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Filipino Cinema Icon Rosa Rosal Passes Away at 97

11/15/2025

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Rosa Rosal died on November 15 at age 97, as confirmed by the Philippine Red Cross.
Born Florence Lansang Danon, she became a prominent figure in Philippine cinema, known for Anak Dalita and Biyaya ng Lupa.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service recognized her decades of volunteer work with the PRC and advocacy for blood donation.
Details of her wake will be announced later.

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Rosa Rosal died on November 15 at age 97, as confirmed by the Philippine Red Cross.
Born Florence Lansang Danon, she became a prominent figure in Philippine cinema, known for Anak Dalita and Biyaya ng Lupa.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service recognized her decades of volunteer work with the PRC and advocacy for blood donation.
Details of her wake will be announced later.