But Quimbo said Marcos’ burial should not silence the call for justice for the human rights victims tortured or killed during the Marcos regime. JE/rgaREAD: Duterte gives go-ahead for Marcos burial at LibinganRELATED VIDEO Castro said the historical myths that Marcos built around himself, such as his fake war medals, also do not disqualify Marcos from being given a hero’s burial. “It has no bearing in determining whether or not President Marcos should be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani, because the qualification of the law is only being President of the country,” Castro said. Duterte said Marcos is qualified to be buried there as a former President and soldier.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 08, 2016 05:45 UTC