retrieve DB data into editor

Hello,

I am able to save the data that was inputted via a ckeditor with formatted data such as hyperlink, bold, etc.
However, when I retrieve that data into a ckeditor to be edited, it only show plain text. I checked the source code and the html code is not there.

This is what is saved in the database:

"The ABCC is located at the <a href="http://web.ncifcrf.gov">NCI-Frederick</a> campus."

When I echo/print the data on the browser, it is formatted, but just not in the ckeditor. Please help. What do I need to do to retrieve the data from the database and it retain the html code.