Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. (b. 1921), founder of Rustan Group of Companies and former Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See July 7 – Nonoy Espina (b. 1962), journalist, media rights advocate, and former chair of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines July 11 – Jeci Lapus (b. 1953), former chief of Local Water Utilities Administration and former representative of Tarlac's 3rd congressional district July 12: Celia Diaz Laurel (b. 1928), theater actress Zeneida Quezon Avanceña (b. 1921), rights advocate and daughter of President Manuel L. Quezon July 13 – Angel Cacnio (b. 1931), painter, visual designer, and designer of Philippines' 20-peso and 100-peso bills July 14 – Hans Mortel (b. 1972), comedian and TV host July 15 – Cesar Malapitan (b. 1960), Premier Volleyball League head of operations July 16 – Neil Doloricon (b. 1957) painter, printmaker, and editorial cartoonist July 19 – Lito Osmeña (b. 1938), former governor of Cebu (1988–1992) July 23: Buddy Gomez (b. 1935), former press secretary Wally Gonzalez (b. 1950), Juan de la Cruz Band guitarist July 24 Elly Pamatong (b. 1943), former presidential aspirant Fr. Roger I. Tamares, SDB (b. 1964) - Parish Priest of St. John Bosco Parish and Center for Young Workers, Santa Rosa, Laguna, (2016-); Parish Priest of Mary Help of Christians Parish, Mayapa, Calamba, Laguna (2010-2016); Parish Priest of St. Dominic Savio Parish, Mandaluyong City (2001-2006) July 25 – Joseph Israel Laban (b. 1971) filmmaker and journalist July 26 – Marvin "Ate Shawee" Martinez (b. 1976), impersonator, stand-up comedian and TV personality July 27 – Orestes Ojeda (b. 1956), actor July 29 – Domingo Landicho (b. 1939), writer and playwright July 30 – Manuel Morato (b. 1933), former chair of MTRCB and board of director of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office July 31: Arlene Sinsuat-de Castro (b. 1955), former ABS-CBN Vice President for News, Bayan Productions, Inc. founder Herminio Aquino (b. 1949), former representative of Tarlac's 3rd congressional district August August 4: Kitchie Benedicto (b. 1947), veteran producer and TV director Riel Hilario (b. 1969), artist, sculptor and cultural worker Clarence Paul Oaminal (b. 1960), former vice chairman of Dangerous Drugs Board August 12: Jose P. Perez (b. 1946), former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Haydée Coloso-Espino (b. 1937), swimmer August 14 – Virginia R. Moreno (b. 1923), writer August 15: Roque Ferriols (b. 1924), philosopher Mohammad Zainoden Bato (b. 1945), Moro Islamic Liberation Front and