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):
  • Senate President: Vicente Sotto (NPC)
  • House Speaker: Bojie Dy (PFP)
• Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo

Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.

Sara
Duterte

Vicente
Sotto III

Faustino
Dy III

Alexander
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]
• Common stations connecting LRT-1, MRT-3, and MRT-7 will be completed. ^[5]
• MRT-7 will be launched. ^[6]
• Philippines–European Union relations: 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 550 kilometer Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project is set to begin, aiming to enhance travel and link key areas across the region. ^[10]
• The country will host the 2027 FIBA Women's Asia Cup. ^[11]
• The country will host the Asian Beach Games (ABG). ^[12]
• The country will reach upper mid-income status. ^{[13] [14]}
• The elevated walkway along EDSA will be completed. ^[15]
• The pilot run of the delayed Davao Public Transport Modernization Project is scheduled after previous targets were not met and pressure grew from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ^{[16] [17]}
• The rehabilitation of EDSA is planned to begin and will be finished within six months. ^[18]
• The revised K-to-12 program of DepEd will be fully implemented.

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in the Philippines

Regular

• 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 31 – 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 17 – Chinese New Year
• April 4 – 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

For the events related to Philippine television in 2027, see 2027 in Philippine television; for films, see List of Philippine films of 2027; and for music, see 2027 in Philippine music.

Sports

Main article: 2027 in Philippine sports

See also

• Philippines portal
• Current events portal
• Asia portal
• Modern history portal

Country overviews

• 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

• 2027
• 2027 in politics and government
• 2020s

References

1. "Metro Manila Subway". railway-technology.com. September 15, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
2. Manabat, Jacque (July 10, 2023). "DOTr eyes full ops of Metro Manila Subway in 2029, scraps 2027 partial opening". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
3. Dizon, David; Taguines, Andrea (March 19, 2025). "Metro Manila Subway partial operations likely by 2032 - DOTr". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
4. "Baguio City aims to Transform to a "Smart City" by 2027". baguioheraldexpressonline.com. April 21, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
5. Valmonte, Kaycee (May 27, 2025). "DOTr eyes finishing the Unified Grand Central Station by 2027". rappler.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
6. Amojelar, Darwin (June 12, 2025). "MRT-7 on track for 2027 launch, says DOTr chief". manilastandard.net. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
7. Flores, Helen (May 8, 2024). "Marcos hopes for Philippines-EU FTA by 2027". philstar.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
8. 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.
9. Cariaso, Bella (December 3, 2024). "LTFRB sees 40 percent modernized PUVs in Metro by 2027". philstar.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
10. "PROJECT WATCH: 550-km Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project to start in 2027". metrocdodev.com. October 18, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
11. Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (July 3, 2025). "Philippines to host 2027 FIBA Women's Asia Cup". philstar.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
12. "PH in line to host two major international events, says POC chief". ABS-CBN News. January 3, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
13. Cigaral, Ian Nicolas (April 29, 2025). "Philippines seen to reach upper mid-income status by 2027". inquirer.net. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
14. Cordero, Ted (June 19, 2025). "World Bank sees upper-middle income status for PH in 2027". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
15. Manalo, Jown (February 5, 2025). "DOTr eyes 2027 completion for Metro Manila walkway project". inquirer.net. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
16. Narisma, Corrie (July 29, 2025). "DavaoBus Project set for 2027 pilot run after years of delays". insiderph.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
17. "Davao bus project to roll out in 2027". realestatenews.ph. July 25, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
18. Rosales, Elijah (July 31, 2025). "DPWH: Cheaper, faster EDSA rehab by 2027". philstar.com. Retrieved December 1, 2025.