PGMA leads nation in All Saints' Day observance
Manila (1 November 2007) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the nation Wednesday in the observance of All Saints Day as thousands of Filipinos nationwide trooped to cemeteries to spend the day in remembrance of their departed loved ones.
The President, accompanied by First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and other members of the First Family, arrived at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City shortly before 4 p.m. for the concelebrated Mass officiated by Bishop Pedro Dean, archbishop emeritus of Palo, Leyte.
The remains of the President's parents, former President Diosdado Macapagal and Dona Evangelina Macapagal, are interred at the Libingan nga mga Bayani.
Among those present at the Holy Mass sponsored by the First Family were Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Director General Cerge Remonde, Sen. Bong Revilla and other government officials, top military leaders and relatives of the President and the First Gentleman.
During the Holy Mass, the President lighted a candle in silent tribute to the unknown soldiers who offered their lives in the service of the country.
After the Mass, the President, the First Gentleman and other members of the First Family visited the tombs of her parents.
Earlier in the morning, the President prayed at the tomb of the First Gentleman's parents at the Manila North Cemetery and the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City. (PIA)
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