STOP FIGHTING OVER MARCOS BURIAL AT LIBINGAN !

The continued fighting for the proposed Libingan ng mga Bayani burial for former President Ferdinand Marcos is not doing us any good

The only thing we get out of it is to be DIVIDED as a people, politically and socially. It DOESN’T HELP solve unemployment, sky-high oil prices, poverty and other major national concerns.

We had better stop this immediately. And as we leave the issue entirely to the Government to decide on, let’s settle key factors among ourselves.

Apart from being a soldier or former president, what are the other requirements for a slot in the Libingan ng mga Bayani? Under the law, are there any exceptions to these two categories which can still block burial at the Libingan?

If there is none, then nothing should block Marcos’ final journey to the resting place for heroes. If there is, then the antis had better come out with it quick, and in detail, for public awareness.

In fairness, Marcos is both a former president and soldier. As a lot of us now, he earned 27 medals or so while fighting for our country during World War 2.

There are questions on the veracity of the supposed gallantry in action behind his medals. So where is the CONTRADICTORY PROOF? Physical, contradictory proof? Witnesses, please, if any.

If there is physical proof, then the Marcoses must be allowed to refuse this. If there is none, then debates on that aspect must cease and the former president must be allowed in the Libingan.

Marcos supposedly stole from the Government and amassed dirty money in the billions during his term. Again, where is the proof, and the supporting law or rule to justify his exception from the Libingan?

And assuming that he had indeed committed mortal sins during his presidency, isn’t he entitled to forgiveness and a peaceful rest now that he’s dead? After all, millions of our people continue to benefit to this day from the good things Marcos had left behind, like the LRT, the Coastal Road and the San Juanico Bridge.

For those who will say Marcos is unforgivable, the next question is WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? If our Lord Jesus Christ can forgive, why can’t you?

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Three of our friends on “Pnoy himself proves his fame is sinking” :

MELANIE DOMINGO TILLES of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ayan, kasi mahirap sa ating mga Pinoy, mahilig sumakay.

MATAN FERLYN

Sumikat siya dahil sa mga magulang niya at sinakyan niya lang ang popularidad nila. So now, nagsisisi tayong lahat at siya ang pinili ng nakakarami dahil halos wala naman siyang pagkakaiba sa mga naupong president ng ating bansa.

SOPHIA BANAGUDOS of Zamboanga City

The problem with the Filipino is they only see the mistakes, failures of the President. But his accomplishments was never complimented. Why not help him instead of pushing him down?

Five of our friends on “Aquino gov’t  disgustingly pathetic” :

MERIT SALUD of Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA

Nahihirapan dahil sa laki ng problemang namana, yes! Pathetic, no!

BENITO MOLINO of Antipolo, Rizal

Maraming problemang iniwan. Maraming pulitikong ayaw magtuwid ng daan. Maraming kamalidad ang nangyayari sa buong mundo na apektado tayo. Anim na taon para makabangon? We have to do our share.

RITZ PARCON CONSTANTINO

Tumatawa lang si GMA ngayon. I did not vote for Pnoy. But I have high hopes on him. I just wish that his aparador, este Cabinet, members will serve our nation with honesty. I'll just do my part as a citizen.

ARCHIE GRAPA of Manila

Matagal na. From the start. They're learning, on the job.

MA. GINA MANDIN

I disagree.

ROGELIO GLORIA ROBERTO of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on “What makes jueteng sooo untouchable”:

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