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    Ferdinand Marcos served as president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. During his presidency, especially his second term after imposing martial law, he abused his power and violated human rights. Over 70,000 people were imprisoned, 34,000 tortured, and 3,240 killed under his regime. Marcos was also involved in massive corruption, stealing an estimated $5-10 billion from the Philippine people. Given the human rights abuses and corruption during his presidency, the author concludes that Marcos should not be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani cemetery reserved for Philippine heroes.

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    Ferdinand Marcos served as president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. During his presidency, especially his second term after imposing martial law, he abused his power and violated human rights. Over 70,000 people were imprisoned, 34,000 tortured, and 3,240 killed under his regime. Marcos was also involved in massive corruption, stealing an estimated $5-10 billion from the Philippine people. Given the human rights abuses and corruption during his presidency, the author concludes that Marcos should not be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani cemetery reserved for Philippine heroes.

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    Ferdinand Marcos served as president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. During his presidency, especially his second term after imposing martial law, he abused his power and violated human rights. Over 70,000 people were imprisoned, 34,000 tortured, and 3,240 killed under his regime. Marcos was also involved in massive corruption, stealing an estimated $5-10 billion from the Philippine people. Given the human rights abuses and corruption during his presidency, the author concludes that Marcos should not be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani cemetery reserved for Philippine heroes.

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    Ferdinand Marcos served as president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. During his presidency, especially his second term after imposing martial law, he abused his power and violated human rights. Over 70,000 people were imprisoned, 34,000 tortured, and 3,240 killed under his regime. Marcos was also involved in massive corruption, stealing an estimated $5-10 billion from the Philippine people. Given the human rights abuses and corruption during his presidency, the author concludes that Marcos should not be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani cemetery reserved for Philippine heroes.

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    Name: Viñas, Azy Joy D.

    Year Level and Section: BSN 1 – B

    The Burial of Ferdinand Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani:

    Should he or Should he not?

    Ferdinand Marcos political background was he became a member of the House of Representatives
    in 1949-1959 and he became Senator in 1959-1965. Then in 1963-1965 he became the President
    of the Senate. Then after his term as Senator, he became the President of the Philippines. His
    presidency lasted for 21 years, it started in 1965 to 1986. In his first term his administration had
    troubles because of the increasing rate of violent urban guerilla activities. Urban guerillas are
    groups of people who fight the government that is justifiable.

    Then for his second term he imposed martial law where he abused his power because he
    proclaimed that he would lead the whole nation and he will direct all the transactions in the
    government. Also, the military became the ruling of the government as he implemented that
    military should prevent and crush any act of rebellion (Britannica, 2021). Curfew hours were
    enforced, group assemblies were banned, and private media removed. Also, the politicians and
    members of the media that serve as a threat were arrested by the military. Human rights were also
    violated as 70,000 people were imprisoned and 34,000 tortured, according to Amnesty
    International, while 3,240 were killed from 1972 to 1981.

    During this dark chapter of Philippine history, thousands of people were subject to various forms
    of torture. Prisoners were electrocuted, beaten up, and strangled. They were burned with a flat iron
    or cigars. Water was poured down their throats, then forced out by beating. Women were stripped
    naked and raped, various objects forced into their genitals; this was stated by Amnesty
    International in the article of Francisco (2016).

    Then in the latter years, Ferdinand Marcos was also involved in corruption with the amount of the
    5 billion to 10 billion dollars. The Presidential Commission on Good Government is still
    recovering the ill-gotten wealth of Marcoses over the past 30 years. Based on the records only 170
    billion pesos have been recorded (Francisco, 2016). In addition, the Philippines had a debt of 16
    billion dollars to the World bank during the administration of Ferdinand Marcos in building
    infrastructures. This debt is still paid by the Filipinos up to this day (Mandrilla, 2016).
    In conclusion, with these evidence Ferdinand Marcos should not be buried in the Libingan ng mga
    Bayani as he caused different complications that until today left marks and traumas to many. Also,
    his leadership does not give honor to the country and his decisions cause difficulties on Filipinos
    especially on the citizens that have no privileges.

    References

    Britanicca, (2021). Ferdinand Marcos Ruler of the Philippines. Retrieved from


    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ferdinand-E-Marcos
    Francisco, K. (2016). Martial Law, the Dark Chapter of the Philippines History. Retrieved
    from https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/martial-law-explainer-victims-stories
    Mandrilla, K. (2016). Marcos Years Marked ‘Golden Age’ of PH Economy? Look at the Data.
    Retrieved from https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/marcos-economy-golden-age-
    philippines

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