The following are events related to the 2016 Philippine general election in general, as well as events concerning the presidential campaigns of individuals vying for presidency for 2016.
Events Before 2015DateEventSourceSeptember 2011Jejomar Binay announced his intention to run for President.October 20, 2014Roy Señeres announce his intent to run as president.2015DateEventSourceMay 8, 2015Deadline of registration for new party-list groups and submission of manifestations of intent for existing party-lists.July 31, 2015Mar Roxas officially launched his presidential campaign.September 16, 2015Grace Poe officially launched her presidential campaign.October 11, 2015Roy Señeres formally launched his presidential campaign at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.October 12–16, 2015Filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COCs) for President down to Municipal Councilor level. The following individuals filed their certificate of candidacy to run for president (and vice president):October 13, 2015Miriam Defensor Santiago officially launched her presidential campaign. October 29, 2015Martin Diño withdraws his certificate of candidacy to run as president. November 21, 2015Rodrigo Duterte officially launched his presidential campaign.November 27, 2015Rodrigo Duterte filed his certificate of candidacy as a substitute candidate for Martin Diño.Duterte files COC for president – GMA News Online.2016DateEventSourceJanuary 9, 2016Start of election gun banJanuary 10, 2016Start of Election periodFebruary 5, 2015Roy Señeres withdraws his presidential campaign citing health reasons.February 9, 2016Start of Campaign period for president, vice president, senators and party-listsMarch 24–25, 2016Campaign banMarch 26, 2016Start of Campaign period for district representatives and local officialsApril 9, 2016Start of casting of ballots for overseas absentee voters. (until May 9, 2016)April 27–29, 2016Casting of ballots for local absentee votersMay 7, 2016End of campaign periodMay 8–9, 2016Campaign banMay 9, 2016Election DayJanuary 15, 2016End of Election periodJune 30, 2016Start of term of winning candidates
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Presidential campaign
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