In a press briefing in Malacañang, Pimentel said Enrile, Marcos’ defense minister and chief implementer of Martial Law, might have forgotten him as one of the thousands of Filipinos who suffered during those years. Enrile signed compensation lawIn the video, Enrile claimed there was never a single person imprisoned because of political or religious beliefs during martial law. Name me one person that was arrested simply because he criticized President Marcos. Enrile also said Martial Law was justified as opposition and communist forces were plotting to overthrow Marcos. Facts vs opinionsWhile Enrile was entitled to his view of Martial Law, “the facts cannot be contradicted by mere opinions,” Pimentel said.

Source: Manila Times September 21, 2018 16:30 UTC