Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remembered his late father, former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., on Friday as the country commemorates All Saints’ Day. Marcos and his mother, Imelda Marcos, heard a Holy Mass beside the grave of his father at Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) in Taguig City, joined by other family members and friends. Supporters wearing red also went to the cemetery to show their support.

According to Philippines News Agency, 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 he is the president of the country, even as he vowed to continue his legacy. The President expressed that it is not enough to simply say “rest in peace” for his father, but that they must continue the work he started to further the development of the Philippines and show love for the Filipino people.

After the ceremony, reporters asked Marcos to comment on t
he 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. President Marcos declined to comment, stating, “I’d rather not. Thank you,” and added, “Let’s talk about it some other time,” when asked if his relationship with his UniTeam running mate has reached the point of no return.