Despite the heavy downpour, the family and supporters from as far as Quezon province of the late king of Philippine movies Fernando Poe Jr. trooped to his grave at the Manila North Cemetery on Friday for his 14th death anniversary. During the Mass attended by his daughter Sen. Grace Poe, wife Susan Roces and other relatives, officiating priest Fr. Larry Faraon said this year’s celebration is of particular significance to supporters of “Da King.”ADVERTISEMENT“Today is Dec. 14, the 14th death anniversary of the 14th president of the Republic of the Philippines,” said the priest. Fernando Poe Jr., or Ronald Allan Kelley Poe in real life, ran against House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in the controversial 2004 presidential elections. When the Mass concluded, Poe’s family briefly offered flowers and prayers on his grave before distributing around 300 bags of toys and food packs to poor families around the Manila North Cemetery.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2018 21:33 UTC