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April 18, 2026
Filipino filmmaker Ryan Machado won Best Director at the 23rd Asian Film Festival in Rome on April 15, 2026, for his film 'Raging' starring Elijah Canlas. The film explores trauma, abuse, masculinity, and silence in a rural Philippine community on Sibuyan Island, Romblon.
April 17, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Noranians gathered at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig to commemorate the first death anniversary of Nora Aunor. Led by son Ian de Leon, the solemn event featured a memorial mass, shared memories, and announcements about a planned museum for the National Artist's memorabilia.
April 16, 2026
Nora Aunor, the Superstar of Philippine Cinema and National Artist for Film, passed away on April 16, 2025 at age 71 from acute respiratory failure. One year on, her legendary body of work — 170+ films, 17 FAMAS nominations, and decades of cultural impact — continues to define Filipino identity.
