By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remembered his late father, the late president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., on Friday as the country commemorates All Saints’ Day.
Marcos and his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, heard a Holy Mass beside the grave of his father at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City, joined by other family members and friends.
Supporters wearing red also went to the cemetery to show their support.
After the Mass, Marcos delivered a short message where he thanked everyone who joined them in remembering his father.
He said his father’s lessons remain his guiding force, especially now that Ferdinand Jr. is the president of the country, even as he vowed to continue his late predecessor’s legacy.
“Alam ninyo, pagka mayroon tayong patay nakalagay diyan ‘RIP’, ‘rest in peace.’ Siyempre ’yan din ang ninanais natin para sa aking ama. Ngunit hindi sapat na sasabihin lang natin, ‘rest in peace,’ ” the President said.
“Para mag-rest in peace ang aking ama, kailangan ipagpatuloy natin ang trabahong sinimulan niya, ipagpatuloy natin ang pagpapaganda ng Pilipinas at ang pagmamahal sa Pilipino,” he added.
VP Sara threat
After the ceremony, reporters asked Marcos to comment on the recent threat made by Vice President Sara Duterte that she would dig Marcos Sr.’s remains and toss them into the West Philippine Sea if the alleged political attacks against her continue.
“I’d rather not. Thank you,” the President responded.
“Let’s talk about it some other time,” he replied when pressed if his relationship with his UniTeam running mate has reached the point of no return.