00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
00:07The palace has confirmed their attendance, although specific details regarding the first couple's departure for the Vatican have yet to be disclosed.
00:16The funeral is scheduled to take place this Saturday at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
00:21Earlier, the chief executive extended his condolences to Catholics around the world following the passing of Pope Francis, expressing sympathy and mourning over the death of the beloved pontiff.