2023 in Palau

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See also:	Other events of 2023 Timeline of Palauan history

The following lists events that happened during 2023 in the Republic of Palau .

Incumbents

• President: Surangel S. Whipps Jr.
• Vice President: Uduch Sengebau Senior
• President of the Senate: Hokkons Baules
• Speaker of the House of Delegates: Sabino Anastacio

Events

Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Palau

Deaths

• 1 April – Haruo H. Esang (b. 1936or1937), politician ^[1]
• 5 May – Jonathan Isechal, politician ^[2]
• 8 June – Isao Singeo (b. 1944or1945), Obak of Peleliu ^[3]

Sports

• 14 July - 30 July: Palau at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. ^{[4] [5]}
• 19 August - 27 August: Palau at the 2023 World Athletics Championships ^[6]

References

1. Reklai, Leilani (25 April 2023). "Late Senator Haruo H. Esang honored". Island Times. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025.
2. Reklai, Leilani (9 May 2023). "Senator Jonathan "Cio" Isechal pass away unexpectedly". Island Times. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025.
3. Reklai, Leilani (20 June 2023). "Late Chief Obak'ldelolk Isao P. Singeo honored with a Presidential Proclamation". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
4. "Jion HOSEI | Results | AQUA Official". World Aquatics. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
5. "Galyah Ngerchesiuch MIKEL | Results | AQUA Official". World Aquatics. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
6. "COUNTRY REP-OF-PALAU-PACIFIC | Budapest 23 | World Athletics Championships". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-09-06.