Jackie Lou Blanco pays heartfelt tribute to her mom, Pilita Corrales

- Jackie Lou Blanco shared an emotional tribute to her mother, Pilita Corrales, after she received the Presidential Medal of Merit

- She reflected on the significance of returning to Malacañang, where her mother once performed for past Philippine leaders

- Jackie Lou expressed deep gratitude for the recognition of her mother’s artistry, legacy, and the values she lived by

- In a heartfelt message, she called herself “the proudest daughter” and thanked Pilita for the beautiful legacy she left behind

Actress Jackie Lou Blanco poured out her emotions in a moving tribute to her mother, Pilita Corrales, after the iconic singer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit at Malacañang Palace.

“This honor came at a time when we needed it most, Jackie Lou began, expressing a profound mix of joy and quiet sorrow.

She recalled stepping into the palace where her mother once performed for the late President Ferdinand Marcos and former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos.

That memory added emotional weight to a moment now made historic by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. awarding Corrales the medal.

"Now, in a moment both emotional and historic, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit by our President, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Present that day were First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and Former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, making the moment even more meaningful."

Present at the ceremony were First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and former First Lady Imelda Marcos, whose presence deepened the significance of the occasion.

For Jackie Lou, it was more than a formal event—it was a celebration of a life lived with grace, talent, and unwavering dedication to the arts.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for honoring her artistry, her legacy, and the values she lived by. This recognition means more than words can express,” she wrote, capturing the family's gratitude.

In a poignant closing, Jackie Lou addressed her mother directly.

“Thank you Mom for the beautiful legacy you left. I am and forever will be the proudest daughter. I love you so much Mom.”

Her tribute resonates as a daughter’s love letter—grateful, proud, and full of admiration for a mother whose influence will echo through generations.

Jackie Lou Blanco is a talented Filipino actress, television host, and singer known for her work in Philippine film and television since the 1980s. She is the daughter of Pilita Corrales and has built a reputation as a versatile performer. Her career spans decades, with notable appearances in both mainstream and independent projects. Apart from acting, Jackie Lou had also been a TV host, particularly remembered for co-hosting the popular variety show Student Canteen in the 1980s.

As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Jackie Lou Blanco stirred online buzz after she commented on Mavy Legaspi's black-and-white photo on his Instagram account. The seasoned actress wrote, "Mas gwapo ka Nak!!! looking great!!! keep it up!!!" A lot of netizens couldn't agree more and praised Mavy too for his good looks from the photoshoot.

Meanwhile, in 2022, Jackie Lou Blanco revealed her children with Ricky Davao became worried when they learned there was going to be an intense scene in the series, I Can See You: AlterNATE. The limited series of GMA Telebabad feature Jackie, Ricky, Dingdong Dantes and many more. In the series, Ricky and Jackie Lou will portray roles as husband and wife.

Source: KAMI.com.gh