2027 in the Philippines
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2027 in the Philippines details notable events that will occur, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in 2027.
Incumbents
- President: Bongbong Marcos (PFP)
- Vice President: Sara Duterte (HNP)
- Congress (20th):
- Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo
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Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.
Marcos Jr.
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Sara Z.
Duterte
Duterte
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Sherwin T.
Gatchalian
Gatchalian
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Faustino D.
Dy III
Dy III
Alexander G.
Gesmundo
Gesmundo
Events
Predicted and scheduled
- July – The Metro Manila Subway will be finished, and its early operations will begin as of April 2022.[1] However, partial operations was scraped in July 2023, opting to be fully operational in 2029.[2] In June 2024, due to right of way issues, partial operation is scheduled in 2032.[3]
Date unknown
- Baguio is set to attain its smart city status.[4]
- The MRT-7 in Metro Manila will be launched.[5]
- Some stations connecting LRT-1, MRT-3, and MRT-7 will be completed.[6]
- Philippines–European Union relations: A free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union will be finalized. The planned agreement is expected to open wider trade opportunities, attract more investments, and strengthen economic ties between the two sides.[7][8]
- Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program will be 40% modernized in Metro Manila.[9]
- The 500-kilometer (310 mi) Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project is set to begin.[10]
- The pilot run of the delayed Davao Public Transport Modernization Project in Davao City is scheduled after previous targets were not met.[11][12]
- The rehabilitation of EDSA will begin and will be finished within six months.[13]
- The revised K-to-12 program of the Department of Education will be fully implemented.
- Philippine Airlines will formally join Oneworld, becoming the first Filipino airline to join a major airline alliance.[14]
Holidays
Regular
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- March 25 – Maundy Thursday
- March 26 – Good Friday
- April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 30 – National Heroes Day
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day
- TBA – Eidul Fitr
- TBA – Eidul Adha
Special (Non-working) days
- February 6 – Chinese New Year
- March 27 – Black Saturday
- August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
- November 1 – All Saints Day
- November 2 – All Souls Day
- December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- December 24 – Christmas Eve
- December 31 – Last Day of the Year
Special (Working) day
- February 25 – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
Entertainment and culture
Sports
Scheduled dates
- June 24 – July 25 – The Philippines women's national team will participate at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.[15]
- July 1–10 – The Philippines men's national team will participate at the 2027 World Lacrosse Men's Championship in Japan.[16]
- July 11–18 The country will host the 2027 FIBA Women's Asia Cup at SM Seaside Cebu Arena in Cebu City.[17]
- December – The country will host the 1st SEA Youth Games.[18]
Date unknown
- The country will host the Asian Beach Games (ABG).[19]
See also
Country overviews
Related timelines for current period
References
- ↑ "Metro Manila Subway". railway-technology.com. September 15, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Manabat, Jacque (July 10, 2023). "DOTr eyes full ops of Metro Manila Subway in 2029, scraps 2027 partial opening". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Dizon, David; Taguines, Andrea (March 19, 2025). "Metro Manila Subway partial operations likely by 2032 - DOTr". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Baguio City aims to Transform to a "Smart City" by 2027". baguioheraldexpressonline.com. April 21, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Amojelar, Darwin (June 12, 2025). "MRT-7 on track for 2027 launch, says DOTr chief". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Valmonte, Kaycee (May 27, 2025). "DOTr eyes finishing the Unified Grand Central Station by 2027". Rappler. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Flores, Helen (May 8, 2024). "Marcos hopes for Philippines-EU FTA by 2027". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Landauro, Inti (November 25, 2025). "EU trade chief aims for free trade deals with Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia by 2027". msn.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Cariaso, Bella (December 3, 2024). "LTFRB sees 40 percent modernized PUVs in Metro by 2027". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "PROJECT WATCH: 550-km Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project to start in 2027". metrocdodev.com. October 18, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Narisma, Corrie (July 29, 2025). "DavaoBus Project set for 2027 pilot run after years of delays". insiderph.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Davao bus project to roll out in 2027". realestatenews.ph. July 25, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Rosales, Elijah (July 31, 2025). "DPWH: Cheaper, faster EDSA rehab by 2027". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ Tusing, David (June 7, 2026). "Philippine Airlines joins oneworld alliance – what it means for travellers". The National. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ Javier, Paige (March 19, 2025). "Filipinas book second straight World Cup appearance with rout of Uzbekistan". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ↑ Montejo, Mark Rey (January 12, 2026). "PH men's lacrosse team succumbs to Australia, cops silver in Asia-Pacific tiff". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ↑ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (July 3, 2025). "Philippines to host 2027 FIBA Women's Asia Cup". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "PH to stage 1st SEA Youth Games in December 2027". Manila Standard. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "PH in line to host two major international events, says POC chief". ABS-CBN News. January 3, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.