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GMA Network
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
A QC bakeshop pays tribute to Nora Aunor with a pastry named after her
Kamuning Bakery Cafe, an 86-year-old bakeshop located in Quezon City, is offering a "Pan de Nora" pastry to pay tribute to the late Nora Aunor on her birthday on May 21. The bakeshop's owner, Wilson Flores Lee, announced their special offering on Facebook on Tuesday. "This May 21, honor the late Nora Aunor with a slice of history!" Wilson wrote. Nora, a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, passed away due to acute respiratory failure in April. She was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on April 22. Celebrities and international media outlets paid tribute to Nora by sharing her memories and honoring her legacy in Philippine cinema. The Superstar is best known for the films "Himala," "T-Bird at Ako," "Bulaklak sa City Jail," "The Flor Contemplacion Story," and many more. —Hermes Joy Tunac/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Marcos, Office of the President paid Nora Aunor's hospital bills, other expenses
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and the Office of the President covered the hospital expenses and other debts of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, a senior Palace official confirmed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Senior Undersecretary Analisa 'Ana' Puod clarified to reporters that it was not the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) that paid the bills. 'It was the Office of the President and President Marcos himself,' Puod said. She added that aside from Aunor's hospital bill, other debts and expenses were also settled using the President's personal funds. Puod explained that while Aunor was entitled to hospitalization benefits as a National Artist, the cost of her stay at a private hospital exceeded what the standard benefits could cover. 'On top of the hospitalization benefits, the President and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos personally provided additional financial assistance,' Puod said. The exact amount covered was not disclosed. Nora Aunor, whose real name was Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, passed away on April 16 due to acute respiratory failure. She was 71 years old. Earlier this week, she was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. Known as the 'Superstar,' Aunor built a celebrated career in both music and film, starring in classics like Himala, T-Bird at Ako, Bulaklak sa City Jail, and The Flor Contemplacion Story. She was also behind hit songs such as Handog and Ikaw ang Superstar.
