Daughter of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Imee Marcos asked forgiveness for the “sins” of his father after the three-day celebration of his 99th birthday on Sunday in Batac.
Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee pled and said,“Whatever sins my father committed—he was, after all, human who made mistakes—I hope people absolve him. I hope that beyond all these issues, they would find mercy because in forgiving my father, their anger would be sated and they too would find peace."
She said the family had been harmed by the shock activated by the arrangement to cover Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
The arrangement was halted by the Supreme Court, which is listening to contentions on whether Marcos should be buried at the heroes cemetery were a lot of groups contradicting as well.
“If not for you, the family would have broken down. We draw our strength, our stability and our love from you all,” Imee said and thankful for the people who supported their family until these days.
“Simple member of the community who loved the Ilocano dish dinengdeng (vegetable stew), a man who loved to dance the tango, and a father who was indulgent, patient and always joking around,” Imee stated, referring to what is his father was like.
Marcos’ nephew, Ilocos Norte Vice Gov. Eugenio Angelo Marcos Barba described his uncle as,“He belonged to the best times of gentleman-politicians. We are thankful for his teaching presidency,” he said.
Barba added,“When I asked mom (Fortuna, Marcos’ youngest sister) what was her most unforgettable experience with Uncle Andy (Marcos), she recalled that when she needed to be in Manila after the war, her brother came rushing to her and accompanied her from Sarrat (town) to Manila. Going to Manila that time was very difficult."
Source: Inquirer