April 22 declared National Day of Mourning for Nora Aunor

Malacañang has declared 22 April 2025, as a National Day of Mourning over the passing of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor.

According to Proclamation No. 870, Philippine flags in all government buildings and installations across the country and abroad will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

In the proclamation document, Malacañang also highlighted the outstanding contribution of Nora Aunor to Philippine cinema, television, and music, leaving a “lasting legacy on the nation's collective memory and identity.”

“The passing of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, also known as Nora Aunor, is a great loss to the Filipino people and to the nation's cultural and artistic community,” it said.

“Her artistry, depth, and dedication as a performer elevated the standard of excellence in the fields of arts and culture, and inspired generations of actors, filmmakers, and audiences, both in local and international stage,” it added.

Nora Aunor, regarded as the Philippines’ “Superstar,” was conferred with the Order of National Artist in 2022 and passed away on 16 April 2025, at the age of 71.