House adopts resolutions honoring Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales

Pilita Corrales and Nora Aunor — Inquirer file photos

MANILA, Philippines — Resolutions honoring the lives of two Filipina icons — veteran actress and superstar Nora Aunor and Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales — have been adopted by the House of Representatives.

Three resolutions — House Resolutions (HR) No. 2264, 2288, and 2309 — have been consolidated, paying tribute to Aunor, a national artist who passed away last April 16.

READ: Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist, dead at 71 

There were also three resolutions, HR No. 2263, 2289, and 2308 that were consolidated, this time expressing gratitude for Corrales’ contributions in the Philippine music scene and eventually, into film and comedy.

READ: Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, dies at 85 

House leaders, including Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Majority Leader Manuel Jose Libanan, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, and Tingog party-list Reps. Jude Acidre and Yedda Marie Romualdez, were behind HR No. 2288 and 2289.

“We honor the memory of Ms. Nora Aunor and Ms. Pilita Corrales not only for their brilliance on stage and screen, but for the inspiration they gave generations of Filipinos to dream bigger and reach higher,” Romualdez said in a statement on Friday.

“Many Filipinos grew up on their movies and songs, that’s why they are a large part of our lives as Filipinos,” he added.

According to the resolution, Aunor’s exploits in film and music — from her discovery when she was 14 to starring in over 170 films including several that earned international recognition — are immeasurable.

“She will forever be remembered for her unwavering dedication, invaluable contributions to cultural heritage, and her pivotal role in shaping creative expression – an essential force in defining the country’s identity,” the resolution read.

The second set of resolutions meanwhile heaped praises at Corrales, who passed away last April 12, after an international career best remembered for her back-bending vocal performances and for being the first Filipino to top Billboard’s Hits of the World chart, with her hit “A Million Thanks to You.”

“She was a cultural icon whose passion for her craft, devotion to her family, and love for her country have defined her extraordinary career,” the resolution stated.

After both resolutions were adopted, copies will be given to the bereaved families of the country’s two icons. /das