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Manila Memorial Park – Sucat
Manila Memorial Park – Sucat
	The Meditation Tower within the cemetery grounds
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Established	1964
Standort	Parañaque, Metro Manila
Land	Philippinen
Coordinates	14°27′17″N 121°01′28″E / 14.45472°N 121.02431°E
Typ	Public
Owned by	Manila Memorial Park, Inc.
Website	www.manilamemorial.com

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The Manila Memorial Park – Sucat (MMP–Sucat) is a cemetery situated along Dr. A. Santos Avenue (Sucat Road) in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.^[1]

History

The Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque was established in 1964^[2] when the city was still a municipality of Rizal province.^[3] In August 1985, it became the first cemetery to host a modern crematorium in a memorial park setting,^[4] having been established a year after Pope Paul VI lifted the ban on cremation for Catholics.^[5] 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.^[3]

From December 2016 to August 2017, the Rizal Premier Chapel, a new funeral venue was built.^[6] The cemetery hosts a second older chapel.^[4]

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.^[7]

Jum Jainudin Akbar (1963–2016), former Governor of Basilan
Nereo Andolong (1926–2001), former chairman and general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and president of Philippine Olympic Committee
Alfie Anido (1959–1981), actor
Jun Aristorenas (1933–2000), actor and director
Rey Cuenco (1962–1996), basketball player
Benigno Aquino Jr. (1932–1983), senator of the Philippines^[8]
Corazon Aquino (1933–2009), 11th president of the Philippines^[8]
Benigno Aquino III (1960–2021), 15th president of the Philippines^[8]
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 Pasay
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 (1931–1967), race car driver
Sotero Laurel (1918–2009), senator of the Philippines
Maria Clara Lobregat (1921–2004), former mayor of Zamboanga City
Eugenio Lopez Jr. (1928–1999), chairman of ABS-CBN Corporation
Gina Lopez (1953–2019), secretary of Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ike Lozada (1940–1995), comedian
Anita Linda (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 minister of Foreign Affairs
Leticia Ramos–Shahani (1929–2017), senator of the Philippines
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 secretary of Social Welfare and Development; 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), World War II veteran; former AFP Chief of Staff and Secretary of Foreign Affairs^[9]
Rico Yan (1975–2002), actor
Emilio Yap (1925–2014), businessman and philanthropist^[10]
Alfonso Yuchengco (1923–2017), businessman

References

^ "Sucat". Manila Memorial Park. Manila Memorial Park, Inc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ ^a ^b "Manila Memorial Park, Inc". Yuchengco Group of Companies. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
^ ^a ^b "Highlights and Features". Manila Memorial Park, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
^ Tan, Nigel; Mora, MG (November 1, 2013). "Cemetery trivia: How well do you know our burial grounds?". Retrieved April 22, 2019.
^ Fabonan, Epi II (November 1, 2017). "Manila Memorial Park Sucat opens A-list funeral venue". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
^ Esguerra, Darryl John (November 1, 2018). "Known personalities buried at Manila Memorial Park". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c Manahan, Job (June 26, 2021). "Noynoy Aquino laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
^ "Peace deal architect Manuel Yan dies".
^ "Editorial: Farewell, to our most beloved Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap". Yahoo News. Manila Bulletin. April 12, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2022.

External links

Media related to Manila Memorial Park (Sucat, Parañaque City) at Wikimedia Commons
Official website

[sucatprof-1] "Sucat". Manila Memorial Park. Manila Memorial Park, Inc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.

[malacanang-2] "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[ygc-3] "Manila Memorial Park, Inc". Yuchengco Group of Companies. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

[highlights-4] "Highlights and Features". Manila Memorial Park, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

[5] Tan, Nigel; Mora, MG (November 1, 2013). "Cemetery trivia: How well do you know our burial grounds?". Retrieved April 22, 2019.

[openchapel-6] Fabonan, Epi II (November 1, 2017). "Manila Memorial Park Sucat opens A-list funeral venue". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

[7] Esguerra, Darryl John (November 1, 2018). "Known personalities buried at Manila Memorial Park". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

[aquinolaidtorest-8] Manahan, Job (June 26, 2021). "Noynoy Aquino laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

[9] "Peace deal architect Manuel Yan dies".

[mb_yap-10] "Editorial: Farewell, to our most beloved Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap". Yahoo News. Manila Bulletin. April 12, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2022.

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+[[File:2724Manila_Memorial_Park_Sucat_Parañaque_City_18.jpg |thumb|200px|right| Rizal Premier Chapel]]
 ==History==
-The Manila Memorial Park in [[Parañaque]] was established in 1964<ref name="malacanang">{{cite web|url=http://malacanang.gov.ph/undas-2012-a-cemeteries-tour/ |title=Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour |publisher=Presidential Museum & Library |accessdate=February 16, 2017 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928073955/http://malacanang.gov.ph/undas-2012-a-cemeteries-tour/ |archivedate=September 28, 2015 }}</ref> when the city was still a municipality of [[Rizal]] province.<ref name="ygc">{{cite web |title=Manila Memorial Park, Inc. |url=http://ygc.com/manila-memorial-park-cemetery-inc/ |publisher=Yuchengco Group of Companies |accessdate=April 22, 2019}}</ref> In August 1985, it became the first cemetery to host a modern crematorium in a memorial park setting,<ref name="highlights">{{cite web |title=Highlights and Features |url=https://www.thememorialpark.com/ |website=Manila Memorial Park, Inc. |accessdate=April 22, 2019}}</ref> having been established a year after [[Pope Paul VI]] lifted the ban on [[cremation]] for Catholics.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tan |first1=Nigel |last2=Mora |first2=MG |title=Cemetery trivia: How well do you know our burial grounds? |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/42702-cemeteries-trivia |accessdate=April 22, 2019 |date=November 1, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ygc"/>
+The Manila Memorial Park in [[Parañaque]] was established in 1964<ref name="malacanang">{{cite web|url=http://malacanang.gov.ph/undas-2012-a-cemeteries-tour/ |title=Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour |publisher=Presidential Museum & Library |accessdate=February 16, 2017 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928073955/http://malacanang.gov.ph/undas-2012-a-cemeteries-tour/ |archivedate=September 28, 2015 }}</ref> when the city was still a municipality of [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]] province.<ref name="ygc">{{cite web |title=Manila Memorial Park, Inc. |url=http://ygc.com/manila-memorial-park-cemetery-inc/ |publisher=Yuchengco Group of Companies |accessdate=April 22, 2019}}</ref> In August 1985, it became the first cemetery to host a modern crematorium in a memorial park setting,<ref name="highlights">{{cite web |title=Highlights and Features |url=https://www.thememorialpark.com/ |website=Manila Memorial Park, Inc. |accessdate=April 22, 2019}}</ref> having been established a year after [[Pope Paul VI]] lifted the ban on [[cremation]] for Catholics.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tan |first1=Nigel |last2=Mora |first2=MG |title=Cemetery trivia: How well do you know our burial grounds? |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/42702-cemeteries-trivia |accessdate=April 22, 2019 |date=November 1, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ygc"/>
 From December 2016 to August 2017, the Rizal Premier Chapel, a new funeral venue was built.<ref name="openchapel">{{cite news |last1=Fabonan |first1=Epi II |title=Manila Memorial Park Sucat opens A-list funeral venue |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20171101/282492888957536 |accessdate=April 22, 2019 |work=The Philippine Star |date=November 1, 2017}}</ref> The cemetery hosts a second older chapel.<ref name="highlights"/>
-The Manila Memorial Park was plot setting in the drama film [[Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (film)|Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow]] in 2011.
+The Manila Memorial Park was plot setting in the drama film ''[[Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (film)|Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow]]'' in 2011.
 ==Notable burials==
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 {{Category see also|Burials at the Manila Memorial Park – Sucat}}
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-[[File:Cory aquino wiki.JPG|thumb|Burial site of former President [[Corazon Aquino]] and her husband, former Senator [[Benigno Aquino Jr.]] Their son, [[Benigno Aquino III]] was buried beside them after his death in 2021.]]
+[[File:Cory aquino wiki.JPG|thumb|Burial site of 11th President [[Corazon Aquino]] and her husband, former Senator [[Benigno Aquino Jr.|Benigno Jr.]] Their son, 15th President [[Benigno Aquino III|Benigno III]] was buried beside them after his death in 2021.]]
 The Manila Memorial Park is the site of burial of several Filipino notable individuals which includes politicians, actors, and athletes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Esguerra |first=Darryl John |title=Known personalities buried at Manila Memorial Park |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1049431/look-known-personalities-buried-at-manila-memorial-park |access-date=April 22, 2019 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=November 1, 2018}}</ref>
 * [[Jum Jainudin Akbar]] (1963–2016), former Governor of [[Basilan]]
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 * [[Alfie Anido]] (1959–1981), actor
 * [[Jun Aristorenas]] (1933–2000), actor and director
+* [[Rey Cuenco]] (1962–1996), basketball player
 * [[Benigno Aquino Jr.]] (1932–1983), [[Senate of the Philippines|senator of the Philippines]]<ref name="aquinolaidtorest">{{cite web |last=Manahan |first=Job |title=Noynoy Aquino laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/26/21/noynoy-aquino-buried-manila-memorial-park-june262021 |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=June 26, 2021 |language=en |date=June 26, 2021}}</ref>
 * [[Corazon Aquino]] (1933–2009), [[List of presidents of the Philippines|11th]] [[president of the Philippines]]<ref name="aquinolaidtorest" />
 * [[Benigno Aquino III]] (1960–2021), [[List of presidents of the Philippines|15th]] [[president of the Philippines]]<ref name="aquinolaidtorest" />
+* [[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
 * [[Inday Badiday|Lourdes Carvajal]] (1944–2003), radio/TV host and journalist
-* [[Bayani Casimiro|Bayani Casimiro, Sr.]] (1918–1989), dancer and actor; his remains were later transferred at Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque
+* [[Bayani Casimiro|Bayani Casimiro, Sr.]] (1918–1989), dancer and actor
 * [[Pugo (comedian)|Mariano Contreras]] (1910–1978), comedian
 * [[Pablo Cuneta]] (1910–2000), former mayor of [[Pasay]]
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 * [[Ike Lozada]] (1940–1995), comedian
 * [[Anita Linda]] (1924–2020), actress
-* [[Killing of Percy Lapid|Percival Mabasa]] (1959–2022), radio broadcaster and journalist
+* [[Percy Lapid|Percival Mabasa]] (1959–2022), radio broadcaster and journalist
 * [[Diomedes Maturan]] (1940–2002), singer
 * [[Leandro Mendoza]] (1946–2013), former [[Secretary of Transportation (Philippines)|secretary of Transportation]] and [[chief of the Philippine National Police]]
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 * [[Kerima Polotan Tuvera|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 [[secretary of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)|minister of Foreign Affairs]]
 * [[Leticia Ramos-Shahani|Leticia Ramos–Shahani]] (1929–2017), [[Senate of the Philippines|senator of the Philippines]]
+* [[John Regala]] (1967–2023), actor
 * [[Rene Requiestas]] (1957–1993), actor and comedian
 * [[Miguel Rodriguez (actor)|Miguel Rodriguez]] (1962–1997), actor; his remains were later transferred at Alabang Church Columbarium
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 * [[Charito Solis]] (1935–1998), actress
 * [[Helen Vela]] (1946–1992), actress and radio/TV host and news anchor
-* [[Néstor de Villa]] (1928–2004), actor
+* [[Nestor de Villa]] (1928–2004), actor
 * [[Luis Villafuerte|Luis Villafuerte, Sr.]] (1935–2021), former [[Governor of Camarines Sur]]
+* [[Vizconde murders|Lauro Vizconde]] (1947–2016), chairman emeritus of Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC); buried along his family who were killed in the [[Vizconde murders|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), [[World War II]] veteran; former [[Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (Philippines)|AFP Chief of Staff]] and [[Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)|Secretary of Foreign Affairs]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/137618/peace-deal-architect-manuel-yan-dies/story/|title=Peace deal architect Manuel Yan dies}}</ref>
 * [[Rico Yan]] (1975–2002), actor
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 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{reflist|30em}}
+==External links==
-{{Manila cemeteries}}
+* {{Commons category-inline}}
+* {{Official website|https://www.manilamemorial.com/}}
+{{Manila cemeteries}}
-{{coord missing|Philippines}}
 {{DEFAULTSORT:Manila Memorial Park - Sucat}}

v t e Cemeteries in Metro Manila
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Former cemeteries	Paco Park Remedios Circle
Columbaria	Sanctuarium Santuario de Santo Domingo