Nora Aunor, 3 others to get medals of merit

Nora Aunor, 3 others to get medals of merit

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will confer Presidential Medals of Merit on National Artist Nora Aunor, singer Pilita Corrales, chef Margarita Fores, and actress Gloria Romero for their contributions to the Philippine entertainment industry and gastronomy. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that the posthumous recognition would be held in Malacañang on May 4, 2025. "Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Margarita Fores, and Gloria Romer…

Marcos to honor Nora Aunor, 3 other late icons with Presidential Medal of Merit

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to award four female icons who passed away in 2025 with Presidential Medals of Merit, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Wednesday, April 23. Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Gloria Romero, and Margarita Fores will each be honored posthumously with the medals in a ceremony on May 4. “Ang Presidential Merit Award ay isa sa pinakamataas na parangal na iginagawad ng Pang…

Beloved Actress Nora Aunor Dead at 71, Cause of Death Revealed

Nora Aunor, the prolific actress and singer celebrated as the superstar of Philippine cinema, has passed away. Ian de Leon, the actress’s son, confirmed that Aunor died at the age of 71 due to acute respiratory failure. Her condition followed a medical procedure she underwent earlier this month. “She was being operated on. After that, she had a hard time breathing, and eventually, all things went downhill from there,” he told local outlets April…

Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Gloria Romero and Margarita Forés to receive Presidential Medal of Merit - Latest Chika

Four distinguished Filipinas who passed away earlier this year will be posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Merit in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Philippine arts, culture and cuisine, Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday. The honorees include late National Artist Nora Aunor, OPM icon Pilita Corrales, cinema legend Gloria Romero, and internationally acclaimed chef […] The post Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Gloria R…