By RAMPADOR ALINDOG
Chances are you’re already lighting candles and saying quiet prayers at the resting place of a loved one. But if you’re already at the cemetery, why not take a short, sentimental showbiz-themed detour? Here’s where some of your favorite stars are buried:
Fernando Poe Jr. – Manila North Cemetery, Manila
The King of Philippine Movies rests regally in his family mausoleum. Devoted fans drop by yearly to offer flowers and thanks to the man who defined heroism on screen. Bring candles, not scripts.
Dolphy – Heritage Park, Taguig
The Comedy King still brings smiles even in eternal rest. Fans visit with quiet laughter, remembering the man who made generations laugh through life’s ups and downs.
Nora Aunor – Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig
The Superstar earned a hero’s burial and rightfully so. Noranians still come to whisper lines from “Himala” or hum “Pearly Shells.” A fitting encore for the one and only Ate Guy.
Rico Yan – Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque
The ‘90s matinee idol’s resting place is often adorned with flowers and handwritten notes. And who knows? You just might bump into Claudine Barretto while there.
So, while remembering loved ones this holiday, maybe spare a few moments to visit these icons who’ve made Philippine cinema what it is, stars who’ve truly earned their place among the heavens.
