Ara Davao, inaming ngayon lang nagsi-sink in ang pagkawala ni Pilita Corrales

• Ara Davao honored her late grandmother, Pilita Corrales, by sharing cherished old photos on social media
• She reflected on how revisiting the images made her realize that her grandmother's absence has only recently begun to sink in
• Ara said she was unable to fully process the loss because it came shortly before the death of her father, Ricky Davao
• Her post ended with a touching remembrance of Pilita's unique style and the love their family still has for her

Ara Davao remembered her late grandmother, veteran singer and actress Pilita Corrales, in a heartfelt social media tribute, reflecting on the grief she continues to experience more than a year after her passing.

On Wednesday, July 15, Ara, the daughter of actress Jackie Lou Blanco and the late actor Ricky Davao, took to social media to share a couple of old photographs of Pilita. The photos brought back memories of the beloved family matriarch, whom Ara affectionately called "Mamita."

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In her caption, Ara revealed that looking through Pilita's photos with her mother made her realize how deeply she still misses her grandmother.

“Was looking through Mamita’s photos with my mom yesterday and found myself missing her even more.”

She admitted that Pilita has been occupying her thoughts more often in recent days and that she is only now beginning to fully feel the weight of her grandmother's absence.

“She’s been on my mind a lot lately. I think it’s only now that her absence is really starting to sink in.”

Ara also explained why it took time for her to process her grief, recalling that Pilita passed away just weeks before her father, Ricky Davao, leaving little opportunity to mourn one loss before facing another.

“She left us just weeks before my dad did, so I never really had the chance to process losing her then.”

Reflecting on how mourning unfolds differently for everyone, Ara shared that grief does not always come all at once and can surface long after a loved one has passed.

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“I guess grief really does have its own timing.”

She ended her heartfelt message by remembering the little things that made Pilita unforgettable, from her signature fashion sense to her colorful nails, while emphasizing that what she misses most is simply having her grandmother around.

“We miss your fab outfits and your long colorful nails, but we miss you the most, Mamita.”

More than a year after Pilita's passing, Ara's heartfelt tribute underscored how memories remain an important way of keeping loved ones close. Her message reflected both the enduring love she has for her grandmother and the reality that grief can surface long after a loss.

Pilita Corrales, born María del Pilar Corrales y Garido, in Lahug, Cebu, Philippines, was a celebrated Filipino singer and actress. Affectionately known as "Asia's Queen of Songs," she passed away on April 12, 2025. Her illustrious career spanned over six decades, during which she recorded more than 135 albums. She is survived by her children, including actress Jackie Lou Blanco and actor Ramon Christopher Gutierrez.

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A day after Pilita's first death anniversary, Janine Gutierrez paid tribute to her late grandmother with a nostalgic social media post. The actress shared childhood photos that highlighted the cherished memories they created together before she entered the entertainment industry. Janine accompanied the photos with a heartfelt message remembering her grandmother.

Last August, Jackie Lou commemorated what would have been the birthday of her late mother, Pilita, through a series of heartfelt Instagram Stories. She shared a black-and-white photo of Pilita performing on stage, honoring her remarkable artistry while expressing how much she misses her. Jackie Lou also posted a personal photo with her mother, recalling her timeless beauty. She concluded her tribute with a family photo taken at Pilita's final resting place, where she shared a message of love and found comfort in her faith.

Source: KAMI.com.gh