Marcos 100th birthday celebrated and protested

There were mixed attendees in the commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., together with the family, supporters as well as protesters flocked at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Monday.

Some came to celebrate with the family while others expressed their raging dismay on the unforgotten Marcos issues.

On social media, netizens expressed their thoughts, remembering the abuses and corruptions Marcos had committed while others are encouraging the idea of “let go and move on.

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The Marcoses had invited House members and senators, even President Rodrigo Duterte to join the celebration.

However, Duterte said he is not interested in attending since he is in Davao and is expected to fly to Manila Monday night.

Furthermore, September 11 was declared a non-working holiday in Ilocos Norte, a request by the Marcoses granted by Duterte.

Despite drawing criticisms, Duterte defended his decision, saying there was nothing wrong with declaring September 11 a holiday because for the Ilocanos, Marcos is their hero.

“They say that Marcos is a bad person. That is a sentiment not shared by all,” Duterte said.

(DAILY NEWS ROUND UP FOR 09/ 11 / 17)