Coritha. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Pambansang Almusal, Net 25
Freddie Aguilar, Cooky Chua and Bayang Barrios were among those who mourned and paid tribute to Coritha, honoring the late folk singer’s contribution to OPM.
Coritha, known for her hit songs “Oras Na,” “Lolo Jose” and “Sierra Madre,” died on Friday, Sept. 27, as confirmed by her partner Chito Santos through broadcaster Julius Babao.
Article continues after this advertisementRight after the sad news was made public, tributes and condolences for the late singer and her family poured on social media, particularly on Facebook.
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“Paalam, Ma’am Coritha. Salamat sa musika,” Chua wrote.
Article continues after this advertisement“Paalam, Coritha! Salamat sa iyong mga awitin,” Barrios stated.
Jim Paredes also bid farewell to Coritha, saying, “See you in OPM heaven.”
Image: Facebook/Bayang Barrios
Musician Jesse Bartolome also extended condolences to the late singer’s family and announced that he, along with few other friends, will hold a tribute concert for her.
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“We sympathize and condole with the family, friends, and fans of Ma’am Coritha,” Bartolome said. “Above all to her partner whose love for her is greater than his life. We have witnessed their life and love for each other.”
“This coming Oct. 12, I and some of my friends will do a tribute concert for the legendary Pinoy Folk Icon because of our love for her. Beneficiary of the proceeds will be sent to her partner in life Mr. Chito Santos,” he shared.
Coritha passed away after a long illness. She had been bedridden and unable to speak due to stroke.
Santos’ sister, who is a doctor and who also looked after Corithaubet95, said they will hold a one-day viewing for the singer, details of which have yet to be announced as of this writing.
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