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Marcos Jr. honors late father on birthday anniversary
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. paid tribute to his late father and namesake on Friday, marking what would have been the former president's 109th birthday. Marcos Sr., who served as Philippine leader for two decades until his ouster in 1986, was born on September 11, 1917.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. observed a moment of remembrance for his father, the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., on the occasion of what would have been the senior Marcos's 109th birth anniversary.
Marcos Sr. was born on September 11, 1917, and left an indelible mark on Philippine history during his 20-year presidency, which ended with his departure from office in 1986 amid widespread political upheaval.
The birthday date holds special significance in Ilocos Norte, the former president's home province, where September 11 is observed as a holiday in commemoration of his birth anniversary. The observance reflects the enduring influence of the Marcos family in the region, where they have maintained considerable political prominence.
The current president has previously acknowledged his family's complex historical legacy while working to shape his own political identity since taking office in 2022. Such commemorative occasions provide opportunities for public reflection on the family's role in Philippine politics and history.