Malacañang defends Marcos
| C.R.O.S.S.R.O.A.D.S |
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| Jonathan De la Cruz |
Now, this is what being right and factual is all about. For all that P-Noy, his family and their advocates have said about former President Marcos and the martial law years, Malacañang has come out in defense of the inclusion of the former Chief Executive in the Armed Forces’ Hall of Heroes featuring the country’s 39 Medal of Valor awardees. All the awardees have been appropriately recognized in accordance with the rules and regimen of the military establishment. In Marcos’ case, his Medal of Valor was awarded on Oct. 16, 1958 by the late President Carlos Garcia for his exploits as a soldier and guerrilla commander in World War II. Thus, until the same is recalled or rescinded, no amount of shrill denunciations or revisionist interpretation from the usual suspects can pull him out of the elite roster. That the Palace recognized this practice and proceeded to so defend it at a time when it is being accused of being vindictive and self-righteous, is most welcome. It shows it can make the right decisions when the occasion warrants..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110418com4.html
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