Marcos to spend Holy Week in Ilocos Norte

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that he would be spending the Holy Week in his hometown, Ilocos Norte.

''I will spend a few days in Ilocos Norte and I'll be back on Manila by the weekend,'' Marcos told reporters.

Marcos did not provide details on his activities for the Lenten Season.

In a separate press briefing, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Marcos would continue his work while spending the Holy Week in Ilocos Norte.

''Sa Pangulo po, hindi po uso ang salitang 'pagbabakasyon.' So, sabi nga po niya, siya po ay mag-spend ng kaniyang Holy Week sa Ilocos Norte kasama ang kaniyang pamilya,'' Castro said.

('Vacation' is not in the President's vocabulary. He said he would spend the Holy Week in Ilocos Norte with his family.)

''Walang pagbabakasyon dahil patuloy po ang ating Pangulo sa pagmo-monitor at pagbibigay ng utos sa mga kailangan na gawin ng ating mga ahensiya sa gobyerno,'' she added.

(There will be no vacation because our President continues to monitor and issue orders on what our government agencies need to do.)

In his earlier message, Marcos underscored the values of compassion and service while welcoming the observance of Holy Week. He stood in solidarity with Filipinos taking time to pause and reflect on the Passion of Christ.

The President urged the public to renew their commitment to love, service, and faith, drawing inspiration from Christ’s example of humility and hope. —AOL/VBL, GMA News