Presidential Medal of Merit for Aunor, Corrales, Fores, Romero

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Wednesday confirmed that the late Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Margarita Fores, and Gloria Romero will be given Presidential Medals of Merit for their contribution to the entertainment industry and gastronomy. This was according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. The ceremony will be held at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall

Actress Lotlot de Leon is seen beside a photo of her late adoptive mother, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, during the funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on April 22, 2025. — Photo by Jessica Ann Evangelista/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Wednesday confirmed that the late Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Margarita Fores, and Gloria Romero will be given Presidential Medals of Merit for their contribution to the entertainment industry and gastronomy.

This was according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. The ceremony will be held at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall in Malacañang Palace on May 4. Castro confirmed a report that National Artist for Film Aunor, renowned singer and Asia’s Queen of Songs Corrales, cinema icon Romero, and internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Fores will receive the presidential award in a ceremony on May 4 in Malacañang.

The Presidential Medal of Merit is awarded to individuals who have rendered exceptional service or achievement in their fields that bring honor to the country. Aunor died on April 16. Her groundbreaking work in Philippine cinema spanned more than five decades, marked by critically acclaimed performances in films such as “Himala” and “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Aunor’s wake on Monday to personally convey his condolences to the family of the National Artist. Corrales, who passed away on April 12, was best known for her trailblazing career as a singer and entertainer across Asia, paving the way for Filipino artists on the international stage.

Romero, who died on Jan. 25, was regarded as a matriarch of Philippine cinema, having starred in classic films since the 1950s and earning acclaim for her grace and longevity in the industry. Fores, who died on Feb.

11, was a celebrated culinary innovator and entrepreneur, credited with promoting Filipino cuisine globally and named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .

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