Unlike her brother Bongbong, Governor Imee Marcos is willing to apologize to the victims of the human rights violations under their father’s regime – but never to admit his crimes.
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos is willing to apologize to the victims of human rights violations under the regime of the late former strongman, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., but stressed that she will never admit that her father committed any crime.
Imee, who is the eldest daughter of the late former dictator, believes that with her apology, their family can claim forgiveness from the victims of human rights violations under the Martial Law, and that forgiveness is the key to the healing of the nation.
Gov. Imee said that she can feel in her heart that if her father had hurt anyone, it is imperative for them to say sorry even if it was not intentional and “even if it was not policy”.
However, she emphasized that she will never admit the guilt or crimes of her father, which she does not know if there are any.
“Iyong admission of guilt, unang auna ang liit liit ko pa noon (In terms of admission of guilt, first of all, I was too young that time). Paano ko ia-admit ang hindi ko naman alam (How can I admit anything I do not know about)”.
Governor Imee is way opposite to her brother, former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., when it comes to apologizing to the victims of Martial Law.
She said that her brother has a different role to play, describing Bongbong as the “valiant warrior son”, who has fight in the realm of politics. Regarding her role, Imee said that she is “simply the daughter” of the late former strongman.
Though the Marcos siblings have opposing stand regarding the matter, they are both celebrating the recent decision of the Supreme Court allowing the burial of the Patriarch Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
But despite the celebration, the family is planning to make the funeral simple.
The Marcos Burial was allowed by a 9-5 vote, with one abstention, of the Supreme Court Justices.