Photo courtesy of Sen. Grace Poe’s Facebook page
MANILA, Philippines — The family and friends of the late King of Philippine Movies Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) commemorated his 20th death anniversary on Saturday, December 14, with a mass at the Manila North Cemetery and the launch of an ecopark in his hometown in San Carlos City, Pangasinan.
Among the family members present during the commemoration were the iconic showbiz legend’s daughters Senator Grace Poe and actress Lovi Poe and his grandson Brian Poe Llamanzares.
Sen. Poe said providing genuine, top-notch service to the people is a way of honoring the legacy of generosity and compassion left by FPJ.
“In his idealism and love for the Filipinos, we are reminded to stay the course because even simple deeds can have an impact in making our people’s lives better,” her statement on Sunday reads.
Photo courtesy of Minor Basilica of Saint Dominic – San Carlos City, Pangasinan’s Facebook page
Before the opening of the FPJ Ecopark, also known as the San Carlos City Esplanade in Barangay Bocboc, the Poe family attended a mass at the Minor Basilica of Saint Dominic in San Carlos City.
According to Sen. Poe, the newly opened ecopark is designed to be a tourist attraction, providing an oasis for relaxation and a space for families to gather in the city.
“We are grateful to the local government for naming this landmark after FPJ. Even if he is no longer with us, a place like this reminds us of FPJ’s love for family bonding and enjoyment,” she said.
“Lolo showed that everyone has the capacity to explore, imagine, and give back to our country in the path we choose,” added Brian, who also chairs FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list.
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