Marilyn Cahatol

The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation, together with Tindig Pilipinas, holds a commemorative Mass at the resting place of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. at Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to mark the 42nd anniversary of his assassination. Family members, supporters, and democracy advocates attend the rites to honor his legacy and renew calls to defend freedom and democracy.

Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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NINOY AQUINO

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<p>MANILA — As the 2025 Undas season officially starts, many Filipinos will be heading to the respective graves of their loved ones.</p><p>And while you do get to visit your loved ones in the cemetery, you also get the chance to come face-to-face with influential figures such as actors who once graced the limelight and renowned national figures who once dedicated their lives to serving the country.</p><p>Located across four cemeteries along Metro Manila, here is your chance to visit and pay your respects to 11 of the most famous names in Philippine history this Undas.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MANILA MEMORIAL PARK</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:564px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761966291027571996347_1326927992815787_7014431273888362271_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Flowers from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Manila local government are at the Aquino family’s tomb in Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Oct.31, 2025. Agatha Gregorio, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong>1. Aquino Family</strong></div><p>One of the best-known graves at the Manila Memorial Park, the Aquino family grave originally served as the resting place of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. following his death on August 10, 1983.</p><p>She was joined by her wife and former president Corazon “Cory” Aquino following her death on August 1, 2009 and was also joined by their son and former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III following his death on June 24, 2021.</p><div><strong>2. Gabriel “Flash” Elorde </strong></div><p>Gabriel “Flash” Elorde was one of the country’s first pioneers in boxing. Known for his fast hands, Elorde ruled the super featherweight division for a total of seven years, the longest in the division’s history.</p><p>Elorde died on January 2, 1985 and is buried alongside his wife, Laura.</p><p>The Elorde Sports Center, a boxing gym, is also located across the main entrance of the Manila Memorial Park where he is buried.</p><div><strong>3. AJ Perez</strong></div><p>Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez better known as AJ Perez was one of ABS-CBN’s hottest up-and-coming prospects. </p><p>Perez was known for his role as Dido De Dios in the 2010 ABS-CBN series “Sabel”.</p><p>Perez died on April 17, 2011 and is buried at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Paranaque.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MANILA NORTH CEMETERY </strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:564px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17619664120881761966407835.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Family members visit the gravesites of their dearly departed early at the Manila North Cemetery on October 20, 2025, ahead of the annual observance of All Souls’ Day on November 2. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News </span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong>1. Pancho Villa</strong></div><p>Born as Francisco Villaruel Guilledo, Pancho Villa is regarded as one of the first pioneers of Filipino boxing and one of the sport’s greatest. </p><p>Villa dominated the flyweight division in the early 1920s, winning the WBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles in 1923. The first Asian to do so.</p><p>Villa passed away on July 14, 1925. His remains were returned to Manila and is currently buried at the Manila North cemetery.</p><div><strong>2. Atang de la Rama</strong></div><p>Honorata “Atang” de la Rama was a singer and actress who is recognized as the country’s first ever film actress. </p><p>Her contributions to Filipino theatre and music especially in the kundiman and sarsuela genre prompted former president Corazon Aquino to grant her the title “National Artist of the Philippines for Theatre and Music” in 1987.</p><p>De la Rama passed away on July 11, 1991 and is buried beside his husband and National Artist for Literature Amado Hernandez.</p><div><strong>3. Tomas Morato</strong></div><p>Tomás Morató was a Spanish-born businessman and politician who was elected as the first mayor of Quezon City serving from 1939 to 1942.</p><p>Apart from his stint as QC’s first mayor, Morato was also known for his friendship with then president Manuel Quezon. Morato died on March 6, 1965.</p><p>A street in Quezon City called “Tomas Morato Avenue” is named after him and is a well-known hotspot for restaurants, and other entertainment establishments.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MANILA SOUTH CEMETERY</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:564px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761966521889Screenshot 2025-11-01 at 8.52.46 AM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Allison Co, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong>1. Freddie Aguilar </strong></div><p>One of the best known OPM icons, Aguilar rose to fame following the release of his song “Anak” back in 1978 which became one of the best-selling songs in OPM history and an international hit.</p><p>Aguilar was also known for his rendition of the song “Bayan Ko” which he famously sang during the 1986 People Power Revolution.</p><p>Aguilar died on May 27, 2025 and was buried under Islamic burial traditions. He is buried in the Manila Islamic Cemetery which is part of the Manila South Cemetery..</p><div><strong>2. Ramon Bagatsing</strong></div><p>Ramon Bagatsing is a politician who is known for being the 19th and longest-serving mayor of Manila City. </p><p>Bagatsing served with the United States Army Forces in the Far East during the Second World War and was a survivor of the Bataan Death March in 1942. He was also given several military awards for his actions during the war.</p><p>Bagatsing lost his left leg during the 1971 Plaza Miranda Bombing. He recovered and was elected mayor in 1972 making him the only amputee in Manila’s history to become mayor. </p><p>He died on February 14, 2006 and is buried next to his second wife Juanita who passed away eight years before him.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/1/thousands-crowd-pitx-overnight-to-catch-provincial-trips-for-undas-exodus-0849">Thousands crowd PITX overnight to catch provincial trips for Undas exodus</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>LOYOLA MEMORIAL PARK MARIKINA</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:564px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761966667518485145274_1122548933253695_3244162681591622569_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News, file</span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong>1. Francis Magalona</strong></div><p>One of Pinoy hiphop’s greatest gifts, and one of the top Filipino rappers during the 90&#x27;s and the 2000&#x27;s.</p><p>Francis Magalona was known for incorporating social issues in his songs and is known for his hits such as “Kaleidoscope World” and “Mga Kababayan” along with his collaboration with Parokya ni Edgar and Gloc 9 for “Bagsakan”.</p><p>Magalona passed away on March 6, 2009 and is buried alongside his granddaughter Luna Bacarro.</p><div><strong>2. Fernando Amorsolo </strong></div><p>Known as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”, Fernando Amorsolo is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest Filipino painters of all time. </p><p>Known for his creative use of lighting in his paintings, Amorsolo garnered recognition for his portrayals of Filipino landscape, rural life and portraits of highly regarded individuals </p><p>Amorsolo is also recognized as the first National Artist of the Philippines. He passed away on April 24, 1972. </p><div><strong>3. Nick Joaquin </strong></div><p>Nick Joaquin is a Filipino writer who is known for his poems, short stories and novels that he mainly wrote in English. He is also a National Artist of the Philippines for Literature.</p><p>Several of Joaquin’s works such as May Day Eve, The Woman Who Had Two Navels, and Six P.M.remain studied and read by many Filipinos today.</p><p>Joaquin died on April 29, 2004. His ashes are buried at both the Loyola Memorial Park and the Libingan ng mga Bayani.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/food-travel/2025/10/30/traveling-during-undas-here-s-where-most-filipinos-go-based-on-booking-app-data-1226"><strong>Traveling during Undas: Here&#x27;s where most Filipinos go, based on booking app data</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uHWQdoeU15g?si=7X5z3HF8rV1kQyA7" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Located across four cemeteries along Metro Manila, here is your chance to visit and pay your respects to 11 of the most famous names in Philippine history this Undas.</p>

Located across four cemeteries along Metro Manila, here is your chance to visit and pay your respects to 11 of the most famous names in Philippine history this Undas.

Visiting the cemetery? Here are 11 graves of influential figures you can also visit this Undas

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Visiting the cemetery? Here are 11 graves of influential figures you can also visit this Undas

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Published Nov 01, 2025 11:24 AM PHT

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