The Manila Memorial Park – Sucat (MMP–Sucat) is a cemetery situated along Dr. A. Santos Avenue (Sucat Road) in

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History

The Manila Memorial Park in

was established in 1964 when the city was still a municipality of Rizal province. In August 1985, it became the first cemetery to host a modern crematorium in a memorial park setting, having been established a year after

Pope Paul VI Pope Paul VI (born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini; 26 September 18976 August 1978) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding John XXII ...

lifted the ban on

cremation Cremation is a method of Disposal of human corpses, final disposition of a corpse through Combustion, burning. Cremation may serve as a funeral or post-funeral rite and as an alternative to burial. In some countries, including India, Nepal, and ...

for Catholics. 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. From December 2016 to August 2017, the Rizal Premier Chapel, a new funeral venue was built. The cemetery hosts a second older chapel. The Manila Memorial Park was plot setting in the drama film '' Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow'' in 2011.

Notable burials

The Manila Memorial Park is the site of burial of several Filipino notable individuals which includes politicians, actors, and athletes. * Jum Jainudin Akbar (1963–2016), former governor of

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* Nereo Andolong (1926–2001), former chairman and general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and president of

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* Alfie Anido (1959–1981), actor * Jun Aristorenas (1933–2000), actor and director * Norma Marco (1947-2024), radio personality * Rey Cuenco (1962–1996), basketball player * Benigno Aquino Jr. (1932–1983),

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Corazon Aquino María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipino politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines and the first woman president in the country, from Presidency of Corazon ...

(1933–2009), 11th

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Benigno Aquino III Benigno Simeon Aquino III (; born Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III; February 8, 1960 – June 24, 2021), also known as Noynoy Aquino and colloquially as PNoy, was a Filipino politician who served as the 15th president of the Philippines ...

(1960–2021), 15th

* Clare R. Baltazar (1927–2024), National Scientist of the Philippines for Systematic Entomology * 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

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* 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 Arsenio "Dodjie" Hidalgo Laurel (December 14, 1931 – November 19, 1967) was a champion race car driver from the Philippines. He was the first two-time winner of the Macau Grand Prix, winning it consecutively in 1962 and 1963. Early life ...

(1931–1967), race car driver * Sotero Laurel (1918–2009), senator of the Philippines * Maria Clara Lobregat (1921–2004), former mayor of

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* Eugenio Lopez Jr. (1928–1999), chairman of

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* Gina Lopez (1953–2019), secretary of

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* Ike Lozada (1940–1995), comedian *

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(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

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* Leticia Ramos–Shahani (1929–2017),

* 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

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; 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),

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veteran; former AFP Chief of Staff and Secretary of Foreign Affairs * Rico Yan (1975–2002), actor *

Emilio Yap Emilio T. Yap Sr., GCLH (September 24, 1925 – April 7, 2014) was a Chinese Filipino business tycoon and philanthropist. He was the chairman of the board of the ''Manila Bulletin''. Biography Yap was born on September 24, 1925 in Fujian Provinc ...

(1925–2014), businessman and philanthropist * Alfonso Yuchengco (1923–2017), businessman

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Manila Memorial Park - Sucat Cemeteries in Metro Manila Landmarks in the Philippines Buildings and structures in Parañaque 1964 establishments in the Philippines