Martial Law victims appeal to Duterte: reconsider plans to allow Libingan burial for Marcos

Martial Law victims appeal to Duterte: reconsider plans to allow Libingan burial for Marcos

DAVAO CITY – Even during the campaign period, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has been consistent with his stance on allowing the burial of former dictator President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) believing that this will unite the divided nation.

On Monday night, May 23, Duterte reiterated that he will allow the burial of Marcos, Sr. at the national cemetery in Western Bicutan, Taguig City to “erase” the hatred the country.

He said the issue on whether to allow Marcos, Sr to be buried has created a division among the Filipino people and hurt some, especially the Ilocanos.

During the presidential town hall debate a month ago, Duterte has already made the same remark.

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