Marcos honors late dad's life lessons on Father's Day

newsinfo / Nation Nation Marcos honors late dad’s life lessons on Father’s Day By: Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ INQUIRER.net / 11:41 AM June 21, 2026 Share: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remembers his father, the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

, on this year’s Father’s Day. — Photo from Bongbong Marcos/Facebook MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, Father’s Day, reminisced about his father, the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

, and the lessons he taught him. “Remembering my father today. No matter how much time passes, there are some lessons a son never outgrows,” Marcos wrote on Facebook.

“My father taught me the value of duty, the importance of perseverance and the conviction that our lives are measured by what we give of ourselves in service to others,” he said. Article continues after this advertisement “For those lessons and for his love, I remain deeply grateful,” he added.FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Gov’t picks Robredo for special projects NEWSINFO No jackpot winners in Grand Lotto 6/55, Lotto 6/42 draws on June 20 NEWSINFO Drilon warns vs ‘second envelope’ crisis in Sara Duterte trial Marcos also honored all other fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and father figures “whose love, sacrifice and presence help shape the lives of their children and the future of our nation.”

READ: First lady, sons issue ‘EO’ for Marcos to relax on Father’s Day Meanwhile, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their children Sandro, Simon and Vinny issued an “Official Presidential Father’s Day Executive Order,” calling on Marcos to take a break from work. They ordered him to observe a “period of well-deserved rest,” to cancel all “non-essential meetings and stressful discussions, and to cap the special day with a mandatory dessert. /das Your subscription could not be saved.

Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UP By providing an email address.

I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. READ NEXT Anti-nuclear groups oppose Bataan nuke plant revival Cop shot dead while praying in mosque in Lanao del Sur EDITORS' PICK What strong fathers really give their kids—and what data say about it Pope Leo praises first American saint as model for serving migrants Drilon warns vs ‘second envelope’ crisis in Sara Duterte trial Guimaras mangoes reach Europe in landmark first export Gov’t picks Robredo for special projects Bea Alonzo gi-unfollow si Vincent Co sa Instagram MOST READ Gov’t picks Robredo for special projects LTO urges motorists: Renew licenses, vehicle registration before July 31 Drilon warns vs ‘second envelope’ crisis in Sara Duterte trial Matet de Leon fed up with 'mana' issue: Wala akong pakialam kay Ian View comments EDITORS' PICK MOST READ business What strong fathers really give their kids—and what data say about it globalnation Pope Leo praises first American saint as model for serving migrants newsinfo Drilon warns vs ‘second envelope’ crisis in Sara Duterte trial cebudailynews Guimaras mangoes reach Europe in landmark first export newsinfo Gov’t picks Robredo for special projects cebudailynews Bea Alonzo gi-unfollow si Vincent Co sa Instagram newsinfo Gov’t picks Robredo for special projects newsinfo LTO urges motorists: Renew licenses, vehicle registration before July 31 newsinfo Drilon warns vs ‘second envelope’ crisis in Sara Duterte trial entertainment Matet de Leon fed up with 'mana' issue: Wala akong pakialam kay Ian newsinfo Hospital must compensate seniors, but P7-M fine cut to P70,000 globalnation 24 OFWs return home after 9-month detention in Russia TAGS: Father's Day, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Your subscription could not be saved.

Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. Subscribe to our newsletter!

SUBSCRIBE By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.