MANILA, Philippines — Actress Nova Villa was awarded with a papal award today for her outstanding service to her church's lay community in Quezon City. The "Miss Granny" star received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice award, the highest given by the Pope to lay people, in a ceremony held on January 15 at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. It was headed by Novaliches Bishop Roberto Gaa. All the things I’m doing in showbiz is with a mission,” the actress shared in an interview with Radio Veritas. Nova, along with six others, were nominated by Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Antonio Tobias in June 2019.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2021 14:37 UTC