of Iloilo's 1st congressional district September 28 – Bienvenido Lumbera (b. 1932), poet, critic, dramatist, National Artist of the Philippines and recipient Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communications September 30: Adelina Santos Rodriguez (b. 1920), former mayor of Quezon City Leticia Gempisao (b. 1952) softball player October October 2: Leo Obligar (b. 1938), radio and television broadcaster Leticia "Lolita" Olalia-Hizon (b. 1937), founder of Pampanga's Best Recto Mercene (b. 1943), photojournalist October 3 – Macario Duguiang (b. 1948), former governor of Kalinga October 7 – Henry Jones Ragas (b. 1933), radio announcer October 9 – Chito Gascon (b. 1964), chairman of the Commission on Human Rights October 10 – Ramon Barba (b. 1939), National Scientist of the Philippines October 12 – Ricardo S. Po Sr. (b. 1932), founder and former chairman of Century Pacific Food October 14 – Vic Sison (b. 1936), football player October 15: Nikosheen "D-CoY" On (b. 1977), hiphop artist Maximino Edralin Jr. (b. 1931), journalist and public relations consultant October 20 – Felicisimo Vierneza (b. 1930), former mayor of San Pedro, Laguna (1972–1986; 1998–2007) October 29 – Dither Tablan (b. 1998), judo and kurash athlete October 30 – Romeo Gacad (b. 1959), photojournalist November November 2 – Mar Lopez (b. 1936), singer November 6 – Didagen Dilangalen, former representative of Maguindanao's 1st congressional district November 11 – Freddie Lazarito (b. 1955), football coach November 16 – Heber Bartolome (b. 1948), musician November 17 - Eutiquio Bernales (b. 1936), physician, and the longest serving former mayor of Ubay, Bohol for 23 years. November 19 – Edgardo Labella (b. 1951), mayor of Cebu City November 21 – Bert de Leon (b. 1947), television director November 22 – Francisca Susano (b. 1897), supercentenarian December December 10 – Romulo dela Cruz (b. 1947), archbishop of Zamboanga December 12 – Ariel Magcalas (b. 1965), former mayor of Santa Cruz, Laguna December 19 – Ato Badolato (b. 1946), basketball coach December 20 – Arlyn Dela Cruz (b. 1970), veteran broadcaster December 26 – Lawrence Chongson (b. 1964), basketball coach December 27 – Michael Gutierrez, mayor of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental See also Country overviews Philippines History of Philippines History of modern Philippines Outline of Philippines Government of Philippines Politics of Philippines Years in the Philippines Timeline of Philippine history Related timelines for current period 2021 2021 in politics and government 2020s References 2021 in Southeast Asia Philippines 2020s in