HIGHLIGHTS: Nora Aunor’s state necrological service and burial

One of the reasons why the late Nora Aunor is revered as the country’s Superstar was her unapologetic nature.

WATCH: Philippine Madrigal Singers render “Handog” at the state necrological service for National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor on Tuesday, April 22.

Aunor died last April 16 at the age of 71 due to acute respiratory failure. | @dMorcosoINQ

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‘SHE DIDN’T ACT, SHE TRANSFORMED’

WATCH: In her eulogy for Nora Aunor, Charo Santos-Concio praised the screen veteran’s effortless ability to completely disappear into her character and feel her soul. | @HMallorcaINQ

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Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. (4 p.m. in the Philippines) in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announces.

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An emotional Matet de Leon expressed her regret over not having frequently talked with her late mom Nora Aunor due to their past rifts. 

‘MAHAL NI NORA AUNOR ANG PELIKULA’

WATCH: Director-actor Joel Lamangan spoke of the late Nora Aunor’s passion for film during his tribute speech at the MET, noting that her determination to champion local film is something that people should learn from. | @HMallorcaINQ

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‘REBELDE SI GUY’

WATCH: National Artist Ricky Lee spoke of the late Nora Aunor’s “rebellious nature” during his tribute speech, saying her determination to break the status quo is one of her defining moments as a Superstar. | @HMallorcaINQ

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Nora Aunor’s son, Ian de Leon, became emotional as he thanked the supporters of his late mother after she was laid to rest.

Senate resolutions were filed honoring the country’s one and only Superstar Nora Aunor, and Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales.

LOOK: Children of the late National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor, led by Ian de Leon, give their statement of gratitude to all fans, friends and relatives at a necrological service for their mom on Tuesday, April 22, at the Metropolitan Theater. | @dMorcosoINQ pic.twitter.com/pNoQYsHyPP

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WATCH: Nora Aunor’s remains arrive at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City for state funeral and burial after necrological services were held earlier at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/brBWv1ZO6i

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‘MABUHAY SI NORA AUNOR’

Ian de Leon honors the legacy of his mother, late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor, during her state necrological service at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on Tuesday, April 22.

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WATCH: Nora Aunor’s remain left Metropolitan theatre to be laid to rest in Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. | @dMorcosoINQ

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The cortege of National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor is now on its way to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig, where she will be laid to rest with full military honors as part of a state funeral.

Malacañang has declared today as a ‘Day of National Mourning Over the Passing of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor.’

WATCH: Here is a look at the vehicle carrying the body of the late Nora Aunor, which was followed closely behind by her family (who are also in a convoy) at around 11:11 a.m.

Aunor’s body is en route to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig for her state funeral. | @HMallorcaINQ… pic.twitter.com/IRi98SAecX

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WATCH: Fans of Nora Aunor, also known as Noranians, honor the memory of the late National Artist by singing “Pearly Shells” as they wait for the arrival of Aunor’s remains here at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. | @JessEINQ

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FITTING FOR A SUPERSTAR ✨

WATCH: The casket of the late Nora Aunor was showered with metallic gold confetti and flower petals, as it was carried out of the Metropolitan Theater (MET). | @HMallorcaINQ

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WATCH: The casket of the late Nora Aunor was carried from the Metropolitan Theater (MET) at around 11:00 a.m., as her body is set to be brought to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig for her internment. | @HMallorcaINQ

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READ: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declares April 22 as day of national mourning over passing of National Arist Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, more popularly known as Nora Aunor. Her interment is scheduled to be held today. | @JMAurelioINQ /PDI pic.twitter.com/xMTxjdCApx

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NCRPO has deployed around 150 personnel from two of its districts to secure the state funeral of National Artist Nora Aunor.

The cortege of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor was formally pulled out of Heritage Park in Taguig on Tuesday morning.

WATCH: Nora Aunor’s cortege is now departing from Heritage Park in Taguig City on Tuesday morning, to begin its procession to the Metropolitan Theater in Manila for the necrological services ahead of her burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani later today. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/V1Mdy0boPo

— Jessica Ann Evangelista (@JessEINQ) April 21, 2025

LOOK: Preparations are underway as the cortege of National Artist Nora Aunor is expected to depart Heritage Park in Taguig City at 7:00 a.m. Necrological rites will be held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila at 8:30 a.m. | @JessEINQ

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The life of Nora Aunor will be honored in a state necrological services at the MET, then at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on April 22.

Multiple tributes spoke of Nora Aunor’s love for breaking into a tune, even when she was still a barrio lass in Iriga.

Some roads in the City of Manila will be closed on Tuesday, April 22, for the state funeral of National Artist Nora Aunor.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the wake of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor on the fifth day of her wake.

Nora Aunor’s fans continued to arrive at Heritage Park in Taguig City hoping to catch a final glimpse of the late Superstar.

Nora Aunor will be honored in a state necrological service at the Metropolitan Theater and funeral rites at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.