President Marcos visits father’s tomb
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited his father's tomb at the Libingan ng mga Bayani ahead of All Saints' Day, accompanied by his family. In his public message, he encouraged Filipinos to practice compassion and service in memory of their departed loved ones.
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MANILA, Philippines - President Marcos opted not to join the influx of people visiting cemeteries on All Saints' Day, preferring to visit the tomb of his late father and namesake ahead of the observance.
The Chief Executive went to the final resting place of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Oct. 30, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
His mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, his sister Irene Marcos-Araneta and close family members and friends were with him. The family attended a private mass, offered prayers and paid their respects to the late president during the visit.
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