PRESIDENT Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Sunday led the celebration of a Mass commemorating the 105th birth anniversary of his father Ferdinand Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Sunday led the celebration of a Mass commemorating the 105th birth anniversary of his father Ferdinand Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.The Chief Executive was joined by his mother, other members of the Marcos family, close friends, longtime supporters and former officials of the Presidential Security Group.Marcos briefly addressed those who attended to express his thanks for their support throughout the years.
'Thank you for being with us every year to relive his memory and extend your support. You can be assured of my sincere and best service to repay your trust and confidence,' he said.Malacañang earlier issued Proclamation 53 declaring Monday, September 12, a special non-working day in the province of Ilocos Norte in honor of the deceased former statesman.
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