Marcos family makes private Undas visit to patriarch’s tomb

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family avoided the usual Undas crowd when they visited the tomb of his father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday said Marcos made a private visit to his father’s gravesite on Oct. 30.

He was accompanied by his mother, former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos, his sister Irene Marcos-Araneta, and close family members and friends.

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All Saints’ Day is observed every Nov. 1, while All Souls’ Day falls on Nov. 2. The observance traditionally brings millions of Filipinos to cemeteries, columbaria, and memorial parks in different parts of the country to honor and pray for their departed loved ones.

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In a Facebook post on Sunday, Marcos called on Filipinos to remember their departed loved ones not only through prayers but also through acts of kindness and compassion toward the living.

“As we observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, we remember our departed loved ones and the lives and legacies they have left behind,” he said.

READ: Marcos urges Filipinos to turn Undas spirit into acts of kindness

According to the president, the memories shared with departed family members and the values they imparted continue to bring families closer together.

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Marcos also urged Filipinos to draw inspiration from the saints, whose lives of selfless service and devotion serve as reminders to show kindness and compassion toward others.

“Let us honor those who have passed not only through our prayers, but also through the way we care for those who remain,” he said.

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He also wished that the solemn observance would bring peace to those mourning their loved ones and remind Filipinos to cherish the people close to them. /gsg