President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the grave of his father, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., at the Heroes' Cemetery in Taguig City yesterday, November 1, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos.

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Also in attendance at the Mass were their children, Joseph Simon and William Vincent, and the President's mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Senators Imee Marcos and Irene Marcos-Araneta, siblings of the President, were also present at the Mass.

The First Family promptly left the Heroes' Cemetery after the Mass.

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The President had previously issued a statement regarding the commemoration of All Saints' Day yesterday, November 1, and All Souls' Day today, November 2.

"Our people's earnest obedience to this holy obligation throughout the centuries has given birth to the traditions that we carry to this very day - traditions that display the essence of Filipino culture - and that is to give utmost importance to our faith and family," said Marcos.

"Therefore, as we celebrate the saints' staunch devotion and the legacies of those who have gone before us, let us reflect on our purpose and our unceasing need for God's guidance," he added.

(Photos by Malacanang press pool and Presidential Communications Office)