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State funeral for National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor

Published Apr 17, 2025 06:31 am

At A Glance

  • The public viewing will be held on Black Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then viewing for family and friends will resume at 5 p.m. until midnight. A mass is scheduled at 7 p.m.
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Nora Aunor

National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor will receive a state funeral when she is laid to rest at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Western Bicutan, Taguig City, on April 22.

This was contained in the wake details shared by Nora's daughter Lotlot De Leon on Instagram on April 17.

Nora's remains will lie at the Heritage Park in Taguig City. Viewing for family and friends will start at 2 p.m. from midnight, today, April 17. A mass will follow at 8 p.m. 

The public viewing will be held on Black Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then viewing for family and friends will resume at 5 p.m. until midnight. A mass is scheduled at 7 p.m.

The same schedule for public viewing will be followed on Easter Sunday, April 20.

Nora will be honored with a state funeral, with details to follow. The full interment details:

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Nora passed away on April 16.

Imee pays tribute to Nora

Senator Imee Marcos honored Nora Aunor whom she had a chance to work with for the critically-acclaimed movie "Himala" in the 80s.

Imee's full statement:

"The nation is draped in black with the passing of its brightest star.
The entire country mourns as the final curtain falls on a National Artist — a towering icon in the history of Philippine film and television.

"Nora Aunor was never just a phenomenal actress. She was the voice of the voiceless, the face of the everyday Filipino, and the soul of a nation in search of truth, justice, and identity. Her artistry didn’t merely grace the screen — it challenged it, elevated it, and transformed it. Through decades of unforgettable performances, she pierced through generations, inspired cultural awakening, and forever changed the landscape of Philippine cinema.

"I had the profound honor of working with Nora during one of the most defining moments in both our lives — the creation of Himala under the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines. As Director-General, I witnessed the depth of her commitment and the brilliance of her craft. Her portrayal in Himala remains, to this day, not just one of the most powerful in Asian cinematic history, but a spiritual and cultural mirror held up to the Filipino soul.

"Nora was never merely an artista — she was a force of nature. A woman of quiet strength, fearless choices, and authenticity. In an industry that often favored glamour over grit, she stood firm, choosing roles that told the stories of the poor, the marginalized, the forgotten — and in doing so, rendered them unforgettable.

"She could turn silence into poetry, stillness into tension, and pain into grace that lingered long after the screen faded to black.

"As we bid farewell to a legend, we remember not just the superstar, but the storyteller. The truth-teller. The miracle-worker.

"Maraming salamat, Guy. Paalam. Hindi totoo na walang Himala — sapagkat ikaw mismo ang himala. Sa bawat pelikula, sa bawat entablado, sa bawat pusong iyong inantig — tunay kang milagro ng sining at ng sambayanang Pilipino."

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