MANILA - President Aquino on Tuesday said actress Nora Aunor's illegal drugs conviction in the United States made him decide not to name the actress a National Artist. Aquino said his father, the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., was a fan of the Superstar. However, he also explained that Aunor's illegal drugs conviction might send the wrong message if she is made a National Artist. "Ginagalang ko siya, kinikilala ko iyong kanyang trabaho at saka mga obra pero ang problema ko mukhang mas mataas iyong prayoridad na maliwanag na may mensahe iyong droga zero tolerance tayo dito --- mali all the time," he said. ANC, July 1, 2014