SolGen: Ruling on Marcos burial proves Duterte’s political wisdom
MANILA, Philippines – Solicitor General Jose Calida on Tuesday said the Supreme Court's decision allowing the interment of the remains of the late President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City is a vindication of President Rodrigo Duterte’s move to unite the nation.
Calida, said the high court’s ruling is a major step towards national reconciliation. He earlier said during the oral arguments that the hero’s burial for Marcos is a campaign promise of the president to promote national healing, acting as a father to the Filipino nation.
“The judicial imprimatur given by the Honoroble Court vindicates the political wisdom of President Rodrigo Duterte to hasten unity and national healing. It puts to rest the bitter debate which has divided our people for far too long,” Calida said in a statement.
“It is a welcome development for the Filipino people who thirst for peace and change,” he added.
The Supreme Court ruling prompted spontaneous demonstrations in parts of Quezon City on Tuesday.
The solicitor general then invited everyone to respect and abide by the decision.
“As the late President Ferdinand Marcos is finally laid to rest, may we all learn to set aside our differences and stand united under the rule of law,” he said.
Calida also thanked the magistrates for exercising their judicial independence throughout the proceedings despite strong emotional appeals from various sectors. He said the SC’s decision proved that the court will never waver in its role as the nation's conscience.
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