DAGUPAN CITY — Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas reflected on Pope Francis' quiet but profound legacy, drawing parallels between the recent deaths of iconic Filipino entertainers and the beloved pontiff.
Villegas began by acknowledging the nation's shared grief over the unexpected passing of screen legend Nora Aunor, and the deaths of Pilita Corrales and Hajji Alejandro — all beloved Filipino singers whose voices helped shape generations.