Nora Aunor, the Philippine Superstar’s state funeral

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Nora Aunor, the legendary Filipino actress and singer who inspired generations of fans, died on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71.

A National Artist, Aunor will be honored with a fitting state funeral on Tuesday, April 22, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City, after a decorated career that includes iconic films Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976), Ikaw ay Akin (1978), Atsay (1978), Bona (1980), and Himala (1982).

Bookmark this page for live updates on the necrological services and final tribute to the country’s one and only Superstar. 

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Manila advises road closure for Nora Aunor state funeral

Manila released a traffic advisory for the state funeral of National Artist Nora Aunor starting at 7 am on Tuesday, April 22.

Road closures

  • Padre Burgos Avenue (from Mehan Garden to Quezon Boulevard Bridge North Bound)
  • Natividad Lopez Street northbound (from N. Lopez/Villegas intersection heading towards Universidad de Manila)

Parking restrictions

  • One-side parking from Taft/ Avenue to Mehan Garden

Alternate routes

  • McArthur Bridge to Sta. Cruz to point of destination
  • Jones Bridge to Binondo area to point of destination

Roderick Paulate treasures friendship with Nora Aunor


Megastar to Superstar: Sharon Cuneta honors Nora Aunor for inspiring ‘Cinderella story’

‘The Megastar’ Sharon Cuneta bows in tribute of the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’ Nora Aunor, remarking the rags-to-riches legend as a monumental loss to the entertainment industry. Read the full story here.

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LEGENDS. Sharon Cuneta (right) poses with fellow Philippine entertainment industry icon Nora Aunor at the 1985 FAMAS Awards.

Sharon Cuneta mourns loss of ‘national treasure’ Nora Aunor. Read here.


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Not perfect, but full of love, forgiveness: Ian, Lotlot remember mom

Nora Aunor’s contentious relationship with her children may have been news fodder for decades, but for Lotlot and Ian de Leon, it’s their mother’s love, faith, and forgiveness that kept them together.


Not perfect, but full of love, forgiveness: Ian, Lotlot remember mom Nora Aunor


Matet de Leon assures fans: ‘Even in heaven, mommy loves them’


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Nora Aunor loves her fans just as much as they love her, even beyond death.

This is according to her daughter Matet de Leon as droves of supporters braved the blistering heat to see the Superstar for the final time. Read here.


Fans fondly honor the country’s Superstar


LIVE UPDATES: Nora Aunor, the Philippine Superstar’s state funeral

Fans brave the blistering heat to pay their respects to Nora Aunor. Read here.

Nora Aunor to be honored with state funeral on April 22

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) announced that the state funeral for National Artist Nora Aunor will happen on Tuesday, April 22, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila.

The program will start with arrival honors at 8:30 am, and will be followed by a tribute segment at 9 am. The rest of the necrological services will then be held at the Libingan ng mga Bayani from 12 pm onwards in Taguig City, where she will be laid to rest.

Details here.

Gladys Reyes, Barbie Forteza attest to Superstar’s humility, warmth


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Those who were privileged to have worked with Nora Aunor are testament to her humility as they remember her not just for being a prolific actress but also a genuine and warm human being. Read here.


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Phillip Salvador on Nora Aunor: ‘She’s the only Superstar


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Bong Revilla on Ate Guy: ‘Nawalan na naman tayo ng haligi’


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