |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/3/palawan-congressman-hagedorn-passes-away |date=October 3, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin |access-date=October 3, 2023}}
October 18 – Jaymee Joaquin (b. 1979), actress and TV host{{cite news |last1=Mallorca |first1=Hannah |title=Jaymee Joaquin, actress and TV host, dies at 44 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/523882/jaymee-joaquin-actress-and-tv-host-dies-at-44 |newspaper=Inquirer |date=October 21, 2023 |access-date=October 21, 2023}}
October 29 – Joey Paras (b. 1978), comedian and film director{{cite news |title=Actor Joey Paras dies at 45 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/actor-joey-paras-dies/ |work=Rappler |date=October 29, 2023 |access-date=October 29, 2023}}
October 30 – Luwalhati Antonino (b. 1943), representative of the 1st District of South Cotabato (1992–2001) and chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (2010–2016).[https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/10/luwalhati-lu-antonino-gensan-political-matriarch-former-minda-chair-passes-away/ Luwalhati “Lu” Antonino: GenSan political matriarch, former MinDA chair passes away]

===November===

November 5:

Ato Tolentino (b. 1947), basketball player and college coach{{cite news |title=PBA pioneer and multi-titled coach Ato Tolentino dies at 76 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/champion-coach-and-pba-pioneer-ato-tolentino-passes-away-a793-20231105 |date=November 5, 2023 |work=spin.ph |access-date=November 5, 2023}}

Juan Jumalon (b. 1966), broadcaster{{cite news |last1=Magsambol |first1=Bonz |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/broadcaster-misamis-occidental-shot-dead-while-on-air-november-5-2023/ |title=Broadcaster shot dead in Misamis Occidental while on air |work=Rappler |date=November 5, 2023 |access-date=November 9, 2023}}

November 6 – Conrado de Quiros (b. 1951), journalist{{cite news |title=Veteran journalist Conrado de Quiros passes away |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/887469/veteran-journalist-conrado-de-quiros-passes-away/story/ |date=November 6, 2023 |work=GMA News |access-date=November 6, 2023}}

November 12 – Rina Jimenez-David (b. 1955), journalist{{cite news |title=Veteran journalist Rina Jimenez-David dies |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/veteran-journalist-rina-jimenez-david-dies/ |date=November 12, 2023 |work=Rappler |access-date=November 12, 2023}}

November 22 – Antonio Genato (b. 1929), basketball player{{cite web |last1=Li |first1=Matthew |title=Last living member of '62 Asiad team Tony Genato, 94, passes away |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/last-living-member-of-62-asiad-team-tony-genato-94-passes-away/288981 |website=Tiebreaker Times |access-date=November 22, 2023 |date=November 22, 2023}}

November 24 – Camilo Cascolan (b. 1964), chief of the Philippine National Police (2020){{cite web |title=Ex-PNP chief Camilo Cascolan passes away |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/24/23/ex-pnp-chief-camilo-cascolan-passes-away |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=November 24, 2023 |date=November 24, 2023}}

November 28 – Mali (b. 1974), lone Sri Lankan-born Asian elephant at Manila Zoo{{cite news |last1=Mendoza |first1=John Eric |title=Manila Zoo elephant Mali dies |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1867237/manila-zoo-elephant-mali-dies |newspaper=Inquirer |access-date=November 28, 2023 |date=November 28, 2023}}

=December=

December 1 – Manolo Favis (b. 1939), radio personality{{Cite news |last=Cordero |first=KC |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177539/manolo-favis-pumanaw-a4888-20231202 |title="Golden Voice" ng Philippine radio na si Manolo Favis, pumanaw na |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=December 2, 2023 |access-date=December 2, 2023 |language=tl}}
December 2 – Jun Urbano (b. 1939), comedian and director{{Cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/jun-ubano-mr-shooli-dies-84/ |title='Mr. Shooli' actor Jun Urbano dies at 84 |work=Rappler |date=December 2, 2023 |access-date=December 2, 2023}}
December 17 – Ronaldo Valdez (b. 1947), actor{{cite news |last=Wang |first=Nickie |title=Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez dies at 76 |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/314399929/veteran-actor-ronaldo-valdez-died-at-76.html |date=December 17, 2023 |newspaper=Manila Standard |access-date=December 17, 2023}}
December 21 – Josefa Saniel (b. 1925), former dean of the University of the Philippines Asian Center{{cite news |last1=De Castro |first1=Isagani Jr. |title=Dr. Josefa Saniel, former dean of UP Asian Center, dies at 98 |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/josefa-saniel-former-dean-up-asian-center-dies/ |access-date=January 11, 2024 |work=Rappler |date=January 5, 2024}}
December 23 – Samboy Lim (b. 1962), basketball player{{cite news |last=Aric John Sy |first=Cua |title=PBA legend Samboy Lim dies at 61 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/12/23/sports/pba-legend-samboy-lim-dies-at-61/1925436 |date=December 23, 2023 |newspaper=The Manila Times |access-date=December 23, 2023}}

== See also ==

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