2026 in the Philippines
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2026 in the Philippines details notable events that will occur, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in 2026.
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Bongbong Marcos (PFP)
- Vice President: Sara Duterte (HNP)
- Congress (20th):
- Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo (until November 6)
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Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.
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Sara
Duterte
Duterte
Francis
Escudero
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Ferdinand Martin
Romualdez
Romualdez
Alexander
Gesmundo
Gesmundo
Events
[edit]Predicted and scheduled
[edit]- January:
- The country will host the ASEAN Tourism forum to be held in Boracay and Cebu.[1][2]
- Construction of the New Manila International Airport located in Bulacan will begin.[3]
- The country's first Michelin Guide will be released.[4]
- November 2 – The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, originally scheduled on December 1, 2025, will be held in accordance to Republic Act No. 12232 which is signed into law by President Marcos on August 13, 2025.[5]
- December – The Senate will start to move to its new building in Taguig.[6]
TBD
[edit]- The country will host the ASEAN Summit.[7]
- The country's television industry is set to complete the transition from analog broadcasting to fully digital TV nationwide. The rules for its implementation were finalized in 2024, with the migration process commencing in 2025, initially focusing in Mega Manila.[8]
- The world's largest solar power plant will be completed.[9]
Holidays
[edit]Regular
[edit]- January 1 – New Year's Day
- April 2 – Maundy Thursday
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 25 – National Heroes Day
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- March 20 – Eidul Fitr
- TBA – Eidul Adha
Special (Non-working) days
[edit]- February 17 – Chinese New Year
- April 4 – Black Saturday
- August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- December 24 – Christmas Eve
- December 31 – Last Day of the Year
Special (Working) day
[edit]- February 25 – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
- November 7 – Sheikh Karim'ul Makhdum Day (Through Republic Act No. 12228)
Sports
[edit]Predicted and scheduled
[edit]TBD
[edit]- The 66th edition of the Palarong Pambansa will be held in Agusan del Sur.[10]
- The Philippines women's national team will participate in the World Lacrose Women's Championship in Japan.[11]
Deaths
[edit]See also
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Country overviews
[edit]- History of the Philippines
- History of the Philippines (1986–present)
- Outline of the Philippines
- Government of the Philippines
- Politics of the Philippines
- List of years in the Philippines
- Timeline of Philippine history
Related timelines for current period
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Philippines to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026". Department of Tourism. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ "Philippines to host Asean Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu, Boracay; one of the biggest event in South-East Asia's calendar". The Star. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Rosales, Elijah (May 14, 2025). "DOTr: Bulacan airport terminal starts construction in January 2026". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (February 18, 2025). "Michelin Guide arrives in Greater Manila, Cebu for 2026 selection". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Geducos, Argyll Cyrus (August 13, 2025). "Marcos signs law postponing BSKE polls to Nov. 2026, extends BSK officials' term to 4 years". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Abarca, Charie Mae (February 11, 2025). "Senate eyes move to new building in Taguig by December 2026". Inquirer.net. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "PBBM announces PH 2026 ASEAN hosting". Philippine News Agency. September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Rita, Joviland (March 30, 2022). "Switching off analog TV by 2023 should continue —Andanar". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "World's largest solar power plant in Philippines expected to finish by 2026". Reccessary. February 6, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Panganiban, Chris (March 15, 2024). "Agusan del Sur bids to host Palarong Pambansa in 2026". Inquirer.net. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Caacbay, Kennedy (January 7, 2025). "Laban Filipinas! Philippines qualifies to 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 7, 2025.