President Marcos and the rest of the Marcos family visited the grave of the family’s patriarch, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for All Saints’ Day.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends a mass for his late father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on All Saints' Day, Nov. 1. Joining him are former first lady Imelda Marcos, Sen. Imee Marcos, Irene Marcos-Araneta, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Presidential sons Simon and Vincent. (PPA POOL / Noel B. Pabalate)
The President was seen arriving with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at past 10 a.m. together with their sons.
Also among those who arrived at the burial grounds of the late president were former first lady Imelda Marcos and presidential sisters Senator Imee Marcos and Irene Marcos-Araneta.
Supporters, such as those from Friends of Imelda Romualdez Marcos (FIRM 24 K) Association, wearing red shirts to represent the Marcos’ political color, also came to visit.
Some were seen shaking hands with the President and sister Irene.
The Mass was presided over by officiating priest Fr. Roy Onggao , Army Chief Chaplain, but the President did not give any remarks.
(PPA POOL / Noel B. Pabalate)
The First Family left the heroes' cemetery shortly after the mass. No program was held.
The Chief Executive was only seen taking selfies with supporters and talking with some of them.
He also waved at the crowd that gathered while waiting for their turn to pay respects to the late president.
On Wednesday, the Chief Executive wished Filipinos would have a meaningful observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, two subsequent celebrations about Christian saints and the souls of the departed.
“As we celebrate the saints’ staunch devotion and the legacies of those who have gone before us, let us reflect on our purpose and our unceasing need for God’s guidance,” Marcos said.
“At the same time, let us remember the courage that our saints and dearly departed have shown amidst their plight so that we may be empowered to be bold in living with and for Christ no matter the difficulties that we face in this world,” he added.