Press Release
August 20, 2014

FPJ's 75th birthday remembered

A thanksgiving mass marked the 75th birth anniversary of the late Fernando Poe, Jr. Sen. Grace Poe and husband Neil Llamanzares led the attendees of the solemn ceremonies at FPJ's resting place at the Manila North Cemetery.

"Taos-puso kaming nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng patuloy na nakakaalala at nagmamahal kay FPJ," the senator said.

"As a family, we cherish FPJ's enduring efforts to reach out to the ordinary Filipinos and impart courage, fortitude and hope in every way he could."

"The heartfelt affection and support shown by his followers beyond his lifetime keep alive and ardent FPJ's memories."

The king of the Philippine movies was born on August 20, 1939. He was declared a National Artist posthumously. FPJ starred in and produced more than a hundred films that shaped Philippine arts and highlighted the ordinary Filipino's mettle.

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