00:00The chief executive paid his respects to his father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr.,
00:05who is buried at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig.
00:09The highest official of the land reminded the public to always honor those who blazed the trail
00:14to give Filipinos a chance to continue to thrive in a more peaceful and prosperous world.
00:20PTV's Kenneth Paciente has more.
00:22Exactly 9 in the morning when President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. arrived at his father's grave,
00:30former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr., at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani,
00:34former First Lady Imelda Marcos was also there.
00:38A solemn mass was held at the former president's grave.
00:41The president expressed gratitude to those who joined them in remembering his father.
00:52The chief executive also recalled memories with his father,
01:03which although mixed with sadness, still inspired him greatly.
01:06He also vowed to continue his father's legacy by working to drive development in the country
01:25and improve the lives of the Filipinos.
01:36Marcos, Sr. died on September 28, 1989, and was buried at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani
01:59with full military honors on November 18, 2016.
02:03Meanwhile, the president distanced himself from Vice President Sara Duterte's statement
02:07about his father. When asked if his relationship with the vice president has reached the point
02:14of no return, throughout the day, the situation at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani remained peaceful
02:22with no reported troubling incidents.
Comments