Philippines Prepares to Give Ex-President Marcos a Hero's Burial. President Rodrigo Duterte allowed a hero’s burial for former president Ferdinand Marcos.

President Rodrigo Duterte allowed a hero’s burial for former president Ferdinand Marcos.

During a talk on Sunday, Duterte said Marcos is entitled to such honors. He took note of the law saying it provides that former presidents and soldiers are qualified for hero’s burial.

“I will allow the burial of Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani,” said Duterte. “Marcos was a president and as a matter of fact, I voted for him. He is qualified to be buried there.”

A memorandum was already sent to the officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in reference to the verbal order of the President on July 11.

Army Spokesperson Col. Benjamin Hao said the representatives of the Marcos family already have gone to the cemetery in Taguig City to pick a burial site.

The Wall Street Journal quoted former senator Bongbong Marcos who noted that the burial might be on September 18.

“It has always been our family’s position that it is our father’s right under the law to be buried there being a soldier and a former president of this country. Our campaign has always been toward achieving unity to move the country forward,” said Bongbong.

Duterte said if people will oppose his decision, he will allow them.

“Kung ayaw ng ibang Pilipino, fine. Mag-demonstrate, go ahead. You can use the streets, one month,” said Duterte.

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