Beware of historical revisionists, oppose Marcos burial at LNMB

PRESS RELEASE
August 11, 2016

AKBAYAN SOLON TO YOUTH: LEARN FROM HISTORY, OPPOSE MARCOS BURIAL AT LNMB

Beware of historical revisionists.

This was the message of Akbayan Party-list Rep. Tom Villarin to the Filipino youth as the interment of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani looms.

"Forces are trying to change history and correct their mistakes by rewriting it," the lawmaker said.

"But the good news is you have easy access to factual and verified information. Use it," he added.

Villarin also encouraged the youth to participate in the conversation regarding the burial issue after being informed by credible sources such as the 17-page report of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, belying Marcos' claims to heroism.

He also asked the youth to look into numerous local and international reports revealing the total number of victims of torture, abduction, and summary execution during the Martial Law era, reaching more than 75,000.

"The rest of the world sees Ferdinand Marcos as a dictator and human rights violator. How can many of us not see it too?" Villarin asked.

"Tens of thousands are victims of Marcos' human rights abuses. Let us acknowledge that lest we become victims of ignorance too," he added.

On Sunday morning, a broad coalition of citizens will gather at the Luneta Park to protest against the government's plan to transfer Marcos's remains from his hometown in Ilocos Norte to the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Everyone who stands for historical justice and accountability is invited to the gathering.