HR02587: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE PASSING OF MS. JESUSA PURIFICATION LEVY SONORA-POE, MORE POPULARLY KNOWN AS MS. SUSAN ROCES
House Resolution No. 2587 conveys the profound condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of Ms. Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, widely known as Ms. Susan Roces, the "Queen of Philippine Movies". She passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the age of 80, after a prolific career spanning almost seven decades, featuring in over 60 movies and numerous television shows like "Ang Probinsyano" where she played Lola Flora Borja-de Leon. The resolution highlights her numerous accolades, including two FAMAS Best Actress awards, a "Huwarang Bituin ng FAMAS" award, and Lifetime Achievement awards from both the Film Academy of the Philippines and FAMAS.
The significance of this resolution to the Filipino people is the deep respect and admiration it conveys for Susan Roces's enduring impact on Philippine cinema and society. She is celebrated as a prolific actress and a pillar in Philippine cinema who inspired generations of actors and captivated the hearts of millions of Filipinos. Beyond her artistic achievements, the resolution emphasizes her role as a role model embodying beauty, hard work, grace, charity, compassion, faith, and strength, cementing her status as a timeless Philippine icon whose legacy will forever remain unmatched.