Remembering ‘Da King’ Fernando Poe Jr.

‘Da King’ of Philippine Cinema and National Artist for Cinema Fernando Poe Jr. passed away ten years ago today on December 14, 2004.

Senator Grace Poe lights up candles at the tomb of her father, Fernando Poe Jr., at the Manila North Cemetery on Sunday (Dec. 14, 2014), the 10th death anniversary of the acknowledged Filipino movie king. Among those looking on is Vice President Jejomar Binay. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

Vice President Jejomar Binay sprinkles holy water at the tomb of Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) at the Manila North Cemetery on the occasion of the 10th death anniversary of the acknowledged Filipino movie king on Sunday (Dec.14, 2014). Also in photo are Senator Grace Poe and movie-TV actress Susan Roces (2nd from left). (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

Senator Grace Poe offers flowers at the tomb of her father, Fernando Poe Jr., at the Manila North Cemetery on Sunday (Dec. 14, 2014), the 10th death anniversary of the acknowledged Filipino movie king. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)