MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honored his late father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., on Wednesday, September 11, marking the former leader’s birth anniversary.
In a social media post that featured a collage of personal photos, Marcos Jr. reflected on how his father’s wisdom continues to guide him as he leads the nation.
“Not a day goes by where I don’t think about my father. His wisdom remains a guiding force, a steady voice of reason reminding me of the principles that should lead our nation forward,” the President expressed.
“Happy birthday, Dad! We continue to celebrate you and honor your lasting legacy.”
Marcos Sr., born on September 11, 1917, in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, passed away at the age of 72 on September 28, 1989, while in exile in Honolulu, Hawaii.
To mark the occasion, Marcos Jr. and his family participated in a mass and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marcos Monument in Batac City, Ilocos Norte. Earlier, Malacañang declared September 11 a non-working holiday in Ilocos Norte to commemorate the 107th birth anniversary of the late President.