Bangit was closely associated with former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. During her 9-year term, Bangit was commander of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), head of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP), and chief of the Philippine Army chief before he took the top military post.

Read: Bangit, Arroyo's favorite general, dies at 58

Apart from his prolific work in theater – ranging from a Broadway repertoire to the protest theater movement during the Martial Law era – Cervantes was also critically acclaimed in Philippine cinema.

Read: Behn Cervantes, 74

An anti-Marcos lawyer, Chavez died on the birth anniversary of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. He served as solicitor-general during the administration of former President Cory Aquino. He was nominated in 2012 to lead the Supreme Court after the ouster of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Read: Frank Chavez dies

The erstwhile Sarangani representative, serving from 2001 to 2010, was among those named in the P10-billion scam involving the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or the pork barrel.

Read: Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US

Corpuz was also a former president of the University of the Philippines, education secretary under former President Ferdinand Marcos, and founder of the Development Academy of the Philippines. He was conferred the National Scientist award in 2004.

The Philippine STAR: Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz, a significant life

Daza, a renowned chef and restaurateur, was not only an institution in her field, but also a predominant figure in Philippine culture and society.

Read: Nora Daza passes away at 84

Fr Dizon's activism and defense of the rights of workers and the poor can be traced to the Martial Law years. He convened numerous organizations such as the Kontra Daya Movement, and participated in the #AbolishPork rally.

Read: Activist priest Fr Joe Dizon dies

Indiscriminate firing on New Year's Eve in Caloocan City ended the life of Nicole, who was just watching fireworks that ushered in 2013.

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- Fireworks were the last images Nicole saw
- Police probe 4 in New Year shooting
- Can a gun ban prevent another Nicole shooting?
- Death of 7-year-old reignites gun control issue

Born Remedios Dancel, Bella Flores was best known for her award-winning villain roles. Her career in showbiz spanned 62 years.

Read: Actress Bella Flores dies at 84

His Tropical Depression band is best known as the front runner of the Philippine reggae music scene. Among the group's most popular singles are "Kapayapaan" and "Bilog Na Naman Ang Buwan."

Read: Papadom of Tropical Depression dies

Gutierrez was a member of the High Tribunal from 1982 to 1993, when he resigned days after he was reported by the PCIJ to have faked authorship of a decision involving telecommunications companies Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and Eastern Telecoms.

Read: Ex-SC Justice Hugo Gutierrez dies

Part of the comedy ensemble in the TV show Champoy in the early 80's, Herrero's filmography is also filled with supporting character turns in comedy, drama, action, and fantasy films.

Read: Subas Herrero of 'Champoy' dies

Dubbed "the first lady of Philippine theater," Hontiveros-Avellana blazed a trail in Philippine theater and film with her late husband, film and stage director Lamberto Avellana. She was conferred the Order of National Artist for Theater in 1999.

Read: Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana dies at 96

Jayme served in former President Cory Aquino's Cabinet from 1987 to 1989. He also co-founded the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) with Jose S. Concepcion Jr.

Read: Ex-finance chief Vicente Jayme dies

Keithley-Castro, Marian devotee and wife of the late veteran news anchor Angelo Castro Jr, was the voice of the defiant Radio Bandido at the height of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled the Marcos dictatorship.

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- June Keithley dies
- June Keithley-Castro, 66: Servant, fighter

Kiram, who insists he is the genuine "Sultan of Sulu," revived the sultanate's ancestral territorial claim over Sabah in February. A 17-day stand-off instigated by the Sultan's followers in Lahad Datu, Sabah, ended in a bloody encounter with Malaysian troops on March 1.

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- Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III dies
- Sultan infuriates PH, Malaysia
- [TIMELINE] Sabah's bloody Friday

Lagmay gained fame through ensemble comedies in television, particularly Chicks to Chicks and Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata.

Read: Comedian Sammy Lagmay dead

Captured in Agusan del Sur in 2011, the saltwater reptile measured 20.24 feet and weighed approximately 2,370 pounds, making him the world's largest crocodile in captivity until his death.

Read: World's largest croc 'Lolong' dies

Lucero died after diving off Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, with some of his fellow officers. Lucero was a key advocate of the peace process with both Moro and communist groups.

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Mathay was elected vice mayor of Quezon City in 1967, then later became vice governor of the Metro Manila Commission (now the Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA) from 1979 to 1986, during the Marcos administration. He was also elected into the Batasang Pambansa to represent the city in 1984.

Mathay then became representative of the city's 4th district from 1988-92, and mayor for 3 terms, from 1992 to 2001. He ran as independent candidate during the city mayoral race in the 2010 elections, but lost to Herbert Bautista.

Read: Former QC mayor Mel Mathay dies at 81

A key ally of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the former transportation and communications secretary was among those implicated together with Arroyo in the botched National Broadband Network (NBN)-ZTE deal.

Read: Ex-PNP, DOTC chief Leandro Mendoza dies

Narvasa was the 19th chief justice of the Supreme Court, serving under two presidents – Cory Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos – from 1991 to 1998. He was also among former President Joseph Estrada's counsels during the latter's impeachment trial in 2000.

Read: Ex-CJ Andres Narvasa dies

The father of PBA player Bobby Jr, the elder Bobby Parks debuted in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in 1987 and won a record 7 Best Import awards. He played for the San Miguel Beermen and the Shell Turbo Chargers. He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2009.

Read: PBA legend Bobby Parks Sr dies

A long-time host of the game show Kwarta o Kahon, Pimentel left a mark on Philippine television with his energetic hosting, gregarious sense of humor, and distinct voice.

Read: TV host Pepe Pimentel dies at 82

Romero starred in Ganito Kami Noon...Paano Kayo Ngayon?, Aguila, and a 13-part Noli Me Tangere series. He was named National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts in 2003.

Read: National Artist Eddie Romero dies

In his first few weeks at the helm of the Department of Health, Romualdez' priorities were clear: efficiency and moving away from graft issues, and public access to healthcare. Former President Joseph Estrada described his former Cabinet member as "a man of competence and unquestionable integrity."

Read: 'Quasi' Romualdez, champion of health reforms, dies

Romualdo was running for reelection in the 2013 midterm polls. He was the representative of Camiguin province from 1987 to 1998 and from 2007 until his death.

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Talumpa was shot dead in an ambush at the arrival area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. His wife and nephew, and an 18-month-old baby were also killed. Talumpa has survived 2 previous attempts to kill him.

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- Mayor, wife shot dead at NAIA Terminal 3
- PNP prepares case over NAIA-3 attack
- FAST FACTS: Mayor Ukol Talumpa

Velasco investigated a string of high-profile cases, including the disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos and the November 2007 Manila Peninsula standoff. He later assumed the post of provincial prosecutor in Cavite.

Read: Cavite provincial prosecutor Velasco dies

Tita Andy or Ma'am O.A. – as she is lovingly called by her friends and admirers – is best remembered for founding the award-winning singing group, the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers. In 1999, she was hailed a National Artist for Music in 1999.

Read: UP Madrigal Singers founder dies

A prolific filmmaker from the 1960s to the 1980s, Zialcita dabbled in melodramas that doubled as canny portrayals of Filipino society’s middle to upper echelons – often navigating the complexities of romance and relationships and depicting slices of adulterous or homosexual lives.

Read: No more melodramas: Farewell, Direk Danny