Poe repeats: FPJ not keen on Libingan ng Mga Bayani burial
In this January 2014 file photo, Sen. Grace Poe visits the tomb of her father, the late Fernando Poe Jr. The STAR/Jonjon Vicencio
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Grace Poe, daughter of late presidential candidate and veteran action star Fernando “FPJ” Poe Jr. on Wednesday reiterated she is not open to transferring her father’s remains to the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City.
Poe said there were suggestions to move FPJ’s remains to the national heroes’ cemetery when he was named national artist. However, she said she disagrees with these.
“Sabi nila ilipat na natin sa Libingan ng mga Bayani dahil siya daw ay isang bayani, ngunit noong namayapa palang si FPJ at bago pa noon alam na nating bayani [siya] sa puso natin dahil tumulong siya sa atin ng taos puso,” Poe said.
“Bakit natin ililipat? Unang una, siya ang pumili ng lugar na ito sapagkat katabi niya ang kanyang mga mahal sa buhay lalo na ang kanyang mga magulong at pangalawa at higit sa lahat, alam niya na dito sa North Cemetery ang pinakamahihirap nating [mga] kababayan ay puwedeng pumunta, kahit anong oras,” the senator added.
Poe said that fans and supporters of her can easily visit him at the North Cemetery where they can also have their pictures taken even with the tarpaulin.
“Bakit pa kailangan ng bantayog sa ibang lugar na mahirap abutin? ‘Pag si FPJ ay mahirap abutin mawawala ang diwa ng pagiging FPJ,” she stressed.
The senator on behalf of her family thanked the supporters who continue to visit her father's grave. She said it is a rare thing to see a dead personality being visited over the years and being introduced to children, which they are honored and grateful for.
“Para sa aming pamilya, ito ay karangalan, isang kapital na aming pinapangalagaan ang kanyang legasiya,” Poe said.
Family, friends, and supporters of FPJ commemorate his 12th death anniversary. They held a mass led by Father Larry Faraon and held a short program where actor John Arcilla sang for the veteran actor.
The Poe family marks the 12th death anniversary of FPJ at the Manila North Cemetery. #LongLiveDaKing pic.twitter.com/I9xKwEHRVs
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) December 14, 2016
FPJ passed away in 2004 just six months after he lost a presidential election to former president and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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