Marcos pays tribute to Gloria Romero, 'Queen of Philippine Cinema'

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed deep sadness over the passing of renowned Filipino actress Gloria Romero, who died at age 91 on Saturday, January 25.

Marcos praised Romero as a 'great lady with the dignity of a true star,' recalling their first meeting during the 1965 film 'Iginuhit ng Tadhana' where she portrayed First Lady Imelda Marcos and he played himself.

In his social media post, Marcos shared that he admired Romero's work and highlighted her contributions to Philippine cinema and entertainment, emphasizing her lasting impact on both industries.

Romero's wake is being held at Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City on January 27 and 28 in the mornings, while the wake remains exclusive for family and friends.

Celebrities quickly took to social media upon news of her death to mourn the passing of the Queen of Philippine Cinema.