They are like thieves in the night, burying a dictator at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. and deliberately hid the information from all of us Filipinos. Those who were victims of the atrocities of the Marcos regime, those who died and lost their lives because of Martial Law, those who were tortured, those who lost their family members, you are the real heroes and not Marcos.
It is so disturbing that this is happening in front of our eyes with the consent of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. The judicial process was completely disregarded. There was no respect for the rule of law. Marcos was a murderer, a dictator and a thief and it makes me sad that this government allowed his burial at a place where heroes should be buried. He is no hero.
They have changed the course of history. These are tough times for us and the people are alone in the battle because the government who should protect us sided with the thieves. As they say, “pambayad utang” for all the favors the Marcos family did during the last election. They are still the most influential family on planet Philippines.
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Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal-dilag
Ang ‘di magnasang makaalpas
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Hi, Ma’am Arlene. Maybe you can check out my post about Marcos, my latest entry.
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Sure, I will Ren.
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From what I know about Marcos, they should have dumped his body in the municipal rubbish tip! I can understand your outrage, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Imagine Pete, they had his wax figure for the last 27 years and I wonder if they really buried the body at Libingan. It is a place for heroes and he was not one of them.
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My heart bleeds for folks whose leaders do not have the good of the people at heart. This world would be so much better if men of integrity and honor were at the helm. I’m praying for you and your country.
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Thank you so much for your prayers Anne, we need that badly here for the nation to heal if it would heal because those at the top are dividing us.
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My Filipino friend here in the U.S.did a post about this very same thing. It’s very sad.
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Yes it is. They are insensitive to the feelings of those who were victims of Martial rule. T think that the Marcoses haven’t even apologized for what they did. Back then, they emptied the coffers of the country. We are still paying the debts they incurred up to 2025.
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I would really be fearful living under a dictator. I suppose the bright side is that they die eventually.
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Those were the days. I hope history would not repeat itself what with our new president who is focused on drugs and drug related killings. I am praying for the best, our economy is sliding down.
Thanks Donna!
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Hi Arlene! Thanks for a the very well spoken take. I believe the reason for that is to insult the Aquinos. Duterte is so offended of Noynoy’s apparent ungrateful returns for what his family had given to their family.
Nonetheless, this is the reason why I am reluctant to come home. Filipinos are doomed to another dictator. I pray for their souls.
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Hello Aina. I don’t think it’s just between The Aquinos and the Marcoses. This is between the Marcoses and the history of the Filipino people. BInago nila istorya as if the Marcoses didn’t steal from the coppers of the country.To think we are still paying for it until now. As for D, tumatanaw siya ng utang na loob sa mga Marcoses dahil they financed his candidacy.
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That’s true! I hear you. And thank you for your courage! But please be safe. You know the criminal mentality, right?
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Thank you so much. At least we still enjoy venting our ire on cyberspace. Have a blessed week ahead Aina. Where are you based now?
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I’m in Hawaii. But I’m moving to California for my graduate schooling next month.
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That’s good to know. Good luck and be blessed always 🙂
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Going back to Marcos burial: Isn’t that crazy? He was exiled. A few regime after, now he’s a hero?
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Precisely. They haven’t even apologized to those they wronged in the past. Di naman daw kasalanan ng anak yung kasalanan ng ama. What about Imelda? Her role in all these is unthinkable.
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Ludicrous! Hay Arlene, dunno what will happen to Pinas already. You, guys, are heading for another terrible six-years. Basta ingat ka. And I’m proud of you! So proud.
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Thank you. I know we are being divided instead of being one in having a richer and a better Philippines. It’s because of politics, a dirty one at that.
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Sorry for the typos.
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No worry Aina 🙂
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He is no hero.
Check out my last entry. We have the same sentiments!
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I already did, thank you 🙂
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While Marcos was a brutal dictator and deserved to be overthrown, for ordinary filipinos he was a soldier during the war and because of his military service, he was entitled to be buried in the military cemetery. A filipino friend explained it to me because i thought the same thing – how dare they bury him there. But if he served in the military, then he is entitled to be buried there.
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I don’t think that is the reason why they didn’t want him buried there. The Heroes’ Cemetery, a property of the AFP, is the designated resting place for Filipino soldiers, war veterans, and citizens considered as heroes and martyrs. He is not a hero, the atrocities done during the martial law years can’t just be ignored. There were lots of Filipinos who were killed and tortured. May I just quote the AFP, their list of those who should be buried there.
Medal of Valor awardees
Presidents or commander-in-chief, AFP
Secretaries of national defense
AFP chiefs of staff
Generals/flag officers of the AFP
Active and retired military personnel of the AFP (including active draftees and trainees who died in line of duty, and active reservists and CAFGU Active Auxiliary who died in combat-related activities)
Former members of the AFP who laterally entered or joined the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police
Veterans of Philippine Revolution of 1890, World War I, World War II, and recognized guerrillas
Government dignitaries, statesmen, national artist and other deceased persons whose interment and re-interment has been approved by the commander-in-chief, Congress or the secretary of national defense
Former presidents, secretaries of defense, dignitaries, statesmen, national artists, widows of former presidents, secretaries of national defense and chief of staff
However, those who have been dishonorably discharged from service, or personnel convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude, do not qualify for interment at the cemetery.
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