# Death of Philippine National Artist Resil Mojares

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-philippine-national-artist-resil-mojares
> Updated: 2026-09-10T21:36:18.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Resil Mojares, a renowned Cebuano author, historian, and 2018 Philippine National Artist for Literature, died on September 5, 2026, at the age of 83. Mojares was a prolific educator and the founding director of the Cebuano Studies Center at the University of San Carlos. His academic contributions included six National Book Award-winning works and significant historical scholarship, such as chairing the panel that identified Limasawa as the site of the first Holy Mass in the Philippines.

Following his death, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1434, declaring September 12, 2026, as a Day of National Mourning. Under this proclamation, the Philippine flag will be flown at half-mast at all government buildings and installations from sunrise to sunset to honor his contributions to regional literature, history, and national identity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Philippines declares national mourning for literary icon Resil Mojares

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared September 12 a Day of National Mourning to honor the passing of National Artist for Literature Resil Mojares.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-declares-national-mourning-for-literary-icon-resil-mojares

### 2026-09-05: Resil Mojares, Philippine National Artist for Literature, dies at 83

Philippine National Artist for Literature and eminent historian Resil Mojares has died at age 83, leaving a legacy as a premier scholar of Cebuano culture and history.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/resil-mojares-philippine-national-artist-for-literature-dies-at-83

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