Private cemetery in Parañaque, Philippines
The Manila Memorial Park – Sucat (MMP–Sucat ) is a cemetery situated along
Dr. A. Santos Avenue (Sucat Road) in
Parañaque ,
Metro Manila ,
Philippines .
[1]
Rizal Premier Chapel
History
The Manila Memorial Park in
Parañaque was established in 1964
[2] when the city was still a municipality of
Rizal province.
[3] In August 1985, it became the first cemetery to host a modern crematorium in a memorial park setting,
[4] having been established a year after
Pope Paul VI lifted the ban on
cremation for Catholics.
[5] The cemetery became part of a larger network of burial sites of Manila Memorial Park, Inc. with five other cemeteries under the Manila Memorial Park brand opened in other parts of the Philippines.
[3]
From December 2016 to August 2017, the Rizal Premier Chapel, a new funeral venue was built.
[6] The cemetery hosts a second older chapel.
[4]
The Manila Memorial Park was plot setting in the drama film
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow in 2011.
Notable burials
Burial site of former President
Corazon Aquino and her husband, former Senator
Benigno Aquino Jr. Their son,
Benigno Aquino III was buried beside them after his death in 2021.
The Manila Memorial Park is the site of burial of several Filipino notable individuals which includes politicians, actors, and athletes.
[7]
Jum Jainudin Akbar (1963–2016), former Governor of
Basilan
Nereo Andolong (1926–2001), former chairman and general manager of the
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and president of
Philippine Olympic Committee
Alfie Anido (1959–1981), actor
Jun Aristorenas (1933–2000), actor and director
Rey Cuenco (1962–1996), basketball player
Benigno Aquino Jr. (1932–1983),
senator of the Philippines
[8]
Corazon Aquino (1933–2009),
11th
president of the Philippines
[8]
Benigno Aquino III (1960–2021),
15th
president of the Philippines
[8]
Robert Barbers (1944–2005), senator of the Philippines
Roberto Benedicto (1917–2000), former ambassador
Ely Ramos (1911-1972), Pre-war actor
Lourdes Carvajal (1944–2003), radio/TV host and journalist
Bayani Casimiro, Sr. (1918–1989), dancer and actor
Mariano Contreras (1910–1978), comedian
Pablo Cuneta (1910–2000), former mayor of
Pasay
Paquito Diaz (1932–2011), actor and director
Gabriel Elorde (1935–1985), professional boxer
John Gokongwei, Jr. (1926–2019), businessman
Maita Gomez (1947–2012), beauty queen and women's rights advocate
Arsenio Laurel (1931–1967), race car driver
Sotero Laurel (1918–2009), senator of the Philippines
Maria Clara Lobregat (1921–2004), former mayor of
Zamboanga City
Eugenio Lopez Jr. (1928–1999), chairman of
ABS-CBN Corporation
Gina Lopez (1953–2019), secretary of
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ike Lozada (1940–1995), comedian
Anita Linda (1924–2020), actress
Percival Mabasa (1959–2022), radio broadcaster and journalist
Diomedes Maturan (1940–2002), singer
Leandro Mendoza (1946–2013), former
secretary of Transportation and
chief of the Philippine National Police
Pitoy Moreno (1925–2018), fashion designer
Tita Muñoz (1927–2009), actress
Ronnie Nathanielsz (1935–2016), sports journalist
Fred Panopio (1939–2010), singer
AJ Perez (1993–2011), actor
Eddie Peregrina (1944–1977), singer
Kerima Polotan–Tuvera (1925–2011), journalist
Orly Punzalan (1935–2005), radio/TV host and news anchor
Pocholo Ramirez (1933–2009), racing driver
Narciso Ramos (1900–1986), former
minister of Foreign Affairs
Leticia Ramos–Shahani (1929–2017),
senator of the Philippines
John Regala (1967–2023), actor
Rene Requiestas (1957–1993), actor and comedian
Miguel Rodriguez (1962–1997), actor; his remains were later transferred at Alabang Church Columbarium
Dulce Saguisag (1943–2007), former
secretary of Social Welfare and Development ; wife of former senator
Rene Saguisag
Jam Sebastian , (1986–2015), actor and
internet personality
Roy Señeres (1947–2016), politician and 2016 presidential candidate
Rosario Silayan-Bailon (1959–2006), beauty queen and actress
Vic Silayan (1929–1987), actor
Charito Solis (1935–1998), actress
Helen Vela (1946–1992), actress and radio/TV host and news anchor
Nestor de Villa (1928–2004), actor
Luis Villafuerte, Sr. (1935–2021), former
Governor of Camarines Sur
Lauro Vizconde (1947–2016), chairman emeritus of Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC); buried along his family who were killed in the
Vizconde massacre in 1991, namely: his wife Estrelita (born in 1949), and daughters Carmela (born in 1971) and Anna Marie Jennifer (born in 1982).
Manuel Yan (1920–2008),
World War II veteran; former
AFP Chief of Staff and
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
[9]
Rico Yan (1975–2002), actor
Emilio Yap (1925–2014), businessman and philanthropist
[10]
Alfonso Yuchengco (1923–2017), businessman
References
^
"Sucat" . Manila Memorial Park . Manila Memorial Park, Inc. Archived from
the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020 .
^
"Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour" . Presidential Museum & Library. Archived from
the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2017 .
^
a
b
"Manila Memorial Park, Inc" . Yuchengco Group of Companies. Retrieved April 22, 2019 .
^
a
b
"Highlights and Features" . Manila Memorial Park, Inc . Retrieved April 22, 2019 .
^ Tan, Nigel; Mora, MG (November 1, 2013).
"Cemetery trivia: How well do you know our burial grounds?" . Retrieved April 22, 2019 .
^ Fabonan, Epi II (November 1, 2017).
"Manila Memorial Park Sucat opens A-list funeral venue" . The Philippine Star . Retrieved April 22, 2019 .
^ Esguerra, Darryl John (November 1, 2018).
"Known personalities buried at Manila Memorial Park" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved April 22, 2019 .
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a
b
c Manahan, Job (June 26, 2021).
"Noynoy Aquino laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved June 26, 2021 .
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"Peace deal architect Manuel Yan dies" .
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"Editorial: Farewell, to our most beloved Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap" . Yahoo News . Manila Bulletin. April 12, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2022 .
External links
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