2009 in the Philippines

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2009 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2009.

Contents

Incumbents

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Television

These are TV programs that premiered and had their finales this year; new seasons and miniseries are excluded.

Premieres

Finales

Film

Deaths

  • January 6: Victor Sumulong, 62, incumbent mayor of Antipolo City and former congressman (born 1946)
  • January 10: Anabel Bosch, 32, vocalist for rock bands as Elektrikcoolaid and Tropical Depression (born 1976)
  • January 11: Edilberto Alegre, 70, food critic and BusinessWorld columnist (born 1938)
  • January 13: Mary Ejercito, 103, mother of former President Joseph Estrada (born May 2, 1905)
  • February 5: Roberto Gonzales, 66, actor best known for martial-arts roles (born 1942)
  • February 10: Berting Labra, 76, film actor often in comic sidekick roles (born 1932)
  • February 12: Cris Daluz, 75, character actor (born 1934)
  • February 24: Amiel Alcantara, 10, former elementary student (born 1998)
  • March 6: Francis Magalona, 44, actor, TV host, photographer and rapper (born 1964)
  • March 15: Miguel Bernad, 91, S.J., academic, critic, Philippine Star columnist (born 1917)
  • March 16: Roland Dantes, 65, martial artist and actor & uncle of actor of Dingdong Dantes (born 1944)
  • March 18: Pocholo Ramirez, 75, race car driver and television host and grandfather of Myx VJ Janine Ramirez (born 1933)
  • March 21: Genoveva Matute, 93, writer (born 1915)
  • March 23: Manuel del Rosario, 93, Catholic bishop of Malolos, Bulacan (born 1915)
  • April 4: Nelly Sindayen, 59, journalist and Time Magazine correspondent (born 1949)
  • April 7: Leo Prieto, 88, first Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (born 1920)
  • April 9: Erlinda Aguilar, 67, mother of comedian Chokoleit (born 1941)
  • April 11: Tita Muñoz, film actress (born 1926/1927)
  • April 16: Trinidad Etong, 44, wife of journalist Ted Failon (born 1964)
  • April 27: Paraluman, 85, film actress (born 1923)
  • May 16: Prospero Amatong, 78, former Davao del Norte governor & congressman (born 1931)
  • May 17: Toch Arellano, 55, professional photographer (born 1953)
  • May 28: Manuel Collantes, 90, diplomat and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1984 (born 1918)
  • June 10: Ruby Rose Barrameda, younger sister of actress Rochelle Barrameda (born 1972)
  • June 13: Douglas Quijano, 64, talent manager (born 1944)
  • July 2: Susan Fernandez, singer and activist (born 1956)
  • July 3: Alexis San Luis, 52, incumbent mayor of Pili, Camarines Sur (b. 1957)
  • July 6: Fr. Jovencio Rabosa, 46, parish priest of Cebu (b. 1963)
  • July 16: Carlos Dela Cruz, 49, incumbent mayor of Matuguinao, Samar (b. 1960)
  • July 26: David Emralino, 54, former mayor of Candelaria, Quezon (b. 1955)
  • July 27: Antonia Marina "Tara" Santelices, 23, former college graduate student (born August 6, 1985)
  • July 28: Emilio Gancayco, 86, former jurist in the Supreme Court and grandfather of teen actress Erich Gonzales (b. 1922)
  • August 1: Corazon Aquino, 76, former Philippine president and first female president (1986–1992), (b. 1933)
  • August 10: Tyrone Suarez, 39, former movie actor and model (b. 1970)
  • August 11: Kennely Ann Lacia-Binay a.k.a. Audrey Vizcara, 29, former movie actress and model daughter-in-law of Makati City mayor Jejomar Sr. & wife of Makati City Councilor Jejomar "Jun-Jun" Binay, Jr. (b. 1980)
  • August 24: Eduardo V. Roquero, 60, incumbent mayor of San Jose del Monte City (b. 1949)
  • August 31: Eraño G. Manalo, 84, executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo (1963–2009), (b. January 2, 1925)
  • September 1: Alexis Tioseco, 28, Filipino-born Canadian film critic (b. 1981)
  • September 2: Jimmy Lopez, 46, witness of Dacer-Corbito Double Murder Case (b. 1963)
  • September 6: Fr. Cecilio Lucero, 53, parish priest of Catubig, Northern Samar (b. 1956)
  • September 8: Rogelio Borja Flores, 74. former sports writer (b. 1935)
  • September 15: Espiridion Laxa, 79, incumbent chairman of film academy of the Philippines and film industry leader and pioneering independent film producer (b. 1930)
  • September 16: Sotero Laurel II, 90, former politician & Senator 1986–1992 (b. 1918)
  • September 22: Odette Alcantara, 67, activist, environmentalist (b. 1942)
  • September 24: Rodolfo "Rod" Nazario, 74, boxing promoter & former business manager (b. 1935)
  • September 26: Antonio "Tony" Chua, 44, former basketball team manager for Red Bull Barako (b. 1965)
  • September 26: David T. Fernando, 62, co-founder of Smart Communications, Inc. (b. 1947)
  • October 7: Alecks Pabico, 42, Filipino journalist (Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism) (b. April 19, 1967)
  • October 10: Rodrigo del Rosario, 92, Filipino Olympic weightlifter. (b. 1917)
  • October 20: Rodolfo "Rudy" Illustre, Sr., 75, father of young actor & dancer Rayver & Rodjun Cruz (b. 1934)
  • October 25: Billy Bibit, 59, Filipino soldier and coup d'état leader, complications from a stroke. (b. 1950)
  • October 31: Angel "Pappy" Nepomuceno, 81, Bowling coach and father of 6-time bowling champion Paeng Nepomuceno (b. 1928)
  • November 1: Paz Paulate, 85, mother of actor Roderick Paulate (b. 1924)
  • November 18: Amelia J. Gordon, former mayor of Olongapo City, mother of Senator Richard Gordon (b. 1920)
  • November 18: Renato Victor Ebarle, Jr., 27, son of Usec. Renato Ebarle and Recruitment Officer of The Peninsula Manila (born May 5, 1982)
  • November 19: Johnny Delgado, 61, former actor and writer (born 1948)
  • November 21: Bernard Bonnin, 71, former actor (born 1938)
  • November 23: Alejandro "Bong" Reblando, 53, former Manila Bulletin correspondent and former Associated Press reporter (born 1956)
  • November 23: Victor Nuñez, 31, TV Reporter, UNTV 37 (born 1978)
  • December 17: Mrs. Estefania Dumaual, 86, mother of reporter Mario Dumaual (born 1923)
  • December 19: Loreta Benitez, 83, nanny of actress Sharon Cuneta (born 1925)
  • December 29: Mandy Saguin, 63, former TV host of Kaagapay and well-known as "Super Doc" (born September 6, 1946)

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  10. ^ Pinoy named CNN 'Hero of the Year' 2009-11-23
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  13. ^ BBC News - Philippines 'poll-related' deaths reach 57
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  17. ^ Kwok, Abigail 18 hostages freed, 2 escape in Agusan kidnapping 2009-12-10 Philippine Daily Inquirer
  18. ^ Convoy ambushed near Philippine massacre site 2009-12-10 CNN
  19. ^ Sy, Marvin (2009-12-13)GMA lifts martial law: State of emergency stays The Philippine Star
  20. ^ Philippines lifts martial law in southern province(AP)