Because this is the first time in the history of the Philippines that we have a very strong conviction with hard evidence,” she pointed out. “This one, it was really very good, hard evidence, seven counts out of (10), ang galling-galing,” she added. ADVERTISEMENTThe anti-graft court sentenced Mrs. Marcos to imprisonment of six years and one month up to 11 years for each count, as provided under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. READ: Imelda Marcos guilty of graft, ordered arrestedThe camp of Mrs. Marcos is expected to appeal the conviction soon. Mrs. Marcos is seeking to become the governor of Ilocos Norte in the 2019 elections, as her daughter Imee, the incumbent Ilocos Norte governor, joins the senatorial race next year.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2018 12:15 UTC