President Marcos to Join World Leaders in Honoring Pope Francis at Vatican Funeral - Asian Journal News
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. And First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos will travel to Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, as confirmed by Malacañang.
- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin will oversee the functions of the Office of the President while Marcos is abroad, according to the Executive Order.
- Pope Francis died from a stroke and irreversible heart failure, confirmed by Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli in his death certificate.
- Approximately 170 dignitaries will attend the funeral, with the First Couple conveying the prayers of the Filipino people during the rites.
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Executive committee while Marcos is in Vatican created
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday released a special order for the creation of an executive committee that will oversee the functions of the Office of the President (OP) while he is in Vatican City from April 24 to 28. The committee will also oversee the general administration of the Executive Department, according to Special Order No. 424, which was signed on the same day. READ: 3 Cabinet members are PH caretakers…
While attending Pope’s funeral, Marcos taps 3 Cabinet members as caretakers
While President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos leave the country to attend Pope Francis' funeral, three Cabinet members have been designated as caretakers of the government.
President Marcos to Join World Leaders in Honoring Pope Francis at Vatican Funeral - Asian Journal News
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. Accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, the President will join a host of world leaders in paying final respects to a pontiff whose leadership and humility touched millions across the globe—especially in the predominantly Catholic Philippines.
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